JOSB Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (MM)

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq:JOSB), today announced that The Wall Street Journal recently named the JoS. A. Bank Traveler Wrinkle-Free Shirt as the "Best Overall." The recognition--which appeared in the March 3, 2006, "Catalog Critic" column, "A Pressing Issue for Men," in the publication's Weekend Journal section--resulted from a test comparison of similar shirts offered by several national retailers. JoS. A. Bank's Traveler Shirt Collection also was recognized in the column as having the "widest selection of styles and patterns" and was "praised... for its fit and polished appearance." "Our merchandise strategy is to offer a great assortment of high-quality classic products with luxury and innovation," said R. Neal Black, executive vice president of Merchandising and Marketing for JoS. A. Bank. "Our Traveler Collection continues to be one of our leading growth categories and our customers love these innovative cotton products that look as great at the end of the day as they did in the beginning. They simply perform better, and you look great all day." The JoS. A. Bank Traveler Collection includes suit separates, blazers, dress slacks and sportswear, as well as dress shirts. The entire collection is designed to provide comfort and performance. 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 324 stores in 40 states and the District of Columbia, a nationwide catalog, and an e-commerce Web site 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 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. 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 29, 2005. 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.