Exhibit 99.1

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Announces 19.2% Increase in February 2005 Sales Following
Large Gains in February 2004; Comparable Store Sales Rise 3.1%

    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2005--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq National Market:JOSB) announces that its total
sales for the fiscal month ended February 26, 2005 (fiscal February
2005) increased 19.2% to $28.6 million versus $24.0 million in the
comparable prior year period. Comparable store sales increased 3.1%
when compared with February, 2004 while combined catalog and internet
sales increased 20.4%.
    "We are pleased to post such strong sales gains which follow an
increase of 55.8% in February 2004," noted David E. Ullman, Chief
Financial Officer of JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. "We are especially
encouraged by the early results of our new spring products, including
sportcoats, trousers, dress shirts and knits."
    The Company also noted that it funded the 28% growth in its store
base in fiscal year 2004 entirely out of cash from operations, while
also increasing cash and reducing debt. The fiscal 2004 year-end cash
balance increased $2.9 million to $3.8 million as compared to last
year. Additionally, the Company reduced its total revolver and term
debt by approximately $23.0 million in fiscal year 2004 to $6.9
million versus $29.9 million at the prior fiscal year-end.
    Comparable store sales include merchandise sales generated in
Company-owned stores that have been open for at least thirteen full
months.
    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 269 stores in 37 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
National 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 as risks
associated with economic, weather, public health and other factors
affecting consumer spending, the ability of the Company to finance its
expansion plans, the mix and pricing of goods sold, the market price
of key raw materials such as wool and cotton, availability of lease
sites for new stores, the ability to source product from its global
supplier base and other competitive factors. 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, and assumes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking
statements. 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
             RJ Falkner and Company, Inc.
             Investor Relations Counsel
             R. Jerry Falkner, CFA, 800-377-9893
             info@rjfalkner.com
             E-commerce Address for JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.:
             www.josbank.com