Revenue Recognition Cato Credit Card - (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020	May 04, 2019
RevenueRecognitionAndDeferredRevenueAbstract
Proprietary Credit Card Uncollectable amounts	$ 69,000	$ 226,000
Proprietary Credit Card Sales	$ 2,600,000	$ 6,900,000