Forever 21, Inc. and Amazon.com, Inc. (NAsdaqGS:AMZN) are reportedly mulling bidding acquisition of American Apparel, Inc., people familiar with the talks said. Also, Authentic Brands Group LLC and YS Garments, Inc., are in talks with American Apparel and its financial advisers about submitting offers ahead of a deadline on January 6, 2016, the people added. Gildan Activewear, a Canadian T-shirt and underwear maker, made an initial offer of US$66 million (S$95 million) for the brand and inventory, but not any of the company's stores. An outcome in the auction is expected next week, the sources said, asking not to be identified because the deliberations are confidential. American Apparel declined to comment. Amazon, Forever 21, Ys Garments and Authentic Brands did not respond to requests for comment.