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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information	May 01, 2021 shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	May 01, 2021
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Central Index Key	0000018255
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-29
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
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
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Entity Registrant Name	THE CATO CORPORATION
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding	20,829,940
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding	1,763,652

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements Of Income and Comprehensive Income - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	May 01, 2021	May 02, 2020
Revenues
Retail sales	$ 211,234,000	$ 98,813,000
Other Revenue (principally finance charges, late fees and layaway charges)	1,851,000	1,919,000
Total revenues	213,085,000	100,732,000
COSTS AND EXPENSES, NET
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	123,675,000	83,597,000
Selling, general and administrative (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	63,237,000	52,511,000
Depreciation	3,042,000	4,006,000
Interest and other income	663,000	1,851,000
Cost and expenses, net	189,291,000	138,263,000
Income before income taxes	23,794,000	(37,531,000)
Income tax expense	3,081,000	(9,114,000)
Net income	$ 20,713,000	$ (28,417,000)
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.92	$ (1.19)
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.92	(1.19)
Dividends per share		$ 0.33
Comprehensive income
Net income	$ 20,713,000	$ (28,417,000)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income taxes	(134,000)	(298,000)
Comprehensive Income	$ 20,579,000	$ (28,715,000)

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements Of Income and Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	May 01, 2021	May 02, 2020
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTaxParentheticalDisclosuresAbstract
Tax Effect of Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Available-For-Sale Securities	$ 40,000	$ 90,000

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	May 01, 2021	Jan. 30, 2021
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 22,276,000	$ 17,510,000
Short-term investments	160,897,000	126,416,000
Restricted Cash	3,513,000	3,512,000
Restricted Short term Investments	405,000	406,000
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	55,140,000	52,743,000
Merchandise inventories	84,849,000	84,123,000
Prepaid expenses	5,978,000	5,840,000
Total Current Assets	333,058,000	290,550,000
Property and equipment - net	69,925,000	72,550,000
Noncurrent deferred tax asset	5,726,000	5,685,000
Other assets	23,350,000	22,850,000
Right-of-Use assets - net	185,861,000	199,817,000
Total Assets	617,920,000	591,452,000
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	82,262,000	73,769,000
Accrued expenses	44,682,000	40,790,000
Accrued Bonus	14,834,000	1,916,000
Accrued income taxes	2,394,000	2,038,000
Current lease liability	58,385,000	63,421,000
Total Current Liabilities	202,557,000	181,934,000
Other noncurrent liabilities (primarily deferred rent)	20,327,000	19,705,000
Commitments And Contingenciess	133,153,000	143,315,000
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, $100 par value per share, 100,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	762,000	762,000
Additional paid-in capital	115,699,000	115,278,000
Retained earnings	144,401,000	129,303,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,021,000	1,155,000
Total Stockholders' Equity	261,883,000	246,498,000
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity	617,920,000	591,452,000
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	703,000	703,000
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	$ 59,000	$ 59,000

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($)	May 01, 2021	Jan. 30, 2021
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current	$ 658,000	$ 605,000
Preferred Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share	$ 100	$ 100
Preferred Stock Shares Authorized	100,000	100,000
Preferred Stock Shares Issued	0	0
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock Shares Authorized	15,000,000	15,000,000
Common Stock Shares Issued	1,763,652	1,763,652
Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.033	$ 0.033
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock Shares Authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common Stock Shares Issued	20,829,940	20,839,795
Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.033	$ 0.033

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	May 01, 2021	May 02, 2020
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 20,713,000	$ (28,417,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	3,042,000	4,006,000
Provision For Doubtful Accounts	113,000	28,000
Purchase premium and premium amortization	(1,121,000)	(18,000)
Share Based Compensation	306,000	650,000
Deferred income taxes	(1,000)	313,000
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	58,000	66,000
Impairment of Leasehold	0	(5,270,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable	(2,510,000)	(4,402,000)
Merchandise inventories	(726,000)	(7,402,000)
Prepaid and other assets	(493,000)	(255,000)
Operating lease right-of-use asstes and liabilities	(1,242,000)	(1,027,000)
Accrued income taxes	356,000	(13,000)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	26,005,000	(40,134,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities	44,500,000	(71,335,000)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	(554,000)	(5,311,000)
Purchase of short-term investments	(62,075,000)	(8,275,000)
Sales of short-term investments	28,397,000	90,435,000
Proceeds from Sale of Investment Projects	0	(94,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	(34,232,000)	76,943,000
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid	0	(7,990,000)
Repurchase of common stock	(5,629,000)	(9,875,000)
Proceeds from lines of credit	0	34,000,000
Payments to lines of credit	0	4,000,000
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan	128,000	250,000
Net cash provided used in financing activities	(5,501,000)	12,385,000
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	4,767,000	17,993,000
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	21,022,000	14,401,000
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period	25,789,000	32,394,000
Change in Accrued PPE	$ 263,000	$ 1,936,000

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)	Total	Class A Common Stock	Convertible Class B Common Stock	Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at Feb. 01, 2020	$ 316,514,000	$ 761,000	$ 59,000	$ 110,813,000	$ 203,458,000	$ 1,423,000
Net income	(28,417,000)				(28,417,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	298,000					298,000
Dividends	7,990,000				7,990,000
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan	294,000	1,000		293,000
Class A common stock issued through restricted stock grant plans	$ 605,000	10,000		587,000	8,000
Repurchase of treasury shares	618,056
Retirement of treasury sharess	$ 9,056,000	22,000			9,034,000
Balance at May. 02, 2020	271,652,000	750,000	59,000	111,693,000	158,025,000	1,125,000
Balance at Jan. 30, 2021	246,498,000	703,000	59,000	115,278,000	129,303,000	1,155,000
Net income	20,713,000				20,713,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	134,000					134,000
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan	151,000	1,000		150,000
Class A common stock issued through restricted stock grant plans	$ 284,000	13,000		271,000
Repurchase of treasury shares	425,661
Retirement of treasury sharess	$ 5,629,000	14,000			5,615,000
Balance at May. 01, 2021	$ 261,883,000	$ 703,000	$ 59,000	$ 115,699,000	$ 144,401,000	$ 1,021,000

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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	May 01, 2021	May 02, 2020
us-gaap_StatementOfStockholdersEquityAbstract
Tax Effect of Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Available-For-Sale Securities	$ 40,000	$ 90,000
Stock Transactions, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Dividends per share		$ 0.33
Class A common stock shares sold through employee stock purchase plans	19,248	26,957
Class A common stock shares issued through restricted stock grant plans	396,558	307,354
Repurchase of treasury shares	425,661	618,056

General - Notes to Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
General - Notes to Financial Statements	May 01, 2021
General Dsiclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Account Policies	NOTE 1 - GENERAL : The condensed consolidated financial statements as of May 1, 2021 and for the thirteen- week periods ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020 have been prepared from the accounting records of The Cato Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Company”), and all amounts shown are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature unless otherwise noted. The results of the interim period may not be indicative of the results expected for the entire year. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10- K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021. Amounts as of January 30, 2021 have been derived from the audited balance sheet, but do not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. On May 20, 2021, the Board of Directors declared the quarterly dividend at $0.11 per share. COVID-19 Update The COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacted the Company's business, financial condition and operating results through fiscal 2020. The first quarter of 2021 saw significant improvements in sales compared to 2020. This improvement was primarily attributable to government stimulus, increased customer traffic, states continuing to lift capacity limits as more people are vaccinated, consumers’ increasing comfort level with venturing out to social events and customers’ preparing to return to work. However, the Company’s sales were well below 2019 sales for the comparable period, and there is still a high level of uncertainty regarding the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the continued impact on the Company’s customers’ buying habits. The Company faces additional uncertainty from the continued effects of disruption in the global supply chain and available workers as it attempts to hire associates as its operating hours continue to expand. The Company expects that these uncertainties and perhaps others related to the pandemic will continue to impact the Company in fiscal 2021 and possibly beyond. The adverse financial impacts associated with the continued effects of, and uncertainties related to, the COVID-19 pandemic include, but are not limited to, (i) lower net sales in markets affected by the actual or potential outbreak, whether due to state and local orders, reductions in store traffic and customer demand, labor shortages, or all of these factors, (ii) lower net sales caused by the delay of inventory production and fulfillment, (iii) and incremental costs associated with efforts to mitigate the effects of the outbreak, including increased freight and logistics costs and other expenses. The extent to which the COVID -19 pandemic ultimately impacts the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and liquidity may differ from management’s current estimates due to inherent uncertainties regarding the duration and further spread of the outbreak or its variants, its severity, actions taken to contain the virus or treat its impact, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. While the Company currently anticipates a continuation of the adverse impacts of COVID-19 during 2021 and possibly beyond, the duration and severity of these effects will depend on the course of future developments, which are highly uncertain, including the relative speed and success of, as well as public confidence in, mitigation measures such as the current effort to vaccinate substantial portions of the U.S. and global population, emerging information regarding variants of the virus or new viruses and their potential impact on current mitigation efforts, public attitudes toward continued compliance with containment and mitigation measures, and possible new information and understanding that could alter the course and duration of current measures to combat the spread of the virus. Recently Adopted Accounting Policies In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019- 12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes . The new accounting rules reduce complexity by removing specific exceptions to general principles related to intraperiod tax allocations, ownership changes in foreign investments, and interim period income tax accounting for year-to-date losses that exceed anticipated losses. The new accounting rules also simplify accounting for franchise taxes that are partially based on income, transactions with a government that result in a step up in the tax basis of goodwill, separate financial statements of legal entities that are not subject to tax, and enacted changes in tax laws in interim periods. The Company adopted this accounting standards update on the first day of the first quarter of 2021 with no material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Earnings Per Share - Notes to Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share - Notes to Financial Statements	May 01, 2021
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	NOTE 2 - EARNINGS PER SHARE: Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 260 – Earnings Per Share requires dual presentation of basic and diluted Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) on the face of all income statements for all entities with complex capital structures. The Company has presented one basic EPS and one diluted EPS amount for all common shares in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss). While the Company’s certificate of incorporation provides the right for the Board of Directors to declare dividends on Class A shares without declaration of commensurate dividends on Class B shares, the Company has historically paid the same dividends to both Class A and Class B shareholders and the Board of Directors has resolved to continue this practice. Accordingly, the Company’s allocation of income for purposes of the EPS computation is the same for Class A and Class B shares and the EPS amounts reported herein are applicable to both Class A and Class B shares. Basic EPS is computed as net income less earnings allocated to non-vested equity awards divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock options and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Three Months Ended May 1, 2021 May 2, 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Numerator Net earnings (loss) $ 20,713 $ (28,417) Earnings (loss) allocated to non-vested equity awards (942) 1,135 Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders $ 19,771 $ (27,282) Denominator Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 21,489,162 22,959,887 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 21,489,162 22,959,887 Net income (loss) per common share Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.92 $ (1.19) Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.92 $ (1.19)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	3 Months Ended
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	May 01, 2021
AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDisclosure[Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	NOTE 3 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: The following table sets forth information regarding the reclassification out of A ccumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands) for the three months ended May 1, 2021: Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021 $ 1,155 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification (173) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (b) 39 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (134) Ending Balance at May 1, 2021 $ 1,021 (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income ("OCI"). (b) Includes $ 51 impact of accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications into Interest and other income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $ 12 . The following table sets forth information regarding the reclassification out of A ccumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands) for the three months ended May 2, 2020: Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at February 1, 2020 $ 1,423 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification (802) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (b) 504 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (298) Ending Balance at May 2, 2020 $ 1,125 (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income ("OCI"). (b) Includes $ 655 impact of accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications into Interest and other income for net gains on available-for- sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $ 151 .

Financing Arrangements - Notes to Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
Financing Arrangements - Notes to Financial Statements	May 01, 2021
Financing Arrangements [Abstract]
Financing Arrangements	NOTE 4 – FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS: As of May 1, 2021, the Company had an unsecured revolving credit agreement allowing the Company to borrow $ 35.0 million less the balance of any letters of credit as discussed below. On June 2, 2020, the Company signed an amendment extending the revolving credit agreement through May 2023. The credit agreement contains various financial covenants and limitations, including the maintenance of specific financial ratios with which the Company was in compliance as of May 1, 2021. There were no borrowings outstanding under this credit facility as of May 1, 2021 or January 30, 2021. The weighted average interest rate under the credit facility was zero at May 1, 2021 due to no borrowings outstanding. At May 1, 2021 and January 30, 2021, the Company had no outstanding letters of credit relating to purchase commitments.

Reportable Segment Information - Notes to Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
	May 01, 2021
Reportable Segment Information [Abstract]
Reportable Segment Information	NOTE 5 – REPORTABLE SEGMENT INFORMATION: The Company has determined that it has four operating segments, as defined under ASC 280-10, including Cato, It’s Fashion, Versona and Credit. As outlined in ASC 280-10, the Company has two reportable segments: Retail and Credit. The Company has aggregated its three retail operating segments, including e- commerce, based on the aggregation criteria outlined in ASC 280-10, which states that two or more operating segments may be aggregated into a single reportable segment if aggregation is consistent with the objective and basic principles of ASC 280 -10, which require the segments to have similar economic characteristics, products, production processes, clients and methods of distribution. The Company’s retail operating segments have similar economic characteristics and similar operating, financial and competitive risks. They are similar in nature of product, as they all offer women’s apparel, shoes and accessories. Merchandise inventory for the Company’s retail operating segments is sourced from the same countries and some of the same vendors, using similar production processes. Merchandise for the Company’s operating segments is distributed to retail stores in a similar manner through the Company’s single distribution center and is subsequently distributed to clients in a similar manner. The Company operates its women’s fashion specialty retail stores in 32 states as of May 1, 2021, principally in the southeastern United States. The Company offers its own credit card to its customers and all credit authorizations, payment processing and collection efforts are performed by a separate subsidiary of the Company. The following schedule summarizes certain segment information (in thousands): Three Months Ended May 1, 2021 Retail Credit Total Revenues $212,547 $538 $213,085 Depreciation 3,042 - 3,042 Interest and other income (663) - (663) Income (loss) before taxes 23,540 254 23,794 Capital expenditures 554 - 554 Three Months Ended May 2, 2020 Retail Credit Total Revenues $99,890 $842 $100,732 Depreciation 4,006 - 4,006 Interest and other income (1,851) - (1,851) Income (loss) before taxes (37,923) 392 (37,531) Capital expenditures 5,311 - 5,311 Retail Credit Total Total assets as of May 1, 2021 $575,335 $42,585 $617,920 Total assets as of January 30, 2021 549,349 42,103 591,452 The following schedule summarizes the direct expenses of the credit segment which are reflected in Selling, general and administrative expenses (in thousands): The Company evaluates segment performance based on income before taxes. The Company does not allocate certain corporate expenses or income taxes to the credit segment. Three Months Ended May 1, 2021 May 2, 2020 Payroll $ 117 $ 152 Postage 78 111 Other expenses 89 187 Total expenses $ 284 $ 450

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The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Stock Based Compensation - Notes to Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
	May 01, 2021
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments Abstract
Stock Based Compensation	NOTE 6 – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION: As of May 1, 2021, the Company had two long-term compensation plans pursuant to which stock-based compensation was outstanding or could be granted. The 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan and 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan are for the granting of various forms of equity-based awards, including restricted stock and stock options for grant, to officers, directors and key employees. Effective May 24, 2018, shares for grant were no longer available under the 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan. The following table presents the number of options and shares of restricted stock initially authorized and available for grant under each of the plans as of May 1, 2021: 2013 2018 Plan Plan Total Options and/or restricted stock initially authorized 1,500,000 4,725,000 6,225,000 Options and/or restricted stock available for grant: May 1, 2021 - 3,564,915 3,564,915 In accordance with ASC 718, the fair value of current restricted stock awards is estimated on the date of grant based on the market price of the Company’s stock and is amortized to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the related vesting periods. As of May 1, 2021 and January 30, 2021, there was $ 14,763,000 and $ 10,550,000 , respectively, of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested restricted stock awards, which had a remaining weighted-average vesting period of 3.0 years and 2.1 years, respectively. The total compensation expense during the three months ended May 1, 2021 was $ 283,000 compared to $ 606,000 for the three months ended May 2, 2020. These expenses are classified as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). The following summary shows the changes in the shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding during the three months ended May 1, 2021: Weighted Average Number of Grant Date Fair Shares Value Per Share Restricted stock awards at January 30, 2021 1,023,956 $ 15.33 Granted 406,994 13.48 Vested (175,673) 22.21 Forfeited or expired (10,436) 13.67 Restricted stock awards at May 1, 2021 1,244,841 $ 13.77 The Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows eligible full-time employees to purchase a limited number of shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock during each semi-annual offering period at a 15% discount through payroll deductions. During the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, the Company sold 19,248 and 26,957 shares to employees at an average discount of $ 1.17 and $ 1.64 per share, respectively, under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The compensation expense recognized for the 15% discount given under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan was approximately $ 23,000 and $ 44,000 for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, respectively. These expenses ar e classified as a component of S elling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements o f Income (Loss).

Fair Value Measurements - Notes to Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements - Notes to Financial Statements	May 01, 2021
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures Text Block	NOTE 7 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS: The following tables set forth information regarding the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value (in thousands) as of May 1, 2021 and January 30, 2021: Quoted Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable May 1, 2021 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: State/Municipal Bonds $ 24,490 $ - $ 24,490 $ - Corporate Bonds 90,093 - 90,093 - U.S. Treasury/Agencies Notes and Bonds 29,120 - 29,120 - Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance 11,585 - - 11,585 Asset-backed Securities (ABS) 15,778 - 15,778 - Corporate Equities 846 846 - - Commercial Paper 1,821 - 1,821 - Total Assets $ 173,733 $ 846 $ 161,302 $ 11,585 Liabilities: Deferred Compensation (10,271) - - (10,271) Total Liabilities $ (10,271) $ - $ - $ (10,271) Quoted Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable January 30, 2021 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: State/Municipal Bonds $ 23,254 $ - $ 23,254 $ - Corporate Bonds 67,566 - 67,566 - U.S. Treasury/Agencies Notes and Bonds 17,869 - 17,869 - Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance 11,263 - - 11,263 Asset-backed Securities (ABS) 16,064 - 16,064 - Corporate Equities 703 703 - - Commercial Paper 2,069 - 2,069 - Total Assets $ 138,788 $ 703 $ 126,822 $ 11,263 Liabilities: Deferred Compensation (10,316) - - (10,316) Total Liabilities $ (10,316) $ - $ - $ (10,316) The Company’s investment portfolio was primarily invested in corporate bonds and tax-exempt and taxable governmental debt securities held in managed accounts with underlying ratings of A or better at May 1, 2021 and January 30, 2021. The state, municipal and corporate bonds have con tractual maturities which range from four days to 4.5 years. The U.S. Treasury Notes have contractual maturities which range from 14 days to 2.5 years. These securities are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded as Short-term investments, Restricted cash, Restricted short-term investments and Other assets on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. These assets are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported net of taxes in Accumulated other comprehensive income. The asset-backed securities are bonds comprised of auto loans and bank credit cards that carry AAA ratings. The auto loan asset-backed securities are backed by static pools of auto loans that were originated and serviced by captive auto finance units, banks or finance companies. The bank credit card asset -backed securities are backed by revolving pools of credit card receivables generated by account holders of cards from American Express, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase, Capital One, and Discover. Additionally, at May 1, 2021, the Company had $ 0.8 million of corporate equities and deferred compensation plan assets of $ 11.6 million. At January 30, 2021, the Company had $ 0.7 million of corporate equities and deferred compensation plan assets of $ 11.3 million. All of these assets are recorded within Other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Level 1 category securities are measured at fair value using quoted active market prices. Level 2 investment securities include corporate and municipal bonds for which quoted prices may not be available on active exchanges for identical instruments. Their fair value is principally based on market values determined by management with assistance of a third -party pricing service. Since quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are not available, these prices are determined by the pricing service using observable market information such as quotes from less active markets and/or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, among other factors. Deferred compensation plan assets consist of life insurance policies. These life insurance policies are valued based on the cash surrender value of the insurance contract, which is determined based on such factors as the fair value of the underlying assets and discounted cash flow and are therefore classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The Level 3 liability associated with the life insurance policies represents a deferred compensation obligation, the value of which is tracked via underlying insurance funds’ net asset values, as recorded in Other noncurrent liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. These funds are designed to mirror mutual funds and money market funds that are observable and actively traded. The following tables summarize the change in fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured using Level 3 inputs as of May 1, 2021 and January 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands): Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021 $ 11,263 Redemptions - Additions - Total gains or (losses) Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) 322 Included in other comprehensive income - Ending Balance at May 1, 2021 $ 11,585 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021 $ (10,316) Redemptions 547 Additions (145) Total (gains) or losses Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) (357) Included in other comprehensive income - Ending Balance at May 1, 2021 $ (10,271) Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at February 1, 2020 $ 10,517 Redemptions - Additions - Total gains or (losses) Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) 746 Included in other comprehensive income - Ending Balance at January 30, 2021 $ 11,263 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Beginning Balance at February 1, 2020 $ (10,391) Redemptions 1,714 Additions (652) Total (gains) or losses Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) (987) Included in other comprehensive income - Ending Balance at January 30, 2021 $ (10,316) The presentation in the table above has been revised to reflect current year presentation.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Notes to Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
	May 01, 2021
Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciples [TextBlock]	In March 2020 , the FASB issued ASU 2020- 04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Referenc e Rate Reform on Financial Reporting . In January 2021, the FASB clarified the scope of that guidance with the issuance of ASU 2021-01, “Reference Rate Reform: Scope.” The new accounting rules provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts and other transactions affected by reference rate reform. The amendments in this standard can be adopted any time before the fourth quarter of 2022. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of the new rules on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and disclosures.

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The entire disclosure for change in accounting principle. Includes, but is not limited to, nature, reason, and method of adopting amendment to accounting standards or other change in accounting principle.

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Income Tax - Notes to the Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
Income Tax - Notes to the Financial Statements	May 01, 2021
IncomeTaxDisclosureAbstract
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 9 – INCOME TAXES: The Company had an effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2021 of 12.9 % (Expense) compared to an effective tax rate of 24.3 % (Benefit) for the first quarter of 2020. The decrease in the 2021 first quarter tax rate was primarily due to higher pre-tax earnings and ability to realize foreign tax credits, offset by increases in state income taxes and an upward adjustment in the reserves for uncertain tax positions specific to state income taxes in the first quarter of 2020. Further, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“ CARES”) allows the Company to carryback losses five years; therefore, the Company has recorded $33.0 million of estimated refunds calculated through the first quarter of 2021 in Accounts receivable in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes	May 01, 2021
IncomeTaxDisclosureAbstract
Income Taxes	NOTE 9 – INCOME TAXES: The Company had an effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2021 of 12.9 % (Expense) compared to an effective tax rate of 24.3 % (Benefit) for the first quarter of 2020. The decrease in the 2021 first quarter tax rate was primarily due to higher pre-tax earnings and ability to realize foreign tax credits, offset by increases in state income taxes and an upward adjustment in the reserves for uncertain tax positions specific to state income taxes in the first quarter of 2020. Further, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“ CARES”) allows the Company to carryback losses five years; therefore, the Company has recorded $33.0 million of estimated refunds calculated through the first quarter of 2021 in Accounts receivable in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Commitments and Contingencies - Notes to the Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
	May 01, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 10 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES: The Company is, from time to time, involved in routine litigation incidental to the conduct of its business, including litigation regarding the merchandise that it sells, litigation regarding intellectual property, litigation instituted by persons injured upon premises under its control, litigation with respect to various employment matters, including alleged discrimination and wage and hour litigation, and litigation with present or former employees. Although such litigation is routine and incidental to the conduct of the Company’s business, as with any business of its size with a significant number of employees and significant merchandise sales, such litigation could result in large monetary awards. Based on information currently available, management does not believe that any reasonably possible losses arising from current pending litigation will have a material adverse effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements. However, given the inherent uncertainties involved in such matters, an adverse outcome in one or more such matters could materially and adversely affect the Company’s financial condition, results of opera tions and cash flows in any particular reporting period. The Company accrues for these matters when the liability is deemed probable and reasonably estimable.

Revenue Recognition Footnote	3 Months Ended
Revenue Recognition Footnote	May 01, 2021
RevenueRecognitionAndDeferredRevenueAbstract
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [TextBlock]	NOTE 11 – REVENUE RECOGNITION: The Company recognizes sales at the point of purchase when the customer takes possession of the merchandise and pays for the purchase, generally with cash or credit. Sales from purchases made with Cato credit, gift cards and layaway sales from stores are also recorded when the customer takes possession of the merchandise. E-commerce sales are recorded when the risk of loss is transferred to the customer. Gift cards are recorded as deferred revenue until they are redeemed or forfeited. Layaway sales are recorded as deferred revenue until the customer takes possession or forfeits the merchandise. Gift cards do not have expiration dates. A provision is made for estimated merchandise returns based on sales volumes and the Company’s experience; actual returns have not varied materially from historical amounts. A provision is made for estimated write-offs associated with sales made with the Company’s proprietary credit card. Amounts related to shipping and handling billed to customers in a sales transaction are classified as Other revenue and the costs related to shipping product to customers (billed and accrued) are classified as Cost of goods sold. The Company offers its own proprietary credit card to customers. All credit activity is performed by the Company’s wholly- owned subsidiaries. None of the credit card receivables are secured. The Company estimated customer credit losses of $ 131,000 and $ 69,000 for the periods ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, respectively, on sales purchased by the Company’s proprietary credit card of $ 4.4 million and $ 2.6 million for the periods ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, respectively. The following table provides information about receivables and contract liabilities from contracts with customers (in thousands): Balance as of May 1, 2021 January 30, 2021 Proprietary Credit Card Receivables, net $ 9,094 $ 9,606 Gift Card Liability $ 6,832 $ 8,155

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The entire disclosure of revenue from contract with customer to transfer good or service and to transfer nonfinancial asset. Includes, but is not limited to, disaggregation of revenue, credit loss recognized from contract with customer, judgment and change in judgment related to contract with customer, and asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer. Excludes insurance and lease contracts.

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Leases - Notes to the Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
Leases - Notes to the Financial Statements	May 01, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Operating Lease Dislcosure Leasee [Text Block]	NOTE 12 – LEASES: The Company determines whether an arrangement is a lease at inception. The Company has operating leases for stores, offices and equipment. Its leases have remaining lease terms of one year to 10 years, some of which include options to extend the lease term for up to five years, and some of which include options to terminate the lease within one year. The Company considers these options in determining the lease term used to establish its right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, it uses its estimated incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date of the lease in determining the present value of lease payments. The components of lease cost are shown below (in thousands): Three Months Ended May 1, 2021 May 2, 2020 Operating lease cost (a) $ 16,726 $ 16,993 Variable lease cost (b) $ 793 $ 80 (a) Includes right-of-use asset amortization of ($1.2) million and ($1.7) million for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, respectively. (b) Primarily related to monthly percentage rent for stores not presented on the balance sheet. Supplemental cash flow information and non-cash activity related to the Company’s operating leases are as follows (in thousands): Operating cash flow information: Three Months Ended May 1, 2021 May 2, 2020 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 15,947 $ 15,499 Non-cash activity: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations $ 734 $ 28,197 Weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for the Company’s operating leases are as follows: As of May 1, 2021 May 2, 2020 Weighted-average remaining lease term 2.7 years 3.2 years Weighted-average discount rate 3.73% 4.36% the maturities of lease liabilities by fiscal year for the Company’s operating leases are as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year 2021 (a) $ 51,803 2022 48,971 2023 36,102 2024 22,731 2025 13,915 Thereafter 36,870 Total lease payments 210,392 Less: Imputed interest 18,854 Present value of lease liabilities $ 191,538 (a) Excluding the 3 months ended May 1, 2021.

Earnings Per Share - (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share - (Tables)	May 01, 2021
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended May 1, 2021 May 2, 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Numerator Net earnings (loss) $ 20,713 $ (28,417) Earnings (loss) allocated to non-vested equity awards (942) 1,135 Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders $ 19,771 $ (27,282) Denominator Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 21,489,162 22,959,887 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 21,489,162 22,959,887 Net income (loss) per common share Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.92 $ (1.19) Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.92 $ (1.19)

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	May 01, 2021
AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDisclosure[Abstract]
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table Text Block	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021 $ 1,155 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification (173) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (b) 39 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (134) Ending Balance at May 1, 2021 $ 1,021 (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income ("OCI"). (b) Includes $ 51 impact of accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications into Interest and other income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $ 12 . Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at February 1, 2020 $ 1,423 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification (802) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (b) 504 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (298) Ending Balance at May 2, 2020 $ 1,125 (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income ("OCI"). (b) Includes $ 655 impact of accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications into Interest and other income for net gains on available-for- sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $ 151 .

Reportable Segment Information - (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Reportable Segment Information - (Tables)	May 01, 2021
Reportable Segment Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended May 1, 2021 Retail Credit Total Revenues $212,547 $538 $213,085 Depreciation 3,042 - 3,042 Interest and other income (663) - (663) Income (loss) before taxes 23,540 254 23,794 Capital expenditures 554 - 554 Three Months Ended May 2, 2020 Retail Credit Total Revenues $99,890 $842 $100,732 Depreciation 4,006 - 4,006 Interest and other income (1,851) - (1,851) Income (loss) before taxes (37,923) 392 (37,531) Capital expenditures 5,311 - 5,311 Retail Credit Total Total assets as of May 1, 2021 $575,335 $42,585 $617,920 Total assets as of January 30, 2021 549,349 42,103 591,452 Three Months Ended May 1, 2021 May 2, 2020 Payroll $ 117 $ 152 Postage 78 111 Other expenses 89 187 Total expenses $ 284 $ 450

Stock Based Compensation - Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Stock Based Compensation - Plans (Tables)	May 01, 2021
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments Abstract
Stock Based Compensation Plans	2013 2018 Plan Plan Total Options and/or restricted stock initially authorized 1,500,000 4,725,000 6,225,000 Options and/or restricted stock available for grant: May 1, 2021 - 3,564,915 3,564,915

Sechedule Of Restricted Stock Outstanding - (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Sechedule Of Restricted Stock Outstanding - (Tables)	May 01, 2021
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments Abstract
Schedule Of Changes In Restricted Stock Outstanding	Weighted Average Number of Grant Date Fair Shares Value Per Share Restricted stock awards at January 30, 2021 1,023,956 $ 15.33 Granted 406,994 13.48 Vested (175,673) 22.21 Forfeited or expired (10,436) 13.67 Restricted stock awards at May 1, 2021 1,244,841 $ 13.77

Fair Value Measurements - Assets at Fairvalue - (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	May 01, 2021
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures	Quoted Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable May 1, 2021 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: State/Municipal Bonds $ 24,490 $ - $ 24,490 $ - Corporate Bonds 90,093 - 90,093 - U.S. Treasury/Agencies Notes and Bonds 29,120 - 29,120 - Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance 11,585 - - 11,585 Asset-backed Securities (ABS) 15,778 - 15,778 - Corporate Equities 846 846 - - Commercial Paper 1,821 - 1,821 - Total Assets $ 173,733 $ 846 $ 161,302 $ 11,585 Liabilities: Deferred Compensation (10,271) - - (10,271) Total Liabilities $ (10,271) $ - $ - $ (10,271) Quoted Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable January 30, 2021 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: State/Municipal Bonds $ 23,254 $ - $ 23,254 $ - Corporate Bonds 67,566 - 67,566 - U.S. Treasury/Agencies Notes and Bonds 17,869 - 17,869 - Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance 11,263 - - 11,263 Asset-backed Securities (ABS) 16,064 - 16,064 - Corporate Equities 703 703 - - Commercial Paper 2,069 - 2,069 - Total Assets $ 138,788 $ 703 $ 126,822 $ 11,263 Liabilities: Deferred Compensation (10,316) - - (10,316) Total Liabilities $ (10,316) $ - $ - $ (10,316)

Fair Value Measurments - Level 3 Roll (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurments - Level 3 Roll (Tables)	May 01, 2021
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Level 3 Reconciliation	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021 $ 11,263 Redemptions - Additions - Total gains or (losses) Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) 322 Included in other comprehensive income - Ending Balance at May 1, 2021 $ 11,585 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Beginning Balance at January 30, 2021 $ (10,316) Redemptions 547 Additions (145) Total (gains) or losses Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) (357) Included in other comprehensive income - Ending Balance at May 1, 2021 $ (10,271) Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at February 1, 2020 $ 10,517 Redemptions - Additions - Total gains or (losses) Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) 746 Included in other comprehensive income - Ending Balance at January 30, 2021 $ 11,263 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Beginning Balance at February 1, 2020 $ (10,391) Redemptions 1,714 Additions (652) Total (gains) or losses Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) (987) Included in other comprehensive income - Ending Balance at January 30, 2021 $ (10,316) The presentation in the table above has been revised to reflect current year presentation.

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Revenue Recognition (Tables)	May 01, 2021
RevenueRecognitionAndDeferredRevenueAbstract
ContractWithCustomerAssetAndLiabilityTableTextBlock	Balance as of May 1, 2021 January 30, 2021 Proprietary Credit Card Receivables, net $ 9,094 $ 9,606 Gift Card Liability $ 6,832 $ 8,155

Leases - (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Leases - (Tables)	May 01, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended May 1, 2021 May 2, 2020 Operating lease cost (a) $ 16,726 $ 16,993 Variable lease cost (b) $ 793 $ 80 (a) Includes right-of-use asset amortization of ($1.2) million and ($1.7) million for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, respectively. (b) Primarily related to monthly percentage rent for stores not presented on the balance sheet.
Lessee Operating Leases Supplemental Cash Flow Information and Noncash Activity Table [Table Text Block]	Operating cash flow information: Three Months Ended May 1, 2021 May 2, 2020 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 15,947 $ 15,499 Non-cash activity: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations $ 734 $ 28,197
Lessee Operating Lease Weighted Averages Table [Table Text Block] showing weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate	As of May 1, 2021 May 2, 2020 Weighted-average remaining lease term 2.7 years 3.2 years Weighted-average discount rate 3.73% 4.36%
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2021 (a) $ 51,803 2022 48,971 2023 36,102 2024 22,731 2025 13,915 Thereafter 36,870 Total lease payments 210,392 Less: Imputed interest 18,854 Present value of lease liabilities $ 191,538 (a) Excluding the 3 months ended May 1, 2021.

General - Notes to Financial Statements - (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	May 01, 2021	May 02, 2020
General Dsiclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Declared Dividend		$ 0.33
Repurchase of common stock	$ 5,629,000	$ 9,875,000
Net income	20,713,000	(28,417,000)
Dividends paid	$ 0	$ 7,990,000

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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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Earnings Per Share - (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share - (Details) - USD ($)	May 01, 2021	May 02, 2020
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract]
Net income	$ 20,713,000	$ (28,417,000)
Earnings Allocated to Non-Vesting Equity Awards	(942,000)	1,135,000
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders	$ 19,771,000	$ (27,282,000)
Basic Weighted-Average common shares outstanding	21,489,162	22,959,887
Dilluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding	21,489,162	22,959,887
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.92	$ (1.19)
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.92	$ (1.19)

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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

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ReclassificationAdjustmentOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLineItems
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Reportable Segment Information - (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
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Authorized And Available For Grant [Line Items]
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Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Sold	19,248	26,957
Compensation Expense	$ 23,000	$ 44,000
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Fair Value Measurements - Assets at Fairvalue - (Details) - USD ($)	May 01, 2021	Jan. 30, 2021
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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Total Financial Liabilities At Fair Value		(10,316,000)
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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Level 3
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Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	10,271,000	10,316,000
Total Financial Liabilities At Fair Value	(10,271,000)	(10,316,000)
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Available for sale Securities	$ 24,490,000	23,254,000
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Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Term	4 days
State/Municipal Bonds \| Maximum
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Term	4 years 6 months
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale Securities	90,093,000	67,566,000
Corporate Bonds \| Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale Securities	90,093,000	67,566,000
US Treasury Notes
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale Securities	$ 29,120,000	17,869,000
US Treasury Notes \| Minimum
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Term	14 days
US Treasury Notes \| Maximum
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Term	2 years 6 months
US Treasury Notes \| Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale Securities	$ 29,120,000	17,869,000
Corporate Equities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale Securities	846,000	703,000
Corporate Equities \| Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale Securities	846,000	703,000
Certificates of Deposit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale Securities	1,821,000	2,069,000
Certificates of Deposit \| Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale Securities	1,821,000	2,069,000
Asset Backed Securities (ABS)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale Securities	15,778,000	16,064,000
Asset Backed Securities (ABS) \| Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale Securities	15,778,000	16,064,000
Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash Surrender Value, Fair Value Disclosure	11,585,000	11,263,000
Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance \| Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash Surrender Value, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 11,585,000	$ 11,263,000

Fair Value Measurements - Level 3 Roll - (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 01, 2021	Jan. 30, 2021
Deferred Compensation
FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems
Begining Balance	$ 10,316,000	$ 10,391,000
Redemptions	(547,000)	(1,714,000)
Additions	(145,000)	(652,000)
Losses (Gains) Included In Earnings	357,000	987,000
Ending Balance	10,271,000	10,316,000
Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	11,263,000	10,517,000
Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings	(322,000)	(746,000)
Ending Balance	$ 11,585,000	$ 11,263,000

Income Tax (Details)	3 Months Ended
Income Tax (Details)	May 01, 2021	May 02, 2020
IncomeTaxDisclosureAbstract
Effective Income Tax Rate	12.90%	24.30%

Effective Tax Rate (Details)	3 Months Ended
Effective Tax Rate (Details)	May 01, 2021	May 02, 2020
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperationsTaxRateReconciliationAbstract
Effective Income Tax Rate	12.90%	24.30%

Revenue Recognition Disclosure Table - (Details) - USD ($)	May 01, 2021	Jan. 30, 2021
RevenueRecognitionAndDeferredRevenueAbstract
Proprietary Credit Card Receivables Net	$ 9,094,000	$ 9,606,000
Gift Card Liability	$ 6,832,000	$ 8,155,000

Revenue Recognition Cato Credit Card - (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	May 01, 2021	May 02, 2020
RevenueRecognitionAndDeferredRevenueAbstract
Proprietary Credit Card Uncollectable amounts	$ 131,000	$ 69,000
Proprietary Credit Card Sales	$ 4,400,000	$ 2,600,000

Leases - (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Leases - (Details) - USD ($)	May 01, 2021	May 02, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.73%	4.36%
Operating Lease, Expense	$ 16,726,000	$ 16,993,000
Variable Lease, Cost	793,000	80,000
Operating Lease, Payments	15,947,000	15,499,000
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability	734,000	$ 28,197,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	51,803,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	48,971,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	36,102,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	22,731,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due In Five Years	13,915,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	36,870,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	210,392,000
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount	(18,854,000)
Operating Lease, Liability	$ 191,538,000