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): March 2, 2006


                          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 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

On March 2, 2006, JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. issued a press release (the
"Press Release") in which the Company announced, among other things, its sales
results for fiscal February 2006. A copy of the Press Release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1.



ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number              Description
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99.1                Press Release dated March 2, 2006






                                    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: March 2, 2006






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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number          Description
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99.1            Press Release dated March 2, 2006











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EX-99.1

                                                                    Exhibit 99.1


     JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Announces 18.2% Increase in February 2006 Sales;
                        Comparable Store Sales Rise 3.3%


     HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2006--JoS. A. Bank Clothiers,
Inc. (Nasdaq National Market: "JOSB") announces that its total sales for the
fiscal month ended February 25, 2006 (fiscal February 2006) increased 18.2% to
$33.8 million versus $28.6 million in the same prior-year period. Comparable
store sales increased 3.3% when compared with fiscal February 2005, while
combined catalog and internet sales increased 37.6%.
     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 324 stores in 40 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. Other factors and risks that may affect our business or
future financial results are detailed in our filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended January 29, 2005. 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
              Investor Relations Voicemail, 410-239-5900
              E-commerce Address for JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.:
              www.josbank.com