Exhibit 99.1

          JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Announces 24.7% Increase in
        November 2007 Sales; Comparable Store Sales Rise 15.0%


    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2007--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: "JOSB") announces that
its total net sales for the fiscal month ended December 1, 2007
(fiscal November 2007) increased 24.7% to $63.1 million versus $50.6
million in the fiscal month ended November 25, 2006 (fiscal November
2006). Comparable store sales gained 15.0% in fiscal November 2007, as
compared with fiscal November 2006, while Direct Marketing sales
increased 41.4%.

    Comparing the ten fiscal months ended December 1, 2007 with the
ten fiscal months ended November 25, 2006, total net sales increased
13.8% to $458.2 million from $402.8 million; comparable store sales
increased 4.6%; and Direct Marketing sales increased 17.7%.

    The Company also announces that a conference call to discuss
fiscal 2007 third quarter earnings will be held on December 13, 2007
at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). To join in the call please dial (USA)
800-762-6568 or (International) 480-248-5088 at least five minutes
before 11:00 a.m. ET. A replay of the conference call will be
available after 2:30 p.m. ET on December 13, 2007 until December 20,
2007 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 897489. 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").

    As previously announced, sales results for periods in fiscal 2008
and beyond will be provided by the Company on a quarterly basis in
connection with the release of its quarterly earnings.

    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 415 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 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 3, 2007 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.


    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