8-K

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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

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                                    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): September 1, 2005

                          JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



           Delaware                  0-23874               36-3189198
 (State or other jurisdiction      (Commission           (IRS Employer
       of incorporation)           File Number)        Identification No.)



               500 Hanover Pike                               21074
             Hampstead, Maryland
   (Address of principal executive offices)                 (Zip Code)



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


          (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 September 1, 2005, JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. issued a press release (the
"Press Release") in which the Company announced, among other things, its sales
results for August. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.






                                    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:  September 1, 2005



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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit
Number       Description
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99.1         Press Release dated September 1, 2005



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EX-99.1

                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

   JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Announces 29.8% Increase in August Sales;
                 Comparable Store Sales Increase 12.9%

    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 1, 2005--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (NASDAQ National Market: "JOSB") announces that its
total sales for the fiscal month ended August 27, 2005 (fiscal August
2005) increased 29.8% to $28.3 million compared with $21.8 million in
fiscal August 2004. In fiscal August 2005, comparable store sales
increased 12.9% and combined catalog and Internet sales increased
34.9%, as compared to fiscal August 2004.
    "Our sportswear has performed very well all year and continued to
lead all merchandise categories in sales gains in August," stated
David E. Ullman, Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer of
JoS. A. Bank Clothier, Inc. "In addition, seasonal sportcoats,
blazers, dress shirts and ties posted double-digit comparable store
sales gains in fiscal August 2005 as compared to fiscal August 2004."
    Total sales for the seven months ended August 27, 2005 increased
21.7% to $223.5 million compared with $183.7 million in the comparable
prior year period. In the seven months ended August 27, 2005,
comparable store sales increased 5.5% and combined catalog and
Internet sales increased 26.0%, as compared to the same prior year
period.

    The Company will report its operating results for the second
quarter of 2005 on Tuesday, September 6, 2005. A conference call to
discuss the earnings press release is scheduled for September 6, 2005,
at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (EDT). To participate in the call on
September 6, 2005, please dial (877) 209-0397, or (International)
(612) 332-1025, at least five minutes before 11:00 a.m. EDT. A replay
of the conference call will be available after 2:30 p.m. EDT on
September 6, 2005, until 11:59 p.m. on September 12, 2005, by dialing
(USA) (800) 475-6701 or (International) (320) 365-3844. The access
code for the replay will be 791286.

    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 291 stores in 38 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 factors
include 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

             E-commerce Address for JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.:
             www.josbank.com