Exhibit 99.1

 JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Announces 17.8% Increase in April 2006 Sales;
                   Comparable Store Sales Rise 7.3%


    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2006--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq National Market: "JOSB") announces that its
total sales for the fiscal month ended April 29, 2006 (fiscal April
2006) increased 17.8% to $38.4 million versus $32.6 million in the
comparable prior year period. Comparable store sales increased 7.3%
when compared with fiscal April 2005, while combined catalog and
Internet sales increased 7.7%.
    Total sales for the fiscal three months ended April 29, 2006
increased 17.6% to $113.6 million as compared with $96.6 million in
the comparable prior year period. Comparable stores sales increased
4.7% in the fiscal three months ended April 29, 2006 when compared
with the comparable prior year period, while combined catalog and
Internet sales increased 25.0%.

    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 331 stores in 40 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 factors
include risks associated with economic, weather, public health and
other factors affecting consumer spending, 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 and other competitive factors. Other factors and
risks that may affect our business or future financial results are
detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
January 28, 2006. 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 and 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 Voicemail, 410-239-5900

             E-commerce Address for JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.:
             www.josbank.com