Revenue Recognition Cato Credit Card - (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019
RevenueRecognitionAndDeferredRevenueAbstract
Proprietary Credit Card Uncollectable amounts	$ 185,000	$ 455,000
Proprietary Credit Card Sales	$ 6,900,000	$ 13,800,000