Exhibit 99.1


                    JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Reports 13.3% Gain
            in February 2007 Sales; Comparable Store Sales Rise 2.8%



    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2007--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: "JOSB") announces that
its total sales for the four weeks ended March 3, 2007 (fiscal
February 2007) increased 13.3% to $38.3 million, as compared with
$33.8 million for the four weeks ended February 25, 2006 (fiscal
February 2006). Comparing fiscal February 2007 with fiscal February
2006, comparable store sales increased 2.8% and combined catalog and
Internet sales increased 28.2%.

    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 380 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 subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed through the
date hereof. 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 Information Request Website
             (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=113815&p=iro
             l-inforeq),
             or
             Voicemail, 410-239-5900
             E-commerce Address for JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.:
             www.josbank.com