Revenue Recognition Cato Credit Card - (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2019	Aug. 04, 2018
RevenueRecognitionAndDeferredRevenueAbstract
Proprietary Credit Card Uncollectable amounts	$ 455,000	$ 458,000
Proprietary Credit Card Sales	$ 13,800,000	$ 14,100,000