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): November 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 November 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 October 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 November 2, 2006






                                    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:  November 2, 2006


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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number              Description
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99.1                Press Release dated November 2, 2006




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EX-99.1

                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Announces 18.1% Increase in October 2006 Sales;
                 Comparable Store Sales Increase 8.4%


    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2006--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: "JOSB") announces that
its total sales for the fiscal month ended October 28, 2006 ("fiscal
October 2006") increased 18.1% to $43.7 million, as compared with
$37.0 million in fiscal October 2005. Comparable store sales increased
8.4% in fiscal October 2006, as compared with fiscal October 2005.
Combined catalog and Internet sales increased 9.8% in fiscal October
2006, as compared with the same prior year period.

    Comparing the third fiscal quarter ended October 28, 2006 with the
comparable prior year period, total sales increased 13.2% to $119.5
million from $105.6 million; comparable store sales increased 2.3%;
and combined catalog and Internet sales increased 21.3%.

    Comparing the fiscal nine months ended October 28, 2006 with the
comparable prior year period, total sales increased 17.1% to $352.3
million from $300.8 million; comparable store sales increased 5.6%;
and combined catalog and Internet sales increase 21.7%.

    The Company also noted that it has opened 35 stores in the first
nine months of fiscal 2006, with additional openings planned in the
fourth quarter.

    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 359 stores in 42 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