Revenue Recognition Cato Credit Card - (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018
RevenueRecognitionAndDeferredRevenueAbstract
Proprietary Credit Card Uncollectable amounts	$ 670,000	$ 681,000
Proprietary Credit Card Sales	$ 20,300,000	$ 20,800,000