Revenue Recognition Cato Credit Card - (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2021	Aug. 01, 2020	Jul. 31, 2021	Aug. 01, 2020
RevenueRecognitionAndDeferredRevenueAbstract
Proprietary Credit Card Uncollectable amounts	$ 144,000	$ 116,000	$ 275,000	$ 185,000
Proprietary Credit Card Sales	$ 4,800,000	$ 4,300,000	$ 9,200,000	$ 6,900,000