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Document and Entity Information
Nov. 21, 2019
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Nov. 22, 2019
Entity Registrant Name THE CATO CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key 0000018255
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Security 12b Title Class A - Common Stock, par value $.033 per share
Trading Symbol CATO
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity File Number 1-31340
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity TaxIdentification Number 56-0484485
Entity Address Address Line 1 8100 Denmark Road
Entity Address City Or Town Charlotte
Entity Address State Or Province NC
Entity Address Postal Zip Code 28273-5975
City Area Code (704)
Local Phone Number 554-8510
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false