8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
______________

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):  September 3, 2008

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-23874	36-3189198
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

500 Hanover Pike Hampstead, Maryland	21074
(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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 2.02     RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On September 3, 2008,  JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) in which the Company announced, among other things, certain results of operations for the fiscal second quarter ended August 2, 2008.  A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

This information shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated September 3, 2008

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
		Robert N. Wildrick
		Executive Chairman, Chief Executive
		Officer and Director
Dated:	September 3, 2008

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated September 3, 2008

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Reports 9% Increase in Second Quarter Earnings Per Share; Company to Hold Conference Call on September 4, 2008

HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: JOSB) announces that earnings for the second quarter of fiscal year 2008 increased 9% to $0.48 per share, as compared to $0.44 per share for the second quarter of fiscal year 2007. Net income in the second quarter of fiscal year 2008 was $8.9 million, as compared to $8.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2007. Total sales for the second quarter of fiscal year 2008 increased 13.7% to $152.7 million from $134.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2007 while comparable store sales increased 6.8% and Direct Marketing sales increased 10.2%. The second quarter of fiscal year 2008 ended August 2, 2008; the second quarter of fiscal year 2007 ended August 4, 2007.

Comparing the first six months of fiscal year 2008 with the first six months of fiscal year 2007, earnings increased 13% to $1.02 per share, as compared to $0.90 per share and net income increased to $18.7 million, as compared to $16.6 million. Total sales for the first six months of fiscal year 2008 increased 13.0% to $298.1 million from $263.8 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2007 while comparable store sales increased 6.7% and Direct Marketing sales increased 4.3%.

A conference call to discuss fiscal year 2008 second quarter earnings will be held Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). To join in the call please dial (USA) 866-793-1342 or (International) 703-639-1313 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 September 4, 2008 until September 11, 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 958982. 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 447 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, doing business on an international basis, 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			August 2, 2008
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	82,082		$	64,357
Accounts receivable, net		5,855			8,826
Inventories:
Finished goods		196,547			206,147
Raw materials		10,278			13,390
Total inventories		206,825			219,537
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		18,593			19,347
Total current assets		313,355			312,067
NONCURRENT ASSETS:
Property, plant and equipment, net		126,235			134,111
Other noncurrent assets		508			526
Total assets	$	440,098		$	446,704
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	47,383		$	46,767
Accrued expenses		72,150			57,186
Deferred tax liability – current		6,688			7,194
Total current liabilities		126,221			111,147
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt		-			-
Noncurrent lease obligations		50,185			52,946
Deferred tax liability – noncurrent		1,210			986
Other noncurrent liabilities		1,317			1,641
Total liabilities		178,933			166,720
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock		181			181
Additional paid-in capital		80,791			80,910
Retained earnings		180,260			198,960
Accumulated other comprehensive losses		(67	)		(67	)
Total stockholders’ equity		261,165			279,984
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	440,098		$	446,704

Note: The foregoing audited and unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are excerpts from our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (as of February 2, 2008 and August 2, 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 August 2, 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 September 3, 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						Six Months Ended
	August 4, 2007			August 2, 2008			August 4, 2007			August 2, 2008
Net sales	$	134,278		$	152,734		$	263,811		$	298,138
Cost of goods sold		50,531			57,496			98,984			111,920
Gross Profit		83,747			95,238			164,827			186,218
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing		57,494			66,629			111,553			127,564
General and administrative		12,737			13,831			25,956			27,038
Total operating expenses		70,231			80,460			137,509			154,602
Operating income		13,516			14,778			27,318			31,616
Other income (expense):
Interest income		540			321			978			624
Interest expense		(92	)		(92	)		(193	)		(186	)
Total other income		448			229			785			438
Income before provision for income taxes		13,964			15,007			28,103			32,054
Provision for income taxes		5,758			6,138			11,539			13,354
Net income	$	8,206		$	8,869		$	16,564		$	18,700
Earnings per share:
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.45		$	0.49		$	0.92		$	1.03
Diluted	$	0.44		$	0.48		$	0.90		$	1.02
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		18,127			18,184			18,085			18,184
Diluted		18,444			18,427			18,410			18,420

Note: The foregoing unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income are excerpts from our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and six months ended August 4, 2007 and August 2, 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 August 2, 2008, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2008.

JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
	Six Months Ended
	August 4, 2007			August 2, 2008
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	16,564		$	18,700
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		9,043			10,049
Loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment		107			201
(Decrease) increase in deferred taxes		(593	)		282
Net increase in operating working capital and other components		(15,453	)		(28,940	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		9,668			292
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(11,526	)		(18,136	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(11,526	)		(18,136	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options		625			-
Net proceeds from exercise of stock options		1,460			119
Net cash provided by financing activities		2,085			119
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		227			(17,725	)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period		43,080			82,082
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	$	43,307		$	64,357

Note: The foregoing unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows are excerpts from our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for six months ended August 4, 2007 and August 2, 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 August 2, 2008, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 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