Exhibit 99.1

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Announces 8.2% Increase in September 2007 Sales;
                   Comparable Store Sales Rise 1.4%


    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2007--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: "JOSB") announces that
its total net sales for the fiscal month ended October 6, 2007 (fiscal
September 2007) increased 8.2% to $49.9 million versus $46.1 million
in the fiscal month ended September 30, 2006 (fiscal September 2006).
Comparable store sales gained 1.4% in fiscal September 2007, as
compared with fiscal September 2006, while Direct Marketing sales
decreased 0.4%.

    Comparing the eight fiscal months ended October 6, 2007 with the
eight fiscal months ended September 30, 2006, total net sales
increased 12.7% to $347.6 million from $308.5 million; comparable
store sales increased 3.3%; and Direct Marketing sales increased
15.7%.

    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 396 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