Jos. A. Bank to expand sizes and add 30 stores in 2010

New York City Jos. A. Bank said Thursday that it will expand its line for portly and tall men and roll out chainwide a pilot tuxedo rental program it launched last year.

During a Thursday morning earnings conference call with analysts, the chain said it will open about 30 stores in 2010. It also expects to make an announcement about outlet stores in the next few weeks.

The retailer said it hopes to have 600 stores by 2014. It now operates 473 stores in 42 states and Washington, D.C.