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Supplemental Cash Flow Information - (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
Supplemental Cash Flow Information - (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Abstract Cato [Abstract]
Income Taxes Paid, Net	$ 25,470,000	$ 15,780,000

The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income, net of any cash received during the current period as refunds for the overpayment of taxes.

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