Revenue Recognition Cato Credit Card - (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
RevenueRecognitionAndDeferredRevenueAbstract
Proprietary Credit Card Uncollectable amounts	$ 681,000	$ 666,000
Proprietary Credit Card Sales	$ 20,800,000	$ 20,100,000