Exhibit 99.1

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Reports 18% Increase in First Quarter Earnings Per Share; Company to Hold Conference Call on June 5, 2008

HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: JOSB) announces that earnings for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008 increased 18% to $0.53 per share, as compared to $0.45 per share for the first quarter of fiscal year 2007. Net income in the first quarter of fiscal year 2008 was $9.8 million, as compared to $8.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2007. The first quarter of fiscal year 2008 ended May 3, 2008; the first quarter of fiscal year 2007 ended May 5, 2007.

Comparing the first quarter of fiscal year 2008 with the first quarter of fiscal year 2007, total net sales increased 12.3% to $145.4 million from $129.5 million; comparable store sales increased 6.4%; and Direct Marketing sales increased 0.2%.

A conference call to discuss fiscal year 2008 first quarter earnings will be held Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). To join in the call please dial (USA) 888-428-4480 or (International) 612-332-0636 at least five minutes before 11:00 a.m. ET. A replay of the conference call will be available after 1:00 p.m. ET on June 5, 2008 until June 12, 2008 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 927050. 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”).

All earnings per share amounts in this news release represent diluted earnings per share.

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 434 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 suitable 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 2, 2008 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.

JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands)
(unaudited)
			February 2, 2008			May 3, 2008
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	82,082		$	53,559
	Accounts receivable, net			5,855			12,912
	Inventories:
		Finished goods		196,547			200,190
		Raw materials		10,278			10,120
		Total inventories		206,825			210,310
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			18,593			19,945
		Total current assets		313,355			296,726
NONCURRENT ASSETS:
	Property, plant and equipment, net			126,235			129,334
	Other noncurrent assets			508			502
		Total assets	$	440,098		$	426,562
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
	Accounts payable		$	47,383		$	38,146
	Accrued expenses			72,150			56,113
	Deferred tax liability – current			6,688			7,194
		Total current liabilities		126,221			101,453
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
	Long-term debt			-			-
	Noncurrent lease obligations			50,185			51,124
	Deferred tax liability – noncurrent			1,210			1,244
	Other noncurrent liabilities			1,317			1,626
		Total liabilities		178,933			155,447
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
	Common stock			181			181
	Additional paid-in capital			80,791			80,910
	Retained earnings			180,260			190,091
	Accumulated other comprehensive losses			(67	)		(67	)
		Total stockholders’ equity		261,165			271,115
		Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	440,098		$	426,562

Note: The foregoing audited and unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are excerpts from our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (as of February 2, 2008 and May 3, 2008) and do not include the Notes, which are considered an integral part thereof. The foregoing unaudited financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended May 3, 2008 and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2008, which were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4, 2008 and April 10, 2008, respectively.

JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Information)
(unaudited)
		Three Months Ended
		May 5, 2007			May 3, 2008
Net sales		$	129,533		$	145,404
Cost of goods sold			48,453			54,424
Gross Profit			81,080			90,980
Operating expenses:
	Sales and marketing		54,059			60,935
	General and administrative		13,219			13,207
Total operating expenses			67,278			74,142
Operating income			13,802			16,838
Other income (expense):
	Interest income		438			303
	Interest expense		(101	)		(94	)
Total other income			337			209
Income before provision for income taxes			14,139			17,047
Provision for income taxes			5,781			7,216
Net income		$	8,358		$	9,831
Earnings per share:
Net income per share:
	Basic	$	0.46		$	0.54
	Diluted	$	0.45		$	0.53
Weighted average shares outstanding:
	Basic		18,042			18,184
	Diluted		18,376			18,412

Note: The foregoing unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income are excerpts from our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended May 5, 2007 and May 3, 2008 and do not include the Notes, which are considered an integral part thereof. The foregoing unaudited financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended May 3, 2008, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4, 2008.

JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
			Three Months Ended
			May 5, 2007			May 3, 2008
Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income		$	8,358		$	9,831
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
	Depreciation and amortization			4,480			4,910
	Loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment			69			36
	(Decrease) increase in deferred taxes			(404	)		540
	Net increase in operating working capital and other components			(22,751	)		(36,010	)
		Net cash used in operating activities		(10,248	)		(20,693	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital expenditures			(7,338	)		(7,949	)
		Net cash used in investing activities		(7,338	)		(7,949	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options			227			-
	Net proceeds from exercise of stock options			753			119
		Net cash provided by financing activities		980			119
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents				(16,606	)		(28,523	)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period				43,080			82,082
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period			$	26,474		$	53,559

Note: The foregoing unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows are excerpts from our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for three months ended May 5, 2007 and May 3, 2008 and do not include the Notes, which are considered an integral part thereof. The foregoing unaudited financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended May 3, 2008, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4, 2008.

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