HAMPSTEAD, Md., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Through its
"Uniform of Success" event, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. has joined
with the Gary Sinise Foundation to give suits to thousands of
military veterans as they re-enter the civilian workforce.
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Anyone who purchases a men's suit from July 1-7 gets an additional two free suits. Jos.
A. Bank will then donate a suit to a returning veteran through the
Gary Sinise Foundation. The promotion's tag line will be BUY
1-GET2-GIVE 1.
"We are humbled by the sacrifice our veterans make every day for
our country," said R. Neal Black,
CEO of Jos. A. Bank. "For over 100 years, our customers have relied
on us to dress them for success, and we want to make returning
veterans the very best-dressed job candidates."
Many veterans experience a difficult transition from military to
civilian life, especially finding a job. The challenge is
greatest for young, male troops returning from active duty, which
had a 20 percent unemployment rate in 2012.
An advocate of meeting that challenge is award-winning actor
Gary Sinise. He formed the Gary
Sinise Foundation to create programs that serve and honor Americans
in the military. Sinise also formed the Lt. Dan Band as a homage to the role he played in
"Forrest Gump" as disabled veteran
Lt. Dan Taylor. The group tours the
world performing concerts for the military and their families on
behalf of the Gary Sinise Foundation and the USO. Sinise received
the Presidential Citizens Award for his humanitarian efforts on
behalf of the USO and the foundation.
"Uniform of Success" complements the foundation's partnership
with GE for "Get Skills to Work." The program accelerates skills
training for U.S. military veterans, helps veterans and employers
translate military skills to advanced manufacturing jobs, and
empowers employers with tools to recruit and mentor veterans.
"For the past several years I've been on a mission to boost the
morale of our troops," said Sinise. "Being able to look sharp
and dress nicely can raise the self-esteem and confidence of these
veterans.
Having a great suit to put on for a job interview can
be a very special thing for somebody who's spent a lot of time in a
military uniform, and may not have worn one for a long
time."
Customers who purchase a regular-priced suit (excluding Traveler
and Classic Collection merchandise) at a Jos. A. Bank full-line
store or online at www.josbank.com will receive two additional
suits of equal or lesser value free. For each suit purchased, the
Gary Sinise Foundation will receive a voucher from Jos. A. Bank for
distribution to a U.S. military veteran identified by the
foundation as returning to the civilian workforce. The veteran may
redeem the voucher at any Jos. A. Bank full-line store for a free
suit from the Jos. A. Bank "Executive Collection" (retail value of
$650).
About Jos. A. Bank
JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.,
established in 1905, is one of the nation's leading designers,
manufacturers and retailers of men's classically-styled tailored
and casual clothing, sportswear, footwear and accessories. The
Company sells its full product line through 606 stores in 44 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."
About the Gary Sinise Foundation
The Gary
Sinise Foundation serves the nation by honoring its defenders,
veterans, first responders, their families and those in need by
creating and supporting unique programs such as Building for
America's Bravest, Gary Sinise Foundation Relief & Resiliency
Outreach, Invincible Spirit Festivals, Serving Heroes and
Arts & Entertainment Outreach which are designed to
entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen and build communities. For
more information, please visit www.GarySiniseFoundation.org.
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