It pays to be dressed well whether working or looking for work.

Jos. A. Bank, a men's clothing retailer with eight stores in South Florida, is taking a cue from Hyundai, according to sister Tribune Co. paper The Baltimore Sun:

Buy a suit during its $199 sale March 16 to April 9; if you happen to get laid off from your job, Jos. A. Banks says it will refund up to $199, if you can show proof you've lost your job between April 16 and July 1.

And you can keep the suit!

In January, Hyundai announced a similar promotion, saying would take back cars from people who lose their jobs, suffer a physical disability or are self-employed and forced into bankruptcy. The carmaker said it will let customers return cars within a year of the purchase, and the company will cover $7,500 worth of depreciation.

It's nice to see businesses being responsive to their customers' plights in this job market. It's bound to be a policy that rewards a retailer wih future business.-- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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