John Banks Big & Tall Menswear

John Banks Big & Tall Menswear, big and tall menswear in Birmingham

John Banks Big & Tall Menswear is a British retailer specialising in clothing for men in big and tall sizes. The company presents itself as a family business with 60 years of trading and maintains a physical store in Birmingham, as well as its online catalogue. Its offering is structured around two main sections, Big Menswear and Tall Menswear, with differentiated categories and sizings for each.

Big menswear catalogue

The big menswear range includes coats, bodywarmers, fleeces, leather jackets, overcoats, summer and winter jackets, hoodies, jeans, jogging bottoms, knitwear and casual tops, shirts (dress, long sleeve and short sleeve), shorts, suits, dinner suits, blazers, suit jackets and trousers, waistcoats, T-shirts and polos, casual and formal trousers, underwear and nightwear, thermals, dressing gowns, pyjamas and a waterproof range, as well as workwear.

Featured sizes include 10XL and 12XL, 20-inch collar shirts, 2XL shirts, 3XL T-shirts, 3XL pyjamas and 7XL joggers.

Tall menswear line

The Tall section replicates many of the above categories —coats, hoodies, jeans, jogging bottoms, knitwear and casual tops, shirts, shorts, T-shirts and polos, suits, dinner suits, blazers, suit jackets and trousers, waistcoats, casual and formal trousers, underwear and nightwear, pyjamas and waterproofs— with specific sizings. XLT sizes, 2XLT, 38-inch leg jeans and trousers are mentioned.

Footwear and accessories

The footwear section brings together boots, casuals, extra wide fitting styles, men's slippers, waterproof footwear, sandals, smart trainers, workwear and Wellington boots. Available sizes go up to 16, with wide fitting options. Featured products include lace-up shoes, slip-on shoes and velcro shoes, waterproof hiking boots and shoes, and wide fitting trainers.

Accessories include belts, bow ties, braces, cuff links, cummerbunds, fragrances, gifts, gift vouchers, grooming products, hats, gloves and scarves, socks, suit and overcoat covers, sunglasses, ties and hankies, wallets, insoles, polish, protector spray, shoe horns and laces. The store also offers an alterations service for purchased garments.

Brands and featured selection

The catalogue includes brands such as D555, Redpoint, Skopes, Jack & Jones, Mustang, Grey Hawk, Ed Baxter, Espionage, Kam, Blend and S4. The website organises a selection of featured products and special offers with discounts on the regular price, with examples such as Grey Hawk shorts, Grey Hawk jacket, Redpoint Odessa corduroy trousers, Ed Baxter Stretch shirts, S4 waterproof and breathable jacket, Kam Active Performance hoodie, Espionage sports gilet, Espionage printed T-shirt, Espionage multi-pocket gilet, D555 padded winter jacket, Kam short sleeve printed shirt, D555 Reno polo with jacquard collar, Ed Baxter jogging bottoms with front pleat and open hem, D555 short sleeve printed shirt, D555 AOP polo with jacquard collar and Blend lightweight gilet.

Delivery and purchase conditions

The store offers free delivery over £99 and easy returns. Published rates are: standard delivery £4.95 (free over £99), next day delivery £8.50 (free over £199), next day before 10:30am £18.00, next day before 12pm £9.95, Saturday delivery £12.95, ROI delivery £14.95, European delivery £18.00 and rest of the world £25.00. Orders placed before 3pm may qualify for next day delivery on weekdays.

Physical store and customer service

The company operates a visitable store in Birmingham and maintains help sections on how to order, delivery, returns, size guide and measuring tips. Customer service is handled via a contact phone number and a sales email. The firm presents itself as a family business with six decades of history and states it has more than a thousand excellent reviews on Google and Trustpilot.

Location and contact

Phone: 0121 373 5456