Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

What Jos. A. Bank Clothiers does

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers is a US men's tailored and casual clothing retailer founded in 1905 and operating today as a subsidiary of Tailored Brands, Inc. The company sells suits, dress shirts, sportcoats, pants, outerwear, shoes, and accessories through company-owned retail stores and an e-commerce platform (josbank.com), serving professional men, wedding and formal-event attendees, Big & Tall customers, and buyers of boys' formal wear. Operations are US-only, with 1,001-5,000 employees and a value positioning that the company states runs 20-30% below comparable competitors.

The product portfolio is built around proprietary sub-brands — Traveler Collection (wrinkle-resistant), Traveler COOLMOTION (37.5 thermoregulation technology), Reserve Collection (premium silks), 1905 Heritage Collection, Comfort Stretch, and Linen — alongside third-party brands such as Johnston & Murphy and Joseph Abboud. Technical differentiation centers on performance fabrics rather than digital technology: 37.5 active-particle thermoregulation, non-iron wrinkle-resistant finishes, comfort stretch spandex blends, water-repellent and moisture-wicking treatments, and RFID-blocking accessories. Every store includes an in-store tailor supporting alterations and the American Bespoke custom suiting program, a service layer that pure-play e-commerce competitors cannot easily replicate.

Revenue is generated across five streams: direct retail sales of apparel and accessories, tuxedo and formal wear rentals ($99+ packages via a dedicated microsite), custom and bespoke suiting, in-store alterations, and the Bank Account Rewards loyalty program. Distribution is omnichannel — physical retail, own e-commerce, buy-online-pick-up-in-store, phone ordering, and tuxedo rental appointments — supported by email, SMS, catalog, and seasonal promotional marketing. The company carries no AI/ML capability disclosures and operates with no public ticker, no recent disclosed funding, and no documented M&A or leadership-change activity in the input data.

Name

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

Legal name

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

Website

https://josbank.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers is a 1905-founded US men's tailored and casual clothing retailer, subsidiary of Tailored Brands, selling suits, dress shirts, sportcoats, and formal wear via company-owned stores, e-commerce, and tuxedo rentals for professional men, wedding attendees, and Big & Tall customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Men's Tailored Apparel Retail

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (4581), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (45811), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Retail-Family Clothing Stores (5651)

akta.pro primary industry

Ties, Bow Ties & Pocket Squares (CRAAAJAH)

Keywords

• Men's tailored clothing
• Business suits
• Formal wear rental
• Custom tailoring
• Dress shirts

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Clothing Sales: Direct retail sales of men's suits, dress shirts, sportcoats, pants, casual tops, outerwear, shoes, and accessories through brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce platform.
2. Tuxedo and Formal Wear Rentals: Tuxedo rental packages starting at $99 with complete rental packages including coat, pants, shirt, tie, and shoes. Group rental discounts available with 6 paid packages qualifying for $250 credit.
3. Custom Suiting Services: American Bespoke custom clothing program offering made-to-measure suits and dress shirts with personalized fitting.
4. Alterations Services: In-store tailoring services in every location for garment alterations and personalization.
5. Bank Account Rewards Program: Loyalty program where customers earn points ($1 = 1 point) redeemable for rewards ($50 for every 500 points), plus double points shopping days and exclusive member offers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers is a U.S. men's apparel retailer selling suits, sportcoats, dress shirts, tuxedos, casual tops, pants, outerwear, shoes, and accessories through company-owned retail stores and the josbank.com e-commerce site. The company also offers tuxedo and formal-wear rental packages, American Bespoke custom suiting, in-store tailoring and alterations, and a Big & Tall sizing program. It operates as a subsidiary of Tailored Brands, Inc.

Product overview

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers is a men's formal and business casual apparel retailer offering a comprehensive wardrobe solution through multiple product lines. The core offerings include suits, sportcoats, dress shirts, casual tops, pants, outerwear, shoes, and accessories. The company operates proprietary sub-brands including the Traveler Collection (wrinkle-resistant), Traveler COOLMOTION (37.5 temperature-regulating technology), Reserve Collection (premium silk items), 1905 Heritage Collection, Comfort Stretch (stretch fabric), and Linen Collection. Services include tuxedo rental (starting at $99 via tuxedo.josbank.com) and custom clothing/bespoke tailoring. The brand also carries third-party brands including Johnston & Murphy, Joseph Abboud, Cole Haan, Clarks, and others. A loyalty program (Bank Account Rewards) provides points and free shipping for members. The company is part of Tailored Brands and maintains stores across the US with in-store tailors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Traveler Collection: Wrinkle-resistant, performance men's clothing collection featuring dress shirts and suits designed for travelers.
• Traveler COOLMOTION
• Traveler Performance Collection
• Jos. A. Bank Reserve Collection
• 1905 Collection
• American Bespoke
• Comfort Stretch Collection
• Signature Gold
• Bank Account Rewards

Products and services

• Suits Full assortment of men's suits in multiple fits (skinny, slim, tailored, traditional) and fabrics including wool, linen, and performance blends, priced starting at $249.99.
• Sportcoats & Blazers

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Men's Wearhouse: Men's Wearhouse is the closest direct peer — also owned by Tailored Brands, Inc. — competing in men's tailored clothing, suits, tuxedo rental, and formal wear with overlapping customer segments (professional men, wedding attendees). The two brands operate as sister labels within the same parent, serving nearly identical use cases.
• Indochino: Indochino is a direct competitor in made-to-measure and custom men's suiting, offering personalized fitting at mid-tier price points. It directly challenges Jos. A. Bank's custom suiting business and tuxedo/suit segments with a digitally-native showroom model.
• Suitsupply: Suitsupply is a direct competitor in men's tailored clothing, offering suits, dress shirts, and formal wear at mid-to-premium price points with strong in-store experience. Both brands target professional men seeking quality tailored attire with contemporary styling.
• Tom James: Tom James is a direct competitor in custom and bespoke men's tailoring, offering made-to-measure suits with personalized service. It targets a similar professional male customer base through custom clothing programs akin to Jos. A. Bank's American Bespoke offering.
• K&G Fashion Superstore: K&G Fashion Superstore is a direct competitor in value-priced men's suits, dress shirts, and formal wear. It overlaps with Jos. A. Bank's value positioning and customer base of budget-conscious professional men seeking affordable tailored attire.

Broad incumbents

• Brooks Brothers: Brooks Brothers is a broader incumbent in heritage menswear, offering tailored suits, dress shirts, and formal wear with a premium positioning. It serves overlapping customer needs (professional men, formal events) but at higher price points with a wider brand portfolio.
• Hugo Boss: Hugo Boss is a broader incumbent in premium men's tailored clothing and formal wear with global brand recognition. It overlaps with Jos. A. Bank's premium Reserve Collection and Joseph Abboud offerings but operates at significantly higher price points across a broader portfolio.
• Nordstrom (Men's): Nordstrom is a broad incumbent department store carrying men's tailored clothing, dress shirts, and formal wear across multiple premium brands. It competes for Jos. A. Bank's wedding and professional customer segments but as part of a much broader apparel and accessories portfolio.

Emerging players

• Bonobos: Bonobos is an emerging player in men's apparel focused on better-fitting pants and casual-professional clothing via direct-to-consumer channels. It addresses a partially overlapping customer (professional men) but with a stronger casual-leaning assortment.
• J.Crew: J.Crew is an adjacent menswear competitor with offerings in casual and business-casual clothing including some tailored pieces. It targets a similar professional demographic but with a stronger emphasis on casual wear rather than formal suits.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/josabank
• Facebookfacebook.com/Jos.A.Bank.Clothiers.Inc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jos--a--bank-clothiers

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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