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Exhibit 99.1
News Release | ||
Contacts: | ||
For Immediate Release
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Neill Davis, Mens Wearhouse | |
(281) 776-7000 | ||
Ken Dennard, DRG&L | ||
(713) 529-6600 |
DOUG EWERT BECOMES CEO OF MENS WEARHOUSE
HOUSTON June 15, 2011 Mens Wearhouse (NYSE: MW), a leading specialty retailer of mens
apparel, announced today at the Companys Annual Shareholder Meeting, that Douglas S. Ewert became
president and chief executive officer, succeeding George Zimmer as chief executive officer. Also at
the meeting, the Companys shareholders elected Ewert to the board of directors.
As previously announced, Zimmer will continue as executive chairman of the board of directors.
Zimmer stated, I am excited to turn over the day-to-day reins of Mens Wearhouse to Doug. I know
he has the same passion for this company and its people as I do. With him leading our efforts, we
will continue to provide the highest level of service to our customers and our unique culture will
thrive.
Ewert concluded, I would like to thank George for his guidance. Over the years, he has mentored me
and helped me prepare for this day. I know I have big shoes to fill, yet I step into them knowing I
am leading a world-class organization.
Founded in 1973, Mens Wearhouse is one of North Americas largest specialty retailers of
mens apparel with 1,187 stores. The Mens Wearhouse, Moores and K&G stores carry a full selection
of designer, brand name and private label suits, sport coats, furnishings and accessories and Mens
Wearhouse and Tux stores carry a limited selection. Tuxedo rentals are available in the Mens
Wearhouse, Moores and Mens Wearhouse and Tux stores. Additionally, Mens Wearhouse operates a
global corporate apparel and workwear group consisting of TwinHill in the United States and
Dimensions and Alexandra in the United Kingdom.
For additional information on Mens Wearhouse, please visit the companys website at
www.menswearhouse.com. The website for K&G is www.kgstores.com. The website for
Moores is www.mooresclothing.com. The website for Dimensions is
www.dimensions.co.uk, the website for Alexandra is www.alexandra.co.uk and the
website for TwinHill is www.twinhill.com.
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