Apple Computer and clothing retailer the Gap are preparing to kick-off a promotion that will offer Gap customers free iTunes songs for trying on clothing at its retail stores, AppleInsider has learned.

Word of the partnership comes just ahead of the back-to-school shopping season, where millions of consumers traditionally flood US shopping malls and clothing retailers in search of the latest fall fashions.

Specifically, industry sources say the San Francisco, Calif.-based clothing retailer will begin handing out free iTunes song downloads to customers who are willing to try on any pair of Gap blue jeans.