Exhibit 99.1

         JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Announces 20.2% Increase in May Sales;
                      Comparable Store Sales Increase 5.6%


    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2005--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (NASDAQ National Market:JOSB) announces that its total
sales for the fiscal month ended May 28, 2005 (fiscal May 2005)
increased 20.2% to $31.5 million compared with $26.2 million in May
2004. Comparable store sales increased 5.6% when compared with the
month of May 2004, while combined catalog and internet sales increased
18.7%.
    Total sales for the four months ended May 28, 2005 increased 20.7%
to $128.1 million compared with $106.1 million in the comparable prior
year period. Comparable store sales increased 4.4% in the four months
ended May 28, 2005, while combined catalog and internet sales
increased 24.3%.
    The Company noted that its suits, shirts and ties continued to
perform well, and spring sportswear and trousers were especially
strong.
    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 280 stores in 38 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