8-K

                       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): May 8, 2003

                          JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC.
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its character)

        Delaware                                         36-3189198
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 (State of Incorporation)                           (I.R.S. Employer
                                                    Identification No.)

         500 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD                     21074
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         (Address of principal executive offices)            (zip code)

                                 (410) 239-2700
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)




ITEM 9. DISCLOSURE OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

In accordance with guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission in
Release number 33-8216, the information furnished under this Item 9 ("Regulation
FD Disclosure") is intended to be furnished under Item 12 ("Results of
Operations and Financial Condition"). The information in this Current Report on
Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed to be "filed" for
the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

On May 8, 2003, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. issued a press release (the "Press
Release") in which the Company announced, among other things, certain results of
operations for the first quarter ended May 3, 2003. A copy of the Press Release
is attached as Exhibit 99.1.


                                    SIGNATURE

         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.

                                    Jos. A. Bank
                                    Clothiers, Inc.
                                    (Registrant)

                                    By:   /s/ Robert N. Wildrick
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                                    Robert N. Wildrick
                                    Chief Executive Officer and Director

Dated:  May 9, 2003







EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number            Description
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99.1              JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS POSTS 13.9% SALES INCREASE IN APRIL
                  2003
                  Company Expects To At Least Meet Consensus Analyst Earnings
                  Estimate Of $.28 Per Share In The First Quarter of 2003

EX-99

                                                                 Exhibit 99.1

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Posts 13.9% Sales Increase in April 2003

    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2003--

 Company Expects To At Least Meet Consensus Analyst Earnings Estimate
            Of $.28 Per Share In The First Quarter of 2003

    Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq National Market:JOSB)
announced that its total sales for the fiscal month ended May 3, 2003
(fiscal April 2003) increased 13.9% to $22.9 million compared with
$20.1 million in April 2002. Comparable store sales increased 0.4%
while combined catalog and internet sales rose 23.2% in April 2003,
when compared with the prior-year month.
    "We are pleased to finish our first quarter with another month of
record sales," said Robert N. Wildrick, Chief Executive Officer of
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. "We also posted an increase in gross
profit margin in April and the first quarter. Accordingly, we expect
to at least meet the consensus analyst earnings estimate of $0.28 per
diluted share in the first quarter of 2003 which would exceed the
record earnings per share of $.25 in the first quarter of 2002. These
earnings would represent our seventh consecutive quarter of increased
earnings when compared with the prior-year period."
    Total sales for the first quarter ended May 3, 2003 increased
11.6% to $62.3 million, compared with $55.8 million in the first
quarter of 2002. Comparable store sales increased 0.6% while combined
catalog and internet sales increased 15.7% in the first quarter of
2003.
    The Company opened 15 new stores during the quarter ended May 3,
2003.
    The Company will report its actual first quarter 2003 earnings
before the opening of business on Tuesday May 20, 2003. A conference
call to discuss the earnings press release is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.
Eastern Time (EDT) the same day. To participate in the call on May 20,
2003, please dial 800-230-1074 at least five minutes before 10:00 a.m.
EDT. A replay of the conference call will be available until May 27,
2003 by dialing (USA) 800-475-6701 or (International) 320-365-3844.
The access code for the replay will be 684126.
    Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc., established in 1905, is one of the
nation's leading retailers of men's classically-styled tailored and
casual clothing, sportswear, footwear and accessories. The Company
sells its full product line through 175 stores in 33 states and the
District of Columbia, a nationwide catalog, and an e-commerce website
that can be accessed at www.josbank.com The Company is headquartered
in Hampstead, MD, and its common stock is listed on the Nasdaq
National Market under the symbol "JOSB".

    The Company's statements concerning future operations contained
herein are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may
differ materially from those forecast due to a variety of factors
outside of the Company's control that can affect the Company's
operating results, liquidity and financial condition such as risks
associated with economic, weather, public health and other factors
affecting consumer spending, the ability of the Company to finance its
expansion plans, the mix and pricing of goods sold, the market price
of key raw materials such as wool and cotton, availability of lease
sites for new stores, the ability to source product from its global
supplier base and other competitive factors. These cautionary
statements qualify all of the forward-looking statements the Company
makes herein. The Company cannot assure you that the results or
developments anticipated by the Company will be realized or, even if
substantially realized, that those results or developments will result
in the expected consequences for the Company or affect the Company,
its business or its operations in the way the Company expects. The
Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their respective
dates, and assumes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking
statements. These risks should be carefully reviewed before making any
investment decision.

    CONTACT: Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc., Hampstead
             Robert N. Wildrick, CEO, 410/239-5711
                 or
             David E. Ullman, EVP/CFO, 410/239-5715
                 or
             RJ Falkner and Company, Inc.
             Investor Relations Counsel
             R. Jerry Falkner, CFA, 800/377-9893
             info@rjfalkner.com
             E-commerce Address for Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.:
             www.josbank.com