Exhibit 99.1

     JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Announces 14.4% Increase in September 2006 Sales


    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2006--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: "JOSB") announces that
its total sales for the fiscal month ended September 30, 2006 (fiscal
September 2006) increased 14.4% to $46.1 million, as compared with
$40.3 million in fiscal September 2005. Comparable store sales
increased 2.7% in fiscal September 2006, as compared with an increase
of 12.9% in the fiscal month of September 2005. Combined catalog and
Internet sales increased 35.6% in fiscal September 2006, as compared
with fiscal September 2005.

    Total sales for the eight months ended September 30, 2006
increased 16.9% to $308.5 million, as compared with $263.8 million in
the comparable prior year period. Also, comparable store sales
increased 5.2%, while combined catalog and Internet sales increased
23.3% in the eight months ended September 30, 2006, as compared with
the same prior year period.

    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 351 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 Global
Select 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 anticipated 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, higher energy and security
costs, the successful implementation of the Company's growth strategy
including the ability of the Company to finance its expansion plans,
the mix and pricing of goods sold, the effectiveness and profitability
of new concepts, the market price of key raw materials such as wool
and cotton, seasonality, fashion trends and changing consumer
preferences, the effectiveness of the Company's marketing programs,
the availability of lease sites for new stores, the ability to source
product from its global supplier base, litigations 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 28, 2006 and the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 29,
2006. 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. The Company does not undertake an obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual
results or changes in the Company's assumptions, estimates or
projections. 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