8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 18, 2011

The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 1-16097
(Commission File Number) 74-1790172
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6380 Rogerdale Road
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices) 77072
(Zip Code)

281-776-7000
(Registrant’s telephone
number, including area code)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 18, 2011, the Board of Directors of The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (the “Company”) voted to increase the size of the Board from eight to nine directors and elected Grace Nichols to fill the vacancy, effective as of January 30, 2011. Ms. Nichols has not been appointed to serve on any committees of the Company’s Board of Directors at this time. Ms. Nichols will receive the customary compensation paid to the Company’s non-employee directors.

Ms. Nichols spent more than 20 years at Limited Brands, including 14 years as Chief Executive Officer of Victoria’s Secret Stores from 1992 until she retired in January 2007. From 1986 to 1992, she served as Executive Vice President of Victoria’s Secret Stores. Prior to joining Limited Brands, Ms. Nichols held various senior merchandising positions in teen’s and women’s apparel at The Broadway Southern California divisions of Carter, Hawley, Hale, Inc. Ms. Nichols currently sits on the board of directors of Pacific Sunwear and New York and Company, both publicly-traded companies. Ms. Nichols is a graduate of UCLA.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 21, 2011, The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company’s common stock, payable on March 25, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2011.

Additionally, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program of $150 million, which amends and increases the Company’s existing share repurchase authorization.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit is included in this Form 8-K.

99.1 Press Release of the Company dated January 21, 2011.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	THE MEN’S WEARHOUSE, INC. (Registrant)
Date: January 21, 2011	By:	/s/ Neill P. Davis
		Neill P. Davis
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number		Description
	99.1	Press Release of The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. dated January 21, 2011.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.      

     News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEN’S WEARHOUSE DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
AND ANNOUNCES A SHARE REPURCHASE
AUTHORIZATION OF $150 MILLION

Increases quarterly dividend 33% to $0.12 per share

HOUSTON — January 21, 2011 — Men’s Wearhouse (NYSE: MW) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company’s common stock, payable on March 25, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2011. Additionally, the board approved a share repurchase program of $150 million, which amends and increases the Company’s existing share repurchase authorization.

Neill Davis, executive vice president and chief financial officer, stated, “A regular review of our dividend is an essential component of our company’s cash allocation strategy, and we are pleased to announce that we are raising our quarterly dividend to $0.12 per share. This 33% increase reflects our ongoing commitment to enhancing total returns for our shareholders.

“Through significant investments in our common stock, and our quarterly cash dividend to shareholders, the Board and management continue to demonstrate confidence in our company and in our ability to produce strong free cash flow,” concluded Davis.

Founded in 1973, Men’s Wearhouse is one of North America’s largest specialty retailers of men’s apparel with 1,213 stores. The Men’s Wearhouse, Moores and K&G stores carry a full selection of designer, brand name and private label suits, sport coats, furnishings and accessories and Men’s Wearhouse and Tux stores carry a limited selection. Tuxedo rentals are available in the Men’s Wearhouse, Moores and Men’s Wearhouse and Tux stores. Additionally, Men’s Wearhouse operates a global corporate apparel and workwear group consisting of TwinHill in the United States and Dimensions and Alexandra in the United Kingdom.

For additional information on Men’s Wearhouse, please visit the company’s website at www.menswearhouse.com. The website for Dimensions is www.dimensions.co.uk and the website for Alexandra is www.alexandra.co.uk.

          CONTACT: Neill Davis, EVP & CFO, Men’s Wearhouse (281) 776-7000
Ken Dennard, DRG^&L (713) 529-6600

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