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): April 7, 2005



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



        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)


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         (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)


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ITEM 2.02  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.


ITEM 9.01  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

On April 7, 2005, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. issued a press release (the
"Press Release") in which the Company announced, among other things, sales
results for March. 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:  April 7, 2005







EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number            Description
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99.1              Press Release dated April 7, 2005

EX-99.1

                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

 JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Announces 18.4% Increase in March 2005 Sales;
                   Comparable Store Sales Rise 3.3%

    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 2005--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq National Market: "JOSB") announces that its
total sales for the fiscal month ended April 2, 2005 (fiscal March
2005) increased 18.4% to $35.4 million versus $29.9 million in the
comparable prior year period. Comparable store sales increased 3.3%
when compared with March 2004 while combined catalog and internet
sales increased 25.0%.
    "We are pleased with the March comparable store sales results
which were positive despite the Easter shift and unusual weather
patterns," said David E. Ullman, Chief Financial Officer of JoS. A.
Bank Clothiers, Inc. "Our spring products are starting the season with
strong sales. In addition, gross profit margins have increased over
the same period last year as they did in February. We expect the trend
of sales and gross profit margin increases to continue through the
critical Father's Day period."
    Total sales for the two months ended April 2, 2005 increased 18.7%
to $64.0 million compared with $53.9 million in the comparable prior
year period. Comparable stores sales increased 3.2% in the two months
ended April 2, 2005 when compared with the comparable prior year
period, while combined catalog and internet sales increased 22.9%.
    Comparable store sales include merchandise sales generated in
Company-owned stores that have been open for at least thirteen full
months.

    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 273 stores in 37 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
             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