Exhibit 99.1

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Announces 14.5% Increase in August 2007 Sales;
 Comparable Store Sales Rise 7.7%; Management Sets September 12, 2007
          Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter Results


    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 6, 2007--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: "JOSB") announces that
its total net sales for the fiscal month ended September 1, 2007
(fiscal August 2007) increased 14.5% to $33.9 million versus $29.6
million in the fiscal month ended August 26, 2006 (fiscal August
2006). Comparable store sales gained 7.7% in fiscal August 2007, as
compared with fiscal August 2006, while Direct Marketing sales
increased 1.1%.

    Comparing the seven fiscal months ended September 1, 2007 with the
seven fiscal months ended August 26, 2006, total net sales increased
13.5% to $297.7 million from $262.4 million; comparable store sales
increased 3.7%; and Direct Marketing sales increased 17.9%.

    The Company also announces that a conference call to discuss
fiscal 2007 second quarter results will be held on September 12, 2007
at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). To join the call on September 12,
2007, please dial (USA) 877-260-8899 or (International) 612-332-0819
at least five minutes before 11:00 a.m. ET. A replay of the conference
call will be available after 2:30 p.m. ET on September 12, 2007 until
September 19, 2007 at 11:59 p.m. ET by dialing (USA) 800-475-6701 or
(International) 320-365-3844. The access code for the replay will be
885715. In addition, a webcast replay of the conference call will be
posted on the investor relations section of our website:
www.josbank.com (select "Company Information" and "Investor
Relations").

    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 393 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 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, 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, merchandise 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 the
Company's business or future financial results are detailed in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
February 3, 2007 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=
             irol-inforeq),
             or Voicemail, 410-239-5900
             E-commerce Address for JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.:
             www.josbank.com