com . 23, 2005: Headline of release should read: The NPD Group
Reports U.

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"When you look good you feel good, so
I'm excited to be a part of Casual Male," said George Foreman.(R), Drill, Reebok(R), plus the
new George Foreman Collection and more..
Across gender segments, men's and women's clothing sales both
showed growth, while children's apparel sales were flat.

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, Specialty -sized apparel
is the fastest growing segment of retailing today and Casual Male Big + Tall
leads the way with a new store opening in Hyannis, MA.Y. The category, consisting of men's suits,
suit separates and sportscoats and jackets, experienced double-digit
growth of about 24 percent.

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Store locations can be accessed by
calling 1-800-THINKBIG or by visiting their Web site http: //casualmale.

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This year I expect to see consumers
step up to the plate and buy apparel as needed.

"Consumers want clothes that are new and exciting, if the industry can
deliver that then I think the growth will continue," said Cohen. Children's
apparel sales were $29 billion, showing the same sales from 2003.
For women, 2004 was all about knit tops and sweaters.

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The opening of the Hyannis store brings the number of Casual
Male stores in the Boston area to 13, providing more convenient locations to
shop for stylish big and tall clothing. Retail Apparel Sales up After Three Years of Decline
(sted: The NPD Group Reports U. Women's apparel
sales earned almost $95 billion in 2004 , up from $90 billion the
previous year, nearly a 5 percent increase in dollar sales.
Men's fleecewear and sleepwear also displayed strong growth, up 12
percent and 11 percent respectively.

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The women's swimwear and intimate apparel businesses
both grew 8 percent in dollar sales.

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Big News For The Boston Area: Casual Male Big + Tall Opens a New Retail Location in Hyannis Ma

Casual Male Big + Tall specializes in clothing
sizes 1X-6X and XLT-5XLT making it the preferred apparel choice for big and
tall men.
The Company is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts and its common stock is
listed on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "CMRG.
Throughout the nineties, the apparel industry witnessed steady
growth, peaking in 2000 at nearly $176 billion.

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"Consumers, especially men, realized they finally needed to update
their wardrobe because it was either out of style or it didn't fit
anymore and so they were forced to buy new clothes," said Cohen.

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Estimates are that the number of men over 6'2" or with waistlines exceeding
44" are nearly 20 million.
Casual Male Big + Tall also offers casual, athletic and dress shoes in
their merchandise mix and has become the largest footwear retailer in the
nation for sizes 11 to 16 in widths up to EEEE.com
555 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021

Retail Apparel Sales up First Time
in Three Years). The outdated thong was replaced
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Levin, President
and CEO of Casual Male. Today, men
can visit the new Casual Male Big + Tall store and choose from a wide range of
quality fashions from a variety of designer brands and popular name brands,
including Levi's(R), Dockers(R), Perry Ellis Portfolio (R), Geoffrey Beene(R),
Nautica, Izod(R), Knights(R), Polo Jeans Co.

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Featuring the Exclusive George Foreman Collection

CANTON, Mass. "With everything from dress wear to active wear ,
shoes and accessories, Casual Male strives to be the best and most
comprehensive resource for big and tall men's fashion.

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The company is owned by the
Casual Male Retail Group, Inc, and operates the apparel chain from corporate
headquarters in Canton, Massachusetts.

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The George Foreman Signature Collection(TM) and Comfort Zone by George
Foreman(TM) lines satisfy any big and tall man's clothing needs with fashions
ranging from tuxedos to casual wear."
Before Casual Male Big + Tall changed the face of retailing, men with
sizes larger than XL had few options in ready-to-wear clothing. According to The NPD Group, a market research
firm, apparel sales totaled $173 billion in 2004, a four percent
increase from $166 billion in 2003. Total men's tailored clothing sales were
over $4 billion dollars in 2004, up from over $3 billion in 2003.
"Women, on the other hand, played dress-up by adding color and
feminine florals to their closets," said Cohen.

The cave people wore furs, Adam and Eve wore fig leaves, and at some point in time, someone realized they could market their skills by selling garments .

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Name brands include
Skechers(R), New Balance(R), Deer Stags(R) and more!
By realizing that big and tall men want the same quality, comfort, variety
and value that is available to their regular size counterparts, the chain has
achieved a significant share of the market.

Business Editors
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CORRECTING and REPLACING The NPD Group Reports U.S. Retail Apparel Sales up After Three Years of Decline; Men's Tailored Clothing is Top Selling Apparel Catego

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According to a study by the National Center for Health Statistics,
American men are increasing in weight at a pace similar to women. Casual Male
Big + Tall strives to serve this market through broad apparel assortments
carried in more sizes than any other retailer through their multiple channels.----In BW5094
issued Feb.S.

2004 Top Five Best Selling Clothing Categories for Men and Women
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Men's Categories % Change 04/03 Women 's Categories % Change 04/03
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Tailored Clothing 24% Accessories 10%
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Fleecewear 12% Tops 9%
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Sleepwear 11% Swimwear 8%
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Swimwear 7% Intimate Apparel 8%
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Underwear 7% Outerwear 6%
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Source: The NPD Group / NPD Fashionworld Consumer

Hot Apparel Categories in 2004

Looking at the top growing apparel categories, men's tailored
clothing flew off the racks.

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Casual Male Retail Group, the largest retailer of big and tall men's
apparel with retail operations throughout the United States, London, England
and Canada, operates 493 Casual Male Big + Tall stores , the Casual Male
e-commerce site, Casual Male catalog business, 13 Casual Male at Sears-Canada
stores and 22 Rochester Big and Tall stores and a direct to consumer business."

Contact: Ric Della Bernarda
781-828-9300
rdellabernarda@cmal. RETAIL APPAREL SALES UP AFTER THREE
YEARS OF DECLINE

Colorful shirts, pretty prints and men's suits helped the apparel
industry shine in 2004.

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This past spring, George Foreman made his foray into fashion with the
launch of his new clothing lines available exclusively at Casual Male Big +
Tall."
"Our high standards regarding quality, styling and ease of shopping are
appreciated by our customers .S.after all, you can
only wear your khakis for so long before they wear out or don't fit
anymore ," said Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst, The NPD Group. Women's tops
generated over $31 billion dollars and grew 9 percent from the
previous year.

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Casual Male Big + Tall, the largest specialty retailer for men, boasts
more than 475 locations nationwide, catalog and e-commerce site, and has built
a special-size retail niche traditionally overlooked by the competition. "Big and tall
guys like myself want to look good comfortably and the new George Foreman
collection gives us the very best of both worlds."
"George Foreman is a natural partner for Casual Male so we're thrilled to
welcome his Comfort Zone and Signature Line apparel to our wide range of
clothing and accessories for big and tall men," said David A.
"Apparel's comeback is good news for an industry that's been
looking for ways to find growth.

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This new store is
scheduled to open on March 24 and will be located at Capetown Plaza on 790
Iyannough Road.by The NPD Group

PORT WASHINGTON, N.. In 2001 , apparel sales
took a major dip in dollars and the downward trend continued for two
years due to low consumer confidence, increasing unemployment rates
and consumers' lack of passion for fashion .

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The corrected release reads as follows:

THE NPD GROUP REPORTS U. In 2004,
men's apparel sales produced over $49 billion, up from nearly $47
billion in 2003, over a 5 percent increase in dollars.