8-K

                       Securities and Exchange Commission
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                             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 13, 2004

                          JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC.
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            (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
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              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE

On January 14, 2004 Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a
press release in which the Registrant announced that on January 13, 2004 its
Board of Directors declared a 50% stock dividend. Each shareholder of record as
of January 30, 2004 will receive one additional share of common stock for each
two shares then owned. As a result of the stock dividend, the number of
outstanding shares of common stock of the Registrant will increase to
approximately 10.5 million from approximately 7.0 million. The dividend shares
will be distributed on February 18, 2004. A copy of the Press Release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c)      Exhibits

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is
incorporated herein by reference.

                                    SIGNATURE
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         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:  January 14, 2004






EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number              Description
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99.1                Press dated January 14, 2004.

EX-99

                                                                   Exhibit 99.1

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Declares 50% Stock Dividend

    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2004--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq National Market: "JOSB") announced that on
January 13, 2004 the Company's Board of Directors declared a 50% stock
dividend. Each shareholder of record as of January 30, 2004 will
receive one additional share of common stock for each two shares then
owned. As a result of the stock dividend, the number of outstanding
shares of common stock will increase to approximately 10.5 million
from approximately 7.0 million. The dividend shares will be
distributed on February 18, 2004.
    "The Board of Directors' decision recognizes the growth the
Company has achieved and the strong prospects for continuing this
strong trend," said Robert N. Wildrick, Chief Executive Officer of
JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. "We believe the stock dividend will
enhance the Company's liquidity by making our common stock available
to more investors and will serve to increase shareholder value."
    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 210 stores in 35 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, MD
             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
              or
             E-commerce Address for JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.:
             www.josbank.com