Revenue Recognition Cato Credit Card - (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Nov. 02, 2019
RevenueRecognitionAndDeferredRevenueAbstract
Proprietary Credit Card Uncollectable amounts	$ 311,000	$ 670,000
Proprietary Credit Card Sales	$ 11,100,000	$ 20,300,000