HOUSTON, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Men’s Wearhouse (NYSE: MW)
today provided an update on its acquisition of Federated Department Stores’
507-store After Hours Formalwear business, which includes Mr. Tux stores in
New England. As announced on November 17, 2006, the purchase price is
estimated to be approximately $100.0 million subject to certain adjustments
and closing is subject to the customary regulatory approvals. The Federal
Trade Commission has made a second request for documentation during the Hart-
Scott-Rodino Act approval process. Based on this request, both Federated and
Men’s Wearhouse expect the transaction will be completed during the first half
of 2007.

Founded in 1973, Men’s Wearhouse is one of North America’s largest
specialty retailers of men’s apparel with 752 stores. The stores carry a full
selection of designer, brand name and private label suits, sport coats,
furnishings and accessories, including tuxedo rentals available in the Men’s
Wearhouse and Moores stores.

This press release contains forward-looking information. The forward-
looking statements are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements may be significantly impacted by various factors, including actions
by governmental entities, unfavorable local, regional and national economic
developments, disruption in retail buying trends due to homeland security
concerns, severe weather conditions, aggressive advertising or marketing
activities of competitors and other factors described herein and in the
company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 28, 2006 and
subsequent Forms 10-Q.

For additional information on Men’s Wearhouse, please visit the company’s
website at http://www.tmw.com .

CONTACT: Neill Davis, EVP & CFO, Men’s Wearhouse (713) 592-7200

               Ken Dennard, DRG&E  (713) 529-6600

SOURCE The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.