Revenue Recognition Cato Credit Card - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
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Proprietary Credit Card Uncollectable amounts	$ 435,000	$ 700,000
Proprietary Credit Card Sales	$ 15,200,000	$ 26,600,000