Revenue Recognition Cato Credit Card - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
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Proprietary Credit Card Uncollectable amounts	$ 700,000	$ 897,000
Proprietary Credit Card Sales	$ 26,600,000	$ 27,400,000