The Cato Corporation (CATO) 10-K 2 Apr 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Cato Corp
Entity Central Index Key	'0000018255
Document Type	'10-K
Document Period End Date	1-Feb-14
Amendment Flag	'false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--02-01
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'CY
Entity Public Float	$780,410,915
Common Class A [Member]	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (actual number)	27,498,216
Common Class B [Member]	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (actual number)	1,743,525

Condensed_Consolidated_Income_

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements Of Income and Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Revenues	'	'	'
Retail sales	$910,500	$933,782	$920,622
Other income (principally finance charges, late fees and layaway charges)	9,533	10,266	10,836
Total revenues	920,033	944,048	931,458
COSTS AND EXPENSES, NET	'	'	'
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	571,246	581,961	574,176
Selling, general and administrative (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	245,868	244,327	238,982
Depreciation	21,825	22,455	21,825
Interest Expense	75	116	21
Interest and other income	3,267	3,782	3,817
Cost and expenses, net	835,747	845,077	831,187
Income before income taxes	84,286	98,971	100,271
Income tax expense	29,964	37,303	35,437
Net income	54,322	61,668	64,834
Basic earnings per share	$1.86	$2.11	$2.21
Diluted earnings per share	$1.86	$2.11	$2.21
Dividends per share	$0.20	$2.98	$0.88
Comprehensive income	'	'	'
Net income	54,322	61,668	64,834
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	43	115	-660
Comprehensive income	$54,279	$61,553	$65,494

Condensed_Consolidated_Income_1

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements Of Income and Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTaxParentheticalDisclosuresAbstract	'	'	'
Tax Effect of Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Available-For-Sale Securities	($26)	($69)	$406

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$79,427	$31,069
Short-term investments	161,128	157,578
Restricted cash and investments	4,701	5,999
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	39,224	40,016
Merchandise inventories	150,861	140,738
Deferred income taxes	4,720	4,631
Prepaid expenses	6,687	10,183
Total Current Assets	446,748	390,214
Property and equipment - net	141,129	134,227
Noncurrent deferred tax asset	1,373	0
Other assets	7,668	8,205
Total Assets	596,918	532,646
Current Liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	111,514	99,247
Accrued expenses	45,763	43,773
Accrued bonus and benefits	4,999	2,290
Accrued income taxes	14,855	14,292
Total Current Liabilities	177,131	159,602
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent	0	3,330
Other noncurrent liabilities (primarily deferred rent)	28,678	24,480
Commitments And Contingenciess	0	0
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $100 par value per share, 100,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Common stock	975	976
Additional paid-in capital	80,463	76,594
Retained earnings	308,893	266,843
AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax	778	821
Total Stockholders' Equity	391,109	345,234
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity	596,918	532,646
Common Class A [Member]	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Common stock	917	918
Common Class B [Member]	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Common stock	$58	$58

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current	$1,743	$2,053
Preferred Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share	$100	$100
Preferred Stock Shares Authorized	100,000	100,000
Preferred Stock Shares Issued	0	0
Common Class B [Member]	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Common Stock Shares Authorized	15,000,000	15,000,000
Common Stock Shares Issued	1,743,525	1,743,525
Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share	$0.03	$0.03
Common Class A [Member]	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Common Stock Shares Authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common Stock Shares Issued	27,498,216	27,543,376
Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share	$0.03	$0.03

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net income	$54,322	$61,668	$64,834
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation	21,825	22,455	21,825
Provision For Doubtful Accounts	1,009	1,259	1,723
Purchase premium and premium amortization	-873	0	0
Share Based Compensation	3,007	2,796	2,559
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	-88	-509	-417
Deferred income taxes	-4,766	-5,540	-1,944
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	1,665	1,747	743
Impairment	2,646	2,011	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-217	1,749	-5,044
Merchandise inventories	-10,123	-10,356	13,646
Prepaid and other assets	2,969	-5,689	-1,968
Accrued income taxes	651	-343	3,700
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	20,932	9,103	-18,316
Net cash provided by operating activities	92,959	80,351	81,341
INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-31,542	-45,175	-35,890
Purchase of short-term investments	-65,455	-108,662	-109,098
Sales of short-term investments	62,766	156,642	85,796
Change in restricted cash and investments	1,298	-674	-499
Net cash used in investing activities	-32,933	2,131	-59,691
FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Dividends paid	-5,853	-87,222	-25,715
Repurchase of common stock	-6,429	-367	-10,622
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan	394	723	488
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation financing activities	88	509	417
Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised	132	51	45
Net cash provided used in financing activities	-11,668	-86,306	-35,387
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	48,358	-3,824	-13,737
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	31,069	34,893	48,630
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	79,427	31,069	34,893
Change in Accrued PPE	$4,315	$2,819	$0

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Class A Common Stock	Convertible Class B Common Stock	Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
In Thousands
Balance at Jan. 29, 2011	'	$925	$58	$68,537	$264,217	$276
Net income	64,834	0	0	0	64,834	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	-660	0	0	0	'	660
Dividends	'	0	0	0	-25,715	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan	'	1	0	571	0	0
Class A common stock sold through stock option plans	'	0	0	290	0	0
Class A common stock issued through restricted stock grant plans	'	3	0	2,459	12	0
Windfall tax benefit from equity compensation plans	'	'	0	173	0	0
Retirement of treasury sharess	'	-15	0	0	-10,607	0
Balance at Jan. 28, 2012	'	914	58	72,030	292,741	936
Net income	61,668	0	0	0	61,668	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	115	0	0	0	0	-115
Dividends	'	0	0	0	-87,222	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan	'	1	0	849	0	0
Class A common stock sold through stock option plans	'	0	0	562	0	0
Class A common stock issued through restricted stock grant plans	'	3	0	2,644	23	0
Windfall tax benefit from equity compensation plans	'	0	0	509	'	0
Retirement of treasury sharess	'	0	0	0	-367	0
Balance at Feb. 02, 2013	266,843	918	58	76,594	'	821
Net income	54,322	0	0	0	54,322	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	43	0	0	0	0	-43
Dividends	'	0	0	0	-5,853	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan	'	1	0	463	0	0
Class A common stock sold through stock option plans	'	0	0	145	0	0
Class A common stock issued through restricted stock grant plans	'	7	0	2,915	1	0
Windfall tax benefit from equity compensation plans	'	0	0	346	0	0
Retirement of treasury sharess	'	-9	0	0	-6,420	0
Balance at Feb. 01, 2014	'	$917	$58	$80,463	$308,893	$778

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto1

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
us-gaap_StatementOfStockholdersEquityAbstract	'	'	'
Tax Effect of Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Available-For-Sale Securities	($26)	($69)	$406
Stock Transactions, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Dividends per share	$0.20	$2.98	$0.88
Class A common stock shares sold through employee stock purchase plans	19,070	32,995	23,975
Exercised	9,050	5,750	4,875
Class A common stock shares issued through restricted stock grant plans	198,017	98,743	85,556
Retirement of treasury shares - retired shares	271,296	12,997	453,655

Summary_Of_Accounting_Policies

Summary Of Accounting Policies - (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
General Dsiclosure [Abstract]	'
Principles Of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Cato Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Company”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Description Of Business	'
	Description of Business and Fiscal Year: The Company has two reportable segments — the operation of a fashion specialty stores segment (“Retail Segment”) and a credit card segment (“Credit Segment”). The apparel specialty stores operate under the names “Cato,” “Cato Fashions,” “Cato Plus,” “It's Fashion,” “It's Fashion Metro” and “Versona Accessories” and are located primarily in strip shopping centers principally in the southeastern United States. The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest January 31.
Description of Fiscal Year	'
	Description of Business and Fiscal Year: The Company has two reportable segments — the operation of a fashion specialty stores segment (“Retail Segment”) and a credit card segment (“Credit Segment”). The apparel specialty stores operate under the names “Cato,” “Cato Fashions,” “Cato Plus,” “It's Fashion,” “It's Fashion Metro” and “Versona Accessories” and are located primarily in strip shopping centers principally in the southeastern United States. The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest January 31.
Use Of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates: The preparation of the Company's financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant accounting estimates reflected in the Company's financial statements include the allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory shrinkage, the calculation of potential asset impairment, workers' compensation, general and auto insurance liabilities, reserves relating to self-insured health insurance, and uncertain tax positions.
Cash And Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
Short-Term Investments	'
	Short-Term Investments:    Investments with original maturities beyond three months are classified as short-term investments. See Note 3 for the Company's estimated fair value of, and other information regarding, its short-term investments. The Company's short-term investments are all classified as available-for-sale. As they are available for current operations, they are classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Current Assets. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and temporary losses, net of income taxes, reported as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income. Other than temporary declines in the fair value of investments are recorded as a reduction in the cost of the investments in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and a reduction of Interest and other income in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income. The cost of debt securities is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity. The amortization of premiums, accretion of discounts and realized gains and losses are included in Interest and other income.
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, we discovered that we had improperly netted our purchases and sales activity for our investments within cash flows related to investing activities in prior periods. In addition, we had also improperly classified the premiums and amortization of premiums on those investments in cash flows related to investing activities when they should have been in cash flows related to operating activities. The presentation of these amounts was corrected in the current period financial statements and was immaterial to all prior periods presented. Fiscal 2013 quarterly consolidated statements of cash flows will be revised in future filings as those periods are presented.
Restricted Cash And Short-Term Investments	'
	Restricted Cash and Investments: The Company has $4.7 million in escrow at February 1, 2014 as security and collateral for administration of the Company's self-insured workers' compensation and general liability coverage which is reported as Restricted cash and investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	'
	Supplemental Cash Flow Information: Income tax payments, net of refunds received, for the fiscal years ended February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 were $34,238,000, $43,124,000 and $34,290,000, respectively.
Inventories	'
	Inventories: Merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market as determined by the weighted-average cost method.
PropertyAnd Equipment	'
	Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Maintenance and repairs are expensed to operations as incurred; renewals and betterments are capitalized. Depreciation is determined on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets excluding leasehold improvements. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life or lease term. For leases with renewal periods at the Company's option, the Company generally uses the original lease term plus reasonably assured renewal option periods (generally one five year option period) to determine estimated useful lives. Typical estimated useful lives are as follows:
Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets	'
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company invests in property and equipment primarily in connection with the opening and remodeling of stores and in computer software and hardware. The Company periodically reviews its store locations and estimates the recoverability of its assets, recording an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value, if necessary, when the Company decides to close the store or otherwise determines that future estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with those assets will not be sufficient to recover the carrying value. This determination is based on a number of factors, including the store's historical operating results and cash flows, estimated future sales growth, real estate development in the area and perceived local market conditions that can be difficult to predict and may be subject to change. Store asset impairment charges incurred in fiscal 2013 were $2,646,000. Store asset impairment charges incurred in fiscal 2012 were $2,011,000. Store asset impairment charges incurred in fiscal 2011 were de minimis. In addition, the Company regularly evaluates its computer-related and other long-lived assets and may accelerate depreciation over the revised useful life if the asset is expected to be replaced or has limited future value. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income for that period.
Leases	'
	Leases
	The Company determines the classification of leases consistent with ASC 840 - Leases. The Company leases all of its retail stores. Most lease agreements contain construction allowances and rent escalations. For purposes of recognizing incentives and minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, including renewal periods considered reasonably assured, the Company begins amortization as of the initial possession date which is when the Company enters the space and begins to make improvements in preparation for intended use.
	For construction allowances, the Company records a deferred rent liability in Other noncurrent liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortizes the deferred rent over the term of the respective lease as a reduction to Cost of goods sold on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
	For scheduled rent escalation clauses during the lease terms or for rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy, the Company records minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes sales at the point of purchase when the customer takes possession of the merchandise and pays for the purchase, generally with cash or credit. Sales from purchases made with Cato credit, gift cards and layaway sales from stores are also recorded when the customer takes possession of the merchandise. E-Commerce sales are recorded when the risk of loss is transferred to the customer. Gift cards are recorded as deferred revenue until they are redeemed or forfeited. Layaway sales are recorded as deferred revenue until the customer takes possession or forfeits the merchandise. Gift cards do not have expiration dates. A provision is made for estimated merchandise returns based on sales volumes and the Company's experience; actual returns have not varied materially from historical amounts.
	In fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recognized $370,000, $500,000 and $470,000, respectively, of income on unredeemed gift cards (“gift card breakage”) as a component of Other income on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Gift card breakage is determined after 60 months when the likelihood of the remaining balances being redeemed is remote based on our historical redemption data and there is no legal obligation to remit the remaining balances to relevant jurisdictions.
	The Company offers its own credit card to customers. All credit activity is performed by the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries. None of the credit card receivables are secured. Finance income is recognized as earned under the interest method and late charges are recognized in the month in which they are assessed, net of provisions for estimated uncollectible amounts. The Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable and records an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the aging of accounts and estimates of actual write-offs. Finance revenue on the Company's private label credit card portfolio is recognized as earned under the interest method. Late fees are recognized as earned, less provisions for estimated uncollectible fees.
Cost Of Goods Sold	'
	Cost of Goods Sold: Cost of goods sold includes merchandise costs, net of discounts and allowances, buying costs, distribution costs, occupancy costs, freight, and inventory shrinkage. Net merchandise costs and in-bound freight are capitalized as inventory costs. Buying and distribution costs include payroll, payroll-related costs and operating expenses for our buying departments and distribution center. Occupancy expenses include rent, real estate taxes, insurance, common area maintenance, utilities and maintenance for stores and distribution facilities. Buying, distribution, occupancy and internal transfer costs are treated as period costs and are not capitalized as part of inventory.
Stock Repurchase Program	'
	Stock Repurchase Program: For fiscal year ending February 1, 2014, the Company had 1,704,672 shares remaining in open authorization. There is no specified expiration date for the Company's repurchase program.
Advertising	'
	Advertising: Advertising costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Advertising expense was approximately $5,741,000, $6,186,000 and $7,056,000 for the fiscal years ended February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively
Vendor Allowances	'
	Vendor Allowances: The Company receives certain allowances from vendors primarily related to purchase discounts and markdown and damage allowances. All allowances are reflected in Cost of goods sold as earned when the related products are sold. Cash consideration received from a vendor is presumed to be a reduction of the purchase cost of merchandise and is reflected as a reduction of inventory. The Company does not receive cooperative advertising allowances.
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share: ASC 260 - Earnings Per Share, requires dual presentation of basic EPS and diluted EPS on the face of all income statements for all entities with complex capital structures. The Company has presented one basic EPS and one diluted EPS amount for all common shares in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income. While the Company's certificate of incorporation provides the right for the Board of Directors to declare dividends on Class A shares without declaration of commensurate dividends on Class B shares, the Company has historically paid the same dividends to both Class A and Class B shareholders and the Board of Directors has resolved to continue this practice. Accordingly, the Company's allocation of income for purposes of EPS computation is the same for Class A and Class B shares and the EPS amounts reported herein are applicable to both Class A and Class B shares.
	Basic EPS is computed as net income less earnings allocated to non-vested equity awards divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock options and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes: The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return. Income taxes are provided based on the asset and liability method of accounting, whereby deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the Company's assets and liabilities.
	Unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions are established in accordance with ASC 740 when, despite the fact that the tax return positions are supportable, the Company believes these positions may be challenged and the results are uncertain. The Company adjusts these liabilities in light of changing facts and circumstances. Potential accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within operations are recognized as a component of earnings before taxes.
Store Opening Costs	'
	Store Opening Costs: Costs relating to the opening of new stores or the relocating or
	expanding of existing stores are expensed as incurred. A portion of construction, design, and site selection costs are capitalized to new, relocated and remodeled stores.
Closed Store Lease Obligations	'
	Closed Store Lease Obligations: At the time stores are closed, provisions are made for the rentals
	required to be paid over the remaining lease terms on a discounted cash flow basis, reduced by any expected sublease rentals.
Insurance	'
	Insurance: The Company is self-insured with respect to employee health care, workers' compensation and general liability. The Company's self-insurance liabilities are based on the total estimated cost of claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported, less amounts paid against such claims, and are not discounted. Management reviews current and historical claims data in developing its estimates. The Company has stop-loss insurance coverage for individual claims in excess of $325,000 for employee healthcare, $350,000 for workers' compensation and $250,000 for general liability.
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments: The Company's carrying values of financial instruments, such as cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, restricted cash and short-term investments, approximate their fair values due to their short terms to maturity and/or their variable interest rates.
Stock Based Compensation	'
	Stock Based Compensation: The Company records compensation expense associated with restricted stock and other forms of equity compensation in accordance with ASC 718 - Compensation – Stock Compensation. Compensation cost associated with stock awards recognized in all years presented includes: 1) amortization related to the remaining unvested portion of all stock awards based on the grant date fair value and 2) adjustments for the effects of actual forfeitures versus initial estimated forfeitures.

General_Notes_to_Financial_Sta

General - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
General Dsiclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Account Policies	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company adopted guidance that requires additional disclosures on reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income. The new accounting guidance requires entities to report either parenthetically on the face of the financial statements or in the footnotes of these reclassifications for each financial statement line item. This new guidance only impacts disclosures and as such will have no impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company will adopt new accounting guidance which eliminates diversity in practice on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss, a similar tax loss, or tax credit carry forward exists at the reporting date. The new guidance may affect balance sheet classification of certain unrecognized tax benefits and will have no impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or cash flows.
	1.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
	Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Cato Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Company”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
	Correction of Prior Period Error: In connection with the preparation of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended February 2, 2013, the Company recorded the following out of period adjustments: (1) corrected its accounting for accrued landlord insurance by recording additional pre-tax expense of $1.2 million in 2012 which originated prior to fiscal year 2008; (2) corrected fiscal year 2011 federal income tax expense by recording an additional $1.1 million of income tax expense in 2012; and (3) corrected prior period state income tax expense of $0.6 million in 2012, of which $0.5 million originated in fiscal year 2011 and $0.1 million in fiscal year 2010. The Company has assessed the materiality of these errors and concluded that the errors were not material to any of the current or previously issued financial statements.
	Restricted Cash and Investments: The Company has $4.7 million in escrow at February 1, 2014 as security and collateral for administration of the Company's self-insured workers' compensation and general liability coverage which is reported as Restricted cash and investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Supplemental Cash Flow Information: Income tax payments, net of refunds received, for the fiscal years ended February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 were $34,238,000, $43,124,000 and $34,290,000, respectively.
	Inventories: Merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market as determined by the weighted-average cost method.
	Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Maintenance and repairs are expensed to operations as incurred; renewals and betterments are capitalized. Depreciation is determined on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets excluding leasehold improvements. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life or lease term. For leases with renewal periods at the Company's option, the Company generally uses the original lease term plus reasonably assured renewal option periods (generally one five year option period) to determine estimated useful lives. Typical estimated useful lives are as follows:
			Estimated
	Classification		Useful Lives
	Land improvements		10 years
	Buildings		30-40 years
	Leasehold improvements		5-10 years
	Fixtures and equipment		3-10 years
	Information technology equipment and software		3-10 years
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company invests in property and equipment primarily in connection with the opening and remodeling of stores and in computer software and hardware. The Company periodically reviews its store locations and estimates the recoverability of its assets, recording an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value, if necessary, when the Company decides to close the store or otherwise determines that future estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with those assets will not be sufficient to recover the carrying value. This determination is based on a number of factors, including the store's historical operating results and cash flows, estimated future sales growth, real estate development in the area and perceived local market conditions that can be difficult to predict and may be subject to change. Store asset impairment charges incurred in fiscal 2013 were $2,646,000. Store asset impairment charges incurred in fiscal 2012 were $2,011,000. Store asset impairment charges incurred in fiscal 2011 were de minimis. In addition, the Company regularly evaluates its computer-related and other long-lived assets and may accelerate depreciation over the revised useful life if the asset is expected to be replaced or has limited future value. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income for that period.
	Leases
	The Company determines the classification of leases consistent with ASC 840 - Leases. The Company leases all of its retail stores. Most lease agreements contain construction allowances and rent escalations. For purposes of recognizing incentives and minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, including renewal periods considered reasonably assured, the Company begins amortization as of the initial possession date which is when the Company enters the space and begins to make improvements in preparation for intended use.
	For construction allowances, the Company records a deferred rent liability in Other noncurrent liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortizes the deferred rent over the term of the respective lease as a reduction to Cost of goods sold on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
	For scheduled rent escalation clauses during the lease terms or for rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy, the Company records minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases.
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes sales at the point of purchase when the customer takes possession of the merchandise and pays for the purchase, generally with cash or credit. Sales from purchases made with Cato credit, gift cards and layaway sales from stores are also recorded when the customer takes possession of the merchandise. E-Commerce sales are recorded when the risk of loss is transferred to the customer. Gift cards are recorded as deferred revenue until they are redeemed or forfeited. Layaway sales are recorded as deferred revenue until the customer takes possession or forfeits the merchandise. Gift cards do not have expiration dates. A provision is made for estimated merchandise returns based on sales volumes and the Company's experience; actual returns have not varied materially from historical amounts.
	In fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recognized $370,000, $500,000 and $470,000, respectively, of income on unredeemed gift cards (“gift card breakage”) as a component of Other income on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Gift card breakage is determined after 60 months when the likelihood of the remaining balances being redeemed is remote based on our historical redemption data and there is no legal obligation to remit the remaining balances to relevant jurisdictions.
	The Company offers its own credit card to customers. All credit activity is performed by the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries. None of the credit card receivables are secured. Finance income is recognized as earned under the interest method and late charges are recognized in the month in which they are assessed, net of provisions for estimated uncollectible amounts. The Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable and records an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the aging of accounts and estimates of actual write-offs. Finance revenue on the Company's private label credit card portfolio is recognized as earned under the interest method. Late fees are recognized as earned, less provisions for estimated uncollectible fees.
	Cost of Goods Sold: Cost of goods sold includes merchandise costs, net of discounts and allowances, buying costs, distribution costs, occupancy costs, freight, and inventory shrinkage. Net merchandise costs and in-bound freight are capitalized as inventory costs. Buying and distribution costs include payroll, payroll-related costs and operating expenses for our buying departments and distribution center. Occupancy expenses include rent, real estate taxes, insurance, common area maintenance, utilities and maintenance for stores and distribution facilities. Buying, distribution, occupancy and internal transfer costs are treated as period costs and are not capitalized as part of inventory.
	Advertising: Advertising costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Advertising expense was approximately $5,741,000, $6,186,000 and $7,056,000 for the fiscal years ended February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.
	Stock Repurchase Program: For fiscal year ending February 1, 2014, the Company had 1,704,672 shares remaining in open authorization. There is no specified expiration date for the Company's repurchase program.
	Earnings Per Share: ASC 260 - Earnings Per Share, requires dual presentation of basic EPS and diluted EPS on the face of all income statements for all entities with complex capital structures. The Company has presented one basic EPS and one diluted EPS amount for all common shares in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income. While the Company's certificate of incorporation provides the right for the Board of Directors to declare dividends on Class A shares without declaration of commensurate dividends on Class B shares, the Company has historically paid the same dividends to both Class A and Class B shareholders and the Board of Directors has resolved to continue this practice. Accordingly, the Company's allocation of income for purposes of EPS computation is the same for Class A and Class B shares and the EPS amounts reported herein are applicable to both Class A and Class B shares.
	Basic EPS is computed as net income less earnings allocated to non-vested equity awards divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock options and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
			Fiscal Year Ended
			1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13			28-Jan-12
	Numerator		(Dollars in thousands)
		Net earnings	$	54,322	$	61,668		$	64,834
		Earnings allocated to non-vested equity awards		-884		-894			-1,016
		Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	53,438	$	60,774		$	63,818
	Denominator
		Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		28,767,615		28,796,815			28,896,355
		Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock		5,063		3,563			4,930
		Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		28,772,678		28,800,378			28,901,285
	Net income per common share
		Basic earnings per share	$	1.86	$	2.11		$	2.21
		Diluted earnings per share	$	1.86	$	2.11		$	2.21
	Vendor Allowances: The Company receives certain allowances from vendors primarily related to purchase discounts and markdown and damage allowances. All allowances are reflected in Cost of goods sold as earned when the related products are sold. Cash consideration received from a vendor is presumed to be a reduction of the purchase cost of merchandise and is reflected as a reduction of inventory. The Company does not receive cooperative advertising allowances.
	Income Taxes: The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return. Income taxes are provided based on the asset and liability method of accounting, whereby deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the Company's assets and liabilities.
	Unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions are established in accordance with ASC 740 when, despite the fact that the tax return positions are supportable, the Company believes these positions may be challenged and the results are uncertain. The Company adjusts these liabilities in light of changing facts and circumstances. Potential accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within operations are recognized as a component of earnings before taxes.
	Store Opening Costs: Costs relating to the opening of new stores or the relocating or
	expanding of existing stores are expensed as incurred. A portion of construction, design, and site selection costs are capitalized to new, relocated and remodeled stores.
	Closed Store Lease Obligations: At the time stores are closed, provisions are made for the rentals
	required to be paid over the remaining lease terms on a discounted cash flow basis, reduced by any expected sublease rentals.
	Insurance: The Company is self-insured with respect to employee health care, workers' compensation and general liability. The Company's self-insurance liabilities are based on the total estimated cost of claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported, less amounts paid against such claims, and are not discounted. Management reviews current and historical claims data in developing its estimates. The Company has stop-loss insurance coverage for individual claims in excess of $325,000 for employee healthcare, $350,000 for workers' compensation and $250,000 for general liability.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments: The Company's carrying values of financial instruments, such as cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, restricted cash and short-term investments, approximate their fair values due to their short terms to maturity and/or their variable interest rates.
	Stock Based Compensation: The Company records compensation expense associated with restricted stock and other forms of equity compensation in accordance with ASC 718 - Compensation – Stock Compensation. Compensation cost associated with stock awards recognized in all years presented includes: 1) amortization related to the remaining unvested portion of all stock awards based on the grant date fair value and 2) adjustments for the effects of actual forfeitures versus initial estimated forfeitures.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company adopted guidance that requires additional disclosures on reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income. The new accounting guidance requires entities to report either parenthetically on the face of the financial statements or in the footnotes of these reclassifications for each financial statement line item. This new guidance only impacts disclosures and as such will have no impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company will adopt new accounting guidance which eliminates diversity in practice on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss, a similar tax loss, or tax credit carry forward exists at the reporting date. The new guidance may affect balance sheet classification of certain unrecognized tax benefits and will have no impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or cash flows.
	The following is a summary of changes in stock options outstanding during the year ended February 1, 2014.
					Weighted
				Weighted	Average
				Average	Remaining			Aggregate
				Exercise	Contractual			Intrinsic
	Shares		Price	Term			Value(a)
Options outstanding at February 2, 2013	9,550	$	13.47	2.12 years		$	136,185
Granted	20,127		-
Forfeited or expired	-
Exercised	-9,050		-
Outstanding at February 1, 2014	20,627	$	23.33	9.04 years		$	163,000
Vested and exercisable at February 1, 2014	500	$	14.17	0.67 years		$	8,500
The following is a summary of changes in stock options outstanding during the year ended February 1, 2014.
				Weighted
			Weighted	Average
			Average	Remaining			Aggregate
			Exercise	Contractual			Intrinsic
	Shares		Price	Term			Value(a)
Options outstanding at February 2, 2013	9,550	$	13.47	2.12 years		$	136,185
Granted	20,127		-
Forfeited or expired	-
Exercised	-9,050		-
Outstanding at February 1, 2014	20,627	$	23.33	9.04 years		$	163,000
Vested and exercisable at February 1, 2014	500	$	14.17	0.67 years		$	8,500

Interest_and_Other_Income

Interest and Other Income	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Interestand Other Income Disclosure Text Block Abstract 1 [Abstract]	'
Interest and Other Income [Text Block]	'
	2.  Interest and Other Income:
		The components of Interest and other income are shown below (in thousands):
			1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13		28-Jan-12
		Dividend income	$	-17	$	-19	$	-16
		Interest income		-1,288		-1,518		-1,618
		Miscellaneous income		-1,686		-1,852		-1,943
		Net gain on investment sales		-276		-393		-240
		Interest and other income	$	-3,267	$	-3,782	$	-3,817

Shortterm_and_Other_Investment

Short-term and Other Investments	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
InvestmentsDebtAndEquitySecuritiesAbstract	'
Short-Term and Other Investments	'
	3.  Short-Term Investments:
	At February 1, 2014, the Company's investment portfolio was primarily invested in governmental debt securities held in managed accounts. These securities are classified as available-for-sale as they are highly liquid and are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains and temporary losses reported net of taxes in Accumulated other comprehensive income.
	The table below reflects gross accumulated unrealized gains (losses) in short-term investments at February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013 (in thousands).
			1-Feb-14						2-Feb-13
		Debt securities						Debt securities
		issued by various						issued by various
		states of the United						states of the United
		States and political		Corporate				States and political		Corporate
		subdivisions of		debt				subdivisions of		debt
		the states		securities		Total		the states		securities		Total
	Cost basis		157,358		2,795		160,153		148,605		7,989		156,594
	Unrealized gains		971		4		975		980		46		1,026
	Unrealized (loss)		-		-		-		-42		-		-42
	Estimated fair value	$	158,329	$	2,799	$	161,128	$	149,543	$	8,035	$	157,578
	Accumulated other comprehensive income on the Consolidated Balance Sheets reflects the accumulated unrealized net gains in short-term investments in addition to unrealized gains from equity investments and restricted cash investments. The table below reflects gross accumulated unrealized gains in these investments at February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013 (in thousands).
		1-Feb-14						2-Feb-13
				Deferred		Unrealized				Deferred		Unrealized
		Unrealized		Tax		Net Gain/		Unrealized		Tax		Net Gain/
	Security Type	Gain/(Loss)		Benefit		(Loss)		Gain/(Loss)		Benefit		(Loss)
	Short-Term Investments	$	978	$	-368	$	610	$	990	$	-372	$	618
	Equity Investments		270		-102		168		326		-123		203
	Total	$	1,248	$	-470	$	778	$	1,316	$	-495	$	821

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa

Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Abstract Cato [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	'
	Supplemental Cash Flow Information: Income tax payments, net of refunds received, for the fiscal years ended February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 were $34,238,000, $43,124,000 and $34,290,000, respectively.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Notes_

Fair Value Measurements - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014											Feb. 02, 2013
FairValue Measurements [Abstract]	'											'
Fair Value Disclosures Text Block	'											'
	The Company's investment portfolio was primarily invested in corporate bonds and tax-exempt and taxable governmental debt securities held in managed accounts with underlying ratings of A or better at February 1, 2014. The state, municipal and corporate bonds have contractual maturities which range from 14 days to 12.8 years. The U.S. Treasury Notes and Certificates of Deposit have contractual maturities which range from 12 days to 1.6 years. These securities are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded as Short-term investments, Restricted cash and investments and Other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. These assets are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported net of taxes in Accumulated other comprehensive income.											Quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs related to the ARS as of February 2, 2013 were as follows:
	Additionally, at February 1, 2014, the Company had $0.4 million of privately managed funds, $0.6 million of corporate equities and a single auction rate security (“ARS”) of $3.1 million which continues to fail its auction. All of these assets are recorded within Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. At February 2, 2013, the Company had $0.6 million of privately managed funds, $0.5 million of corporate equities, and a single ARS of $3.5 million, all of which are recorded within Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.											Fair Value	Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs
												$3,450	Net present value	Total Term	9.66 Years
	Level 1 category securities are measured at fair value using quoted active market prices. Level 2 investment securities include corporate and municipal bonds for which quoted prices may not be available on active exchanges for identical instruments. Their fair value is principally based on market values determined by management with assistance of a third party pricing service. Since quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are not available, these prices are determined by the pricing service using observable market information such as quotes from less active markets and/or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, among other factors.												of cash flows	Yield	0.23%
														Comparative bond discount rate	0.21%
	The ARS of $3,450,000 par value was issued by the Wake County, NC Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority. The security is an obligation of Duke Energy Progress and has a credit rating of Aa2. The Company has collected all interest payments when due since the security was purchased and continues to expect that it will receive all interest due on the security in full and on a timely basis in the future.
												Significant increases or decreases in certain of the inputs could result in a lower fair value measurement. For example, a decrease in the yield, or an increase to the comparative bond discount rate could result in a lower fair value.
	During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the ARS yield was substantially less than the comparative bond discount rate for two consecutive periods. As a result, the Company wrote down the ARS to approximate fair value as determined by publicly available data of recent sales for the security to third parties. This resulted in a loss of $310,500 included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) with respect to its ARS Portfolio as of February 1, 2014.
	The Company's failed ARS is recorded at $3,139,500 which approximates fair value using Level 3 inputs. Because there is no active market for this particular ARS, its fair value was analyzed through the use of a discounted cash flow analysis and observations from previous trades. The terms used in the analysis were based on management's estimate of the timing of future liquidity, which assumes that the security will be called or refinanced by the issuer or settled with a broker dealer prior to maturity. The discount rates used in the discounted cash flow analysis were based on market rates for similar liquid tax exempt securities with comparable ratings and maturities. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the timing of future liquidity, the Company also considered a liquidity/risk value reduction. In estimating the fair value of this ARS, the Company also considered recent trading activity, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, the probability that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the security and whether the security has been downgraded by a rating agency. The Company's valuation is sensitive to market conditions and management's judgment and can change significantly based on the assumptions used.
	The Company's privately managed funds consist of two types of funds. The privately managed funds cannot be redeemed at net asset value at a specific date without advance notice. As a result, the Company has classified the investments as Level 3.
	Deferred compensation plan assets consist of life insurance policies. These life insurance policies are valued based on the cash surrender value of the insurance contract, which is determined based on such factors as the fair value of the underlying assets and discounted cash flow and are therefore classified within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The level 3 liability associated with the life insurance policies represents a deferred compensation obligation, the value of which is tracked via underlying insurance funds. These funds are designed to mirror existing mutual funds and money market funds that are observable and actively traded. Cash surrender values are provided by third parties and reviewed for reasonableness by the Company.
	4.   Fair Value Measurements:
	The following tables set forth information regarding the Company's financial assets that are measured at fair value (in thousands) as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013.
						Prices in
						Active		Significant
						Markets for		Other		Significant
						Identical		Observable		Unobservable
				1-Feb-14		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
		Description					Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		Assets:
		State/Municipal Bonds		$	159,074	$	-	$	159,074	$	-
		Corporate Bonds			2,799		-		2,799		-
		Auction Rate Securities (ARS)			3,140		-		-		3,140
		U.S. Treasury Notes			3,405		3,405		-		-
		Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance			2,957		-		-		2,957
		Privately Managed Funds			392		-		-		392
		Corporate Equities			585		585		-		-
		Certificates of Deposit			100		100		-		-
		Total Assets		$	172,452	$	4,090	$	161,873	$	6,489
		Liabilities:
		Deferred Compensation			-3,298		-		-		-3,298
		Total Liabilities		$	-3,298	$	-	$	-	$	-3,298
						Prices in
						Active		Significant
						Markets for		Other		Significant
						Identical		Observable		Unobservable
				2-Feb-13		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
		Description					Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		State/Municipal Bonds		$	151,377	$	-	$	151,377	$	-
		Corporate Bonds			8,035		-		8,035		-
		Auction Rate Securities (ARS)			3,450		-		-		3,450
		U.S. Treasury Notes			3,906		3,906		-		-
		Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance			2,051		-		-		2,051
		Privately Managed Funds			561		-		-		561
		Corporate Equities			474		474		-		-
		Certificates of Deposit			100		100		-		-
		Total		$	169,954	$	4,480	$	159,412	$	6,062
		Liabilities:
		Deferred Compensation			-2,178		-		-		-2,178
		Total Liabilities		$	-2,178	$	-	$	-	$	-2,178
	The Company's investment portfolio was primarily invested in corporate bonds and tax-exempt and taxable governmental debt securities held in managed accounts with underlying ratings of A or better at February 1, 2014. The state, municipal and corporate bonds have contractual maturities which range from 14 days to 12.8 years. The U.S. Treasury Notes and Certificates of Deposit have contractual maturities which range from 12 days to 1.6 years. These securities are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded as Short-term investments, Restricted cash and investments and Other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. These assets are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported net of taxes in Accumulated other comprehensive income.
	Additionally, at February 1, 2014, the Company had $0.4 million of privately managed funds, $0.6 million of corporate equities and a single auction rate security (“ARS”) of $3.1 million which continues to fail its auction. All of these assets are recorded within Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. At February 2, 2013, the Company had $0.6 million of privately managed funds, $0.5 million of corporate equities, and a single ARS of $3.5 million, all of which are recorded within Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Level 1 category securities are measured at fair value using quoted active market prices. Level 2 investment securities include corporate and municipal bonds for which quoted prices may not be available on active exchanges for identical instruments. Their fair value is principally based on market values determined by management with assistance of a third party pricing service. Since quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are not available, these prices are determined by the pricing service using observable market information such as quotes from less active markets and/or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, among other factors.
	The ARS of $3,450,000 par value was issued by the Wake County, NC Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority. The security is an obligation of Duke Energy Progress and has a credit rating of Aa2. The Company has collected all interest payments when due since the security was purchased and continues to expect that it will receive all interest due on the security in full and on a timely basis in the future.
	During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the ARS yield was substantially less than the comparative bond discount rate for two consecutive periods. As a result, the Company wrote down the ARS to approximate fair value as determined by publicly available data of recent sales for the security to third parties. This resulted in a loss of $310,500 included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) with respect to its ARS Portfolio as of February 1, 2014.
	The Company's failed ARS is recorded at $3,139,500 which approximates fair value using Level 3 inputs. Because there is no active market for this particular ARS, its fair value was analyzed through the use of a discounted cash flow analysis and observations from previous trades. The terms used in the analysis were based on management's estimate of the timing of future liquidity, which assumes that the security will be called or refinanced by the issuer or settled with a broker dealer prior to maturity. The discount rates used in the discounted cash flow analysis were based on market rates for similar liquid tax exempt securities with comparable ratings and maturities. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the timing of future liquidity, the Company also considered a liquidity/risk value reduction. In estimating the fair value of this ARS, the Company also considered recent trading activity, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, the probability that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the security and whether the security has been downgraded by a rating agency. The Company's valuation is sensitive to market conditions and management's judgment and can change significantly based on the assumptions used.
	The Company's privately managed funds consist of two types of funds. The privately managed funds cannot be redeemed at net asset value at a specific date without advance notice. As a result, the Company has classified the investments as Level 3.
	Deferred compensation plan assets consist of life insurance policies. These life insurance policies are valued based on the cash surrender value of the insurance contract, which is determined based on such factors as the fair value of the underlying assets and discounted cash flow and are therefore classified within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The level 3 liability associated with the life insurance policies represents a deferred compensation obligation, the value of which is tracked via underlying insurance funds. These funds are designed to mirror existing mutual funds and money market funds that are observable and actively traded. Cash surrender values are provided by third parties and reviewed for reasonableness by the Company.
	The following tables summarize the change in fair value of the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured using Level 3 inputs as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013 (in thousands):
				Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
				Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3)
			Available-For-Sale			Other
			Debt Securities			Investments		Cash
		ARS			Private Equity		Surrender Value		Total
	Beginning Balance at February 2, 2013	$	3,450		$	561	$	2,051	$	6,062
	Redemptions		-			-122		-		-122
	Additions		-			-		775		775
	Total gains or (losses)
	Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets)		-311			121		131		-59
	Included in other comprehensive income		-			-168		-		-168
	Ending Balance at February 1, 2014	$	3,140		$	392	$	2,957	$	6,489
			Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
			Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3)
			Deferred
			Compensation		Total
	Beginning Balance at February 2, 2013	$	-2,178		$	-2,178
	Additions		-863			-863
	Total (gains) or losses
	Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets)		-257			-257
	Ending Balance at February 1, 2014	$	-3,298		$	-3,298
			Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
			Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3)
		Available-For-Sale			Other
		Debt Securities			Investments		Cash
		ARS			Private Equity		Surrender Value		Total
	Beginning Balance at January 28, 2012	$	3,450		$	1,604	$	-	$	5,054
	Redemptions		-			-1,041		-		-1,041
	Additions							1,932		1,932
	Total gains or (losses)
	Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets)		-			-		119		119
	Included in other comprehensive income		-			-2		-		-2
	Ending Balance at February 2, 2013	$	3,450		$	561	$	2,051	$	6,062
			Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
			Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3)
			Deferred
			Compensation		Total
	Beginning Balance at January 28, 2012	$	-		$	-
	Additions		-2,001			-2,001
	Total (gains) or losses
	Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets)		-177			-177
	Ending Balance at February 2, 2013	$	-2,178		$	-2,178
Quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs related to the ARS as of February 1, 2014 were as follows:
Fair Value		Valuation Technique		Unobservable Inputs
$3,140		Net present value		Total Term	8.66 Years
		of cash flows		Yield	0.07%
				Comparative bond discount rate	0.14%

Accounts_Receivable

Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Accounts Receivable Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Accounts Receivables	'
	5	Accounts Receivable:
		Accounts receivable consist of the following (in thousands):
			1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
		Customer accounts — principally deferred payment accounts	$	27,414	$	29,936
		Miscellaneous trade receivables		13,553		12,133
		Total		40,967		42,069
		Less allowance for doubtful accounts		1,743		2,053
		Accounts receivable — net	$	39,224	$	40,016
	Finance charge and late charge revenue on customer deferred payment accounts totaled $6,220,000, $6,929,000 and $7,716,000 for the fiscal years ended February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively, and charges against the allowance for doubtful accounts were approximately $1,009,000, $1,259,000 and $1,723,000 for the fiscal years ended February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively. Expenses relating to the allowance for doubtful accounts are classified as a component of Selling, general and administrative expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
PropertyAndEquipmentDisclosureAbstract	'
Property and Equipment	'
			Estimated
	Classification		Useful Lives
	Land improvements		10 years
	Buildings		30-40 years
	Leasehold improvements		5-10 years
	Fixtures and equipment		3-10 years
	Information technology equipment and software		3-10 years
	6	Property and Equipment:
		Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
			1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
		Land and improvements	$	7,851	$	6,980
		Buildings		27,269		25,948
		Leasehold improvements		94,185		86,540
		Fixtures and equipment		208,902		199,815
		Information technology equipment and software		58,705		57,378
		Construction in progress		12,300		9,004
		Total		409,212		385,665
		Less accumulated depreciation		268,083		251,438
		Property and equipment — net	$	141,129	$	134,227
		Construction in progress primarily represents costs related to new store development and investments in new technology.

Accrued_Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses	'
	7	Accrued Expenses:
		Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):
			1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
		Accrued payroll and related items	$	7,608	$	7,929
		Property and other taxes		15,285		14,011
		Accrued self-insurance		10,605		9,706
		Other		12,265		12,127
		Total	$	45,763	$	43,773

Financing_Arrangements_Notes_t

Financing Arrangements - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Financing Arrangements [Abstract]	'
Financing Arrangements	'
	8. Financing Arrangements
	As of February 1, 2014, the Company had an unsecured revolving credit agreement to borrow $35.0 million less the balance of revocable credits discussed below. During 2013, the revolving credit agreement was amended and extended to August 2015. The credit agreement contains various financial covenants and limitations, including the maintenance of specific financial ratios with which the Company was in compliance as of February 1, 2014. There were no borrowings outstanding under this credit facility during the periods ended February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 or January 28, 2012. The weighted average interest rate under the credit facility was zero at February 1, 2014 due to no borrowings during the year.
	At February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the Company had approximately $0.4 million, $2.9 million and $2.3 million, respectively, of outstanding revocable letters of credit relating to purchase commitments.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
us-gaap_StockholdersEquityNoteAbstract	'
Stockholders' Equity	'
	9.  Stockholders' Equity:
	The holders of Class A Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share, whereas the holders of Class B Common Stock are entitled to ten votes per share. Each share of Class B Common Stock may be converted at any time into one share of Class A Common Stock. Subject to the rights of the holders of any shares of Preferred Stock that may be outstanding at the time, in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, holders of Class A Common Stock are entitled to receive a preferential distribution of $1.00 per share of the net assets of the Company. Cash dividends on the Class B Common Stock cannot be paid unless cash dividends of at least an equal amount are paid on the Class A Common Stock.
	The Company's certificate of incorporation provides that shares of Class B Common Stock may be transferred only to certain “Permitted Transferees” consisting generally of the lineal descendants of holders of Class B Stock, trusts for their benefit, corporations and partnerships controlled by them and the Company's employee benefit plans. Any transfer of Class B Common Stock in violation of these restrictions, including a transfer to the Company, results in the automatic conversion of the transferred shares of Class B Common Stock held by the transferee into an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock.
	On March 24, 2014, the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	10.     Employee Benefit Plans:
	The Company has a defined contribution retirement savings plan (“401(k) plan”) which covers all associates who meet minimum age and service requirements. The 401(k) plan allows participants to contribute up to 60% of their annual compensation up to the maximum elective deferral, designated by the IRS. The Company is obligated to make a minimum contribution to cover plan administrative expenses. Further Company contributions are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The Company's contributions for the years ended February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 were approximately $1,196,000, $1,186,000 and $1,200,000, respectively.
	The Company has a trusteed, non-contributory Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), which covers substantially all associates who meet minimum age and service requirements. The amount of the Company's discretionary contribution to the ESOP is determined annually by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and can be made in Company Class A Common stock or cash. The Company has chosen to contribute cash and the plan purchases stock on the open market consistent with prior years. The Committee approved a contribution of approximately $887,000 for year ended February 1, 2014. The Company's contribution for the year ended February 2, 2013 was $508,000 and year ended January 28, 2012 was $514,000.
	The Company is primarily self-insured for health care. These costs are significant primarily due to the large number of the Company's retail locations and associates. The Company's self-insurance liabilities are based on the total estimated costs of claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported, less amounts paid against such claims. Management reviews current and historical claims data in developing its estimates. If the underlying facts and circumstances of the claims change or the historical trend is not indicative of future trends, then the Company may be required to record additional expense or a reduction to expense which could be material to the Company's reported financial condition and results of operations. The Company funds health care contributions to a third party provider.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
LeasesOperatingAbstract	'
Leases	'
	11.  Leases:
	The Company has operating lease arrangements for store facilities and equipment. Facility leases generally are at a fixed rate for periods of five years with renewal options. For leases with landlord capital improvement funding, the funded amount is recorded as a deferred liability and amortized over the term of the lease as a reduction to rent expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Equipment leases are generally for one to three year periods.
	The minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases are (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year
	2014	$	63,019
	2015		49,792
	2016		36,820
	2017		24,118
	2018		15,371
	Thereafter		29,017
	Total minimum lease payments	$	218,137
	The following schedule shows the composition of total rental expense for all leases (in thousands):
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13		28-Jan-12
	Fiscal Year Ended
	Minimum rentals	$	61,889	$	59,887	$	56,671
	Contingent rent		4		16		28
	Total rental expense	$	61,893	$	59,903	$	56,699

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	12.  Income Taxes:
	Unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions are established in accordance with ASC 740 when, despite the fact that the tax return positions are supportable, the Company believes these positions may be challenged and the results are uncertain. The Company adjusts these liabilities in light of changing facts and circumstances. As of February 1, 2014, the Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits totaling approximately $9.2 million, of which approximately $6.5 million would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. The Company had approximately $5.4 million, $5.0 million and $4.7 million of interest and penalties accrued related to uncertain tax positions as of February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to the resolution of uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. The Company recognized $927,000, $899,000 and $956,000 of interest and penalties in the Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income for the years ended February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for years before 2010. In state and local tax jurisdictions, the Company has limited exposure before 2004. During the next 12 months, various state and local taxing authorities' statues of limitations will expire and certain state examinations may close, which could result in a potential reduction of unrecognized tax benefits for which a range can not be determined.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):
			1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13			28-Jan-12
	Fiscal Year Ended
	Balances, beginning		$	8,892	$	8,689		$	8,343
	Additions for tax positions of the current year			1,209		1,222			1,118
	Additions for tax positions prior years			-		-			250
	Reduction for tax positions of prior years for:
	Settlements during the period			-464		-581			-685
	Lapses of applicable statue of limitations			-423		-438			-337
	Balance, ending		$	9,214	$	8,892		$	8,689
	The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):
			1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13			28-Jan-12
	Fiscal Year Ended
	Current income taxes:
	Federal		$	31,699	$	38,415		$	29,048
	State			3,032		4,429			3,181
	Total			34,731		42,844			32,229
	Deferred income taxes:
	Federal			-4,260		-4,952			2,867
	State			-507		-589			341
	Total			-4,767		-5,541			3,208
	Total income tax expense		$	29,964	$	37,303		$	35,437
	Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
									1-Feb-14			2-Feb-13
		Deferred tax assets:
			Allowance for doubtful accounts					$	598		$	772
			Inventory valuation						2,349			1,232
			Deferred lease liability						2,940			4,174
			Non-deductible accrued liabilities						1,133			1,355
			Other taxes						1,668			1,564
			Federal benefit of uncertain tax positions						4,292			3,910
			Equity compensation expense						3,246			2,728
			Accrued Bonus						800			-
			Other						2,065			1,952
				Total deferred tax assets					19,091			17,687
		Deferred tax liabilities
			Property and equipment						8,690			12,425
			Unrealized gains on short-term investments						469			495
			Health care expense						1,383			1,150
			Other						2,456			2,316
				Total deferred tax liabilities					12,998			16,386
		Net deferred tax liabilities (assets)						$	-6,093		$	-1,301
		The reconciliation of the Company's effective income tax rate with the statutory rate is as follows:
						1-Feb-14			2-Feb-13			28-Jan-12
		Fiscal Year Ended
		Federal income tax rate				35	%		35	%		35	%
		State income taxes				2.8			3.2			1.7
		Tax credits				-1.4			-1.1			-1
		Tax exempt interest				-0.5			-0.5			-0.5
		Effects of permanent differences				0.1			0.1			-0.1
		Other				-0.4			1			0.2
		Effective income tax rate				35.6	%		37.7	%		35.3	%

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	'
	13	Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited):
		Summarized quarterly financial results are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
		Fiscal 2013	First		Second		Third		Fourth
		Total revenues	$	269,698	$	231,718	$	201,043	$	217,574
		Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation)		112,797		86,768		72,256		76,966
		Net income		30,839		14,775		4,885		3,823
		Basic earnings per share	$	1.05	$	0.51	$	0.17	$	0.13
		Diluted earnings per share	$	1.05	$	0.51	$	0.17	$	0.13
		Fiscal 2012	First		Second		Third		Fourth
		Total revenues	$	275,344	$	234,063	$	200,005	$	234,636
		Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation)		117,512		91,604		69,606		83,365
		Net income		31,723		17,333		4,669		7,944
		Basic earnings per share	$	1.09	$	0.59	$	0.16	$	0.27
		Diluted earnings per share	$	1.09	$	0.59	$	0.16	$	0.27

Reportable_Segment_Information

Reportable Segment Information - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Reportable Segment Information [Abstract]	'
Reportable Segment Information	'
	14. Reportable Segment Information
	The Company has determined that it has four operating segments, as defined under ASC 280-10, including Cato, It's Fashion, Versona Accessories and Credit.  As outlined in ASC 280-10, the Company has two reportable segments: Retail and Credit.  The Company has aggregated its retail operating segments based on the aggregation criteria outlined in ASC 280-10, which states that two or more operating segments may be aggregated into a single reportable segment if aggregation is consistent with the objective and basic principles of ASC 280-10, if the segments have similar economic characteristics, similar product, similar production processes, similar clients and similar methods of distribution.
	The Company's retail operating segments have similar economic characteristics and similar operating, financial and competitive risks.  They are similar in nature of product, as they all offer women's apparel, shoes and accessories.  Merchandise inventory of the Company's operating segments is sourced from the same countries and some of the same vendors, using similar production processes.  Clients of the Company's operating segments have similar characteristics.  Merchandise for the Company's operating segments is distributed to retail stores in a similar manner through the Company's single distribution center and is subsequently distributed to clients in a similar manner.
	The Company operates its women's fashion specialty retail stores in 32 states as of February 1, 2014, principally in the southeastern United States. The Company offers its own credit card to its customers and all credit authorizations, payment processing, and collection efforts are performed by a separate subsidiary of the Company.
	The following schedule summarizes certain segment information (in thousands):
		Fiscal 2013			Retail			Credit		Total
		Revenues		$	913,813		$	6,220	$	920,033
		Depreciation			21,785			40		21,825
		Interest and other income			-3,267			-		-3,267
		Income before taxes			81,709			2,577		84,286
		Total assets			524,908			72,010		596,918
		Capital expenditures			31,423			119		31,542
		Fiscal 2012			Retail			Credit		Total
		Revenues		$	937,119		$	6,929	$	944,048
		Depreciation			22,404			51		22,455
		Interest and other income			-3,782			-		-3,782
		Income before taxes			95,972			2,999		98,971
		Total assets			463,527			69,119		532,646
		Capital expenditures			44,924			251		45,175
		Fiscal 2011			Retail			Credit		Total
		Revenues		$	923,742		$	7,716	$	931,458
		Depreciation			21,785			40		21,825
		Interest and other income			-3,817			-		-3,817
		Income before taxes			97,037			3,234		100,271
		Total assets			471,397			79,692		551,089
		Capital expenditures			35,804			86		35,890
	The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1. The Company evaluates performance based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes. The Company does not allocate certain corporate expenses to the credit segment.
	The following schedule summarizes the direct expenses of the credit segment which are reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses (in thousands):
			1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13		28-Jan-12
	Bad debt expense	$	1,009	$	1,259	$	1,723
	Payroll		907		919		954
	Postage		744		751		757
	Other expenses		943		950		1,008
	Total expenses	$	3,603	$	3,879	$	4,442

Stock_Based_Compensation_Notes

Stock Based Compensation - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock Based Compensation	'
	15.     Stock Based Compensation:
	As of February 1, 2014, the Company had three long-term compensation plans pursuant to which stock-based compensation was outstanding or could be granted. The Company's 1987 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan is for the granting of options to officers and key employees. The 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan and 2004 Incentive Compensation Plan are for the granting of various forms of equity-based awards, including restricted stock and stock options for grant, to officers, directors and key employees. Effective May 23, 2013, shares for grant were no longer available under the 2004 Amended and Restated Incentive Compensation Plan.
	The following table presents the number of options and shares of restricted stock initially authorized and available for grant under each of the plans as of February 1, 2014:
		1987	2004		2013
		Plan	Plan		Plan	Total
	Options and/or restricted stock initially authorized	5,850,000	1,350,000		1,500,000	8,700,000
	Options and/or restricted stock available for grant:
	2-Feb-13	20,127	443,566		0	463,693
	1-Feb-14	0	0		1,489,152	1,489,152
	In accordance with ASC 718, the fair value of current restricted stock awards is estimated on the date of grant based on the market price of the Company's stock and is amortized to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over a five year vesting period. As of February 1, 2014, there was $8,298,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested restricted stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average vesting period of 2.6 years. The total fair value of the shares recognized as compensation expense during the twelve months ended February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 was $2,924,000, $2,669,000 and $2,475,000, respectively. The expenses are classified as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
	The following summary shows the changes in the shares of restricted stock outstanding during the years ended February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012:
				Weighted Average
		Number of		Grant Date Fair
		Shares		Value Per Share
	Restricted stock awards at January 29, 2011	509,456	$	20.32
	Granted	102,449		25.41
	Vested	-128,103		20.53
	Forfeited or expired	-22,461		21.33
	Restricted stock awards at January 28, 2012	461,341	$	21.44
	Granted	110,397		28.23
	Vested	-114,172		18.83
	Forfeited or expired	-17,420		24.95
	Restricted stock awards at February 2, 2013	440,146	$	23.7
	Granted	214,637		23.57
	Vested	-121,692		19.82
	Forfeited or expired	-27,468		24.71
	Restricted stock awards at February 1, 2014	505,623	$	24.52
	The Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows eligible full-time employees to purchase a limited number of shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock during each semi-annual offering period at a 15% discount through payroll deductions. During the twelve month periods ended February 1, 2014, the Company sold 19,070 shares to employees at an average discount of $3.65 per share under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The compensation expense recognized for the 15% discount given under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan was approximately $70,000, $128,000 and $84,000 for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These expenses are classified as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses.
	During fiscal 2013, 20,127 options were granted. No options were granted in fiscal 2012 and 2011. The Company utilizes the Black–Scholes method to estimate the fair value of share based payments.
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended February 1, 2014, February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 was $112,000, $79,000 and $57,000, respectively.
	The stock option expense was $13,000 for the twelve months ended February 1, 2014 and zero for the twelve months ended February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012.
	Stock option awards outstanding under the Company's current plans were granted at exercise prices which were equal to the market value of the Company's stock on the date of grant, vest over five years, and expire no later than ten years after the grant date.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	16.     Commitments and Contingencies:
	The Company does not have any guarantees with third parties.
	The Company is a defendant in legal proceedings considered to be in the normal course of business. The resolution of such currently pending matters, individually or collectively, are not expected to have a material effect on the Company's results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

Changes_In_Other_Accumulated_C

Changes In Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincomelossdisclosure[Abstract]	'
Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincomelosstextblock	'
	17.     Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
	The following table sets forth information regarding the reclassification out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands) as of February 1, 2014:
			Changes in Accumulated Other
			Comprehensive Income (a)
					Unrealized Gains
					and (Losses) on
					Available-for-Sale
					Securities
		Beginning Balance at February 2, 2013		$	821
		Other comprehensive income before
		reclassification			125
		Amounts reclassified from accumulated
		other comprehensive income (b)			-168
		Net current-period other comprehensive income			-43
		Ending Balance at February 1, 2014		$	778
		(a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income (“OCI”).
		(b) Includes $269 impact of accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications into Interest and other income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $101. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to OCI.
	The following table sets forth information regarding the reclassification out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands) as of February 2, 2013:
			Changes in Accumulated Other
			Comprehensive Income (a)
					Unrealized Gains
					and (Losses) on
					Available-for-Sale
					Securities
		Beginning Balance at January 28, 2012		$	936
		Other comprehensive income before
		reclassification			-98
		Amounts reclassified from accumulated
		other comprehensive income (b)			-17
		Net current-period other comprehensive income			-115
		Ending Balance at February 2, 2013		$	821
		(a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to OCI.
		(b) Includes $27 impact of accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications into Interest and other income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $10. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to OCI.

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
			Fiscal Year Ended
			1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13		28-Jan-12
	Numerator		(Dollars in thousands)
		Net earnings	$	54,322	$	61,668	$	64,834
		Earnings allocated to non-vested equity awards		-884		-894		-1,016
		Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	53,438	$	60,774	$	63,818
	Denominator
		Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		28,767,615		28,796,815		28,896,355
		Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock		5,063		3,563		4,930
		Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		28,772,678		28,800,378		28,901,285
	Net income per common share
		Basic earnings per share	$	1.86	$	2.11	$	2.21
		Diluted earnings per share	$	1.86	$	2.11	$	2.21

Interest_and_Other_Income_Tabl

Interest and Other Income - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
OtherIncomeDisclosureNonoperatingAbstract	'
Interest and Other Income	'
	2.  Interest and Other Income:
		The components of Interest and other income are shown below (in thousands):
			1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13		28-Jan-12
		Dividend income	$	-17	$	-19	$	-16
		Interest income		-1,288		-1,518		-1,618
		Miscellaneous income		-1,686		-1,852		-1,943
		Net gain on investment sales		-276		-393		-240
		Interest and other income	$	-3,267	$	-3,782	$	-3,817

ShortTerm_Investment_Reconcili

Short-Term Investment Reconciliation - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
InvestmentsDebtAndEquitySecuritiesAbstract	'
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities Reconciliation to Fair Value	'
			1-Feb-14						2-Feb-13
		Debt securities						Debt securities
		issued by various						issued by various
		states of the United						states of the United
		States and political		Corporate				States and political		Corporate
		subdivisions of		debt				subdivisions of		debt
		the states		securities		Total		the states		securities		Total
	Cost basis		157,358		2,795		160,153		148,605		7,989		156,594
	Unrealized gains		971		4		975		980		46		1,026
	Unrealized (loss)		-		-		-		-42		-		-42
	Estimated fair value	$	158,329	$	2,799	$	161,128	$	149,543	$	8,035	$	157,578

Accumulated_Unrealized_Gains_L

Accumulated Unrealized Gains (Losses) - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
InvestmentsDebtAndEquitySecuritiesAbstract	'
Accumlated Uneralized Gains (Losses)	'
		1-Feb-14						2-Feb-13
				Deferred		Unrealized				Deferred		Unrealized
		Unrealized		Tax		Net Gain/		Unrealized		Tax		Net Gain/
	Security Type	Gain/(Loss)		Benefit		(Loss)		Gain/(Loss)		Benefit		(Loss)
	Short-Term Investments	$	978	$	-368	$	610	$	990	$	-372	$	618
	Equity Investments		270		-102		168		326		-123		203
	Total	$	1,248	$	-470	$	778	$	1,316	$	-495	$	821

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets

Fair Value Measurements - Assets at Fairvalue - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
FairValue Measurements [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures	'
					Prices in
					Active		Significant
					Markets for		Other		Significant
					Identical		Observable		Unobservable
			1-Feb-14		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
		Description				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		Assets:
		State/Municipal Bonds	$	159,074	$	-	$	159,074	$	-
		Corporate Bonds		2,799		-		2,799		-
		Auction Rate Securities (ARS)		3,140		-		-		3,140
		U.S. Treasury Notes		3,405		3,405		-		-
		Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance		2,957		-		-		2,957
		Privately Managed Funds		392		-		-		392
		Corporate Equities		585		585		-		-
		Certificates of Deposit		100		100		-		-
		Total Assets	$	172,452	$	4,090	$	161,873	$	6,489
		Liabilities:
		Deferred Compensation		-3,298		-		-		-3,298
		Total Liabilities	$	-3,298	$	-	$	-	$	-3,298
					Prices in
					Active		Significant
					Markets for		Other		Significant
					Identical		Observable		Unobservable
			2-Feb-13		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
		Description				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		State/Municipal Bonds	$	151,377	$	-	$	151,377	$	-
		Corporate Bonds		8,035		-		8,035		-
		Auction Rate Securities (ARS)		3,450		-		-		3,450
		U.S. Treasury Notes		3,906		3,906		-		-
		Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance		2,051		-		-		2,051
		Privately Managed Funds		561		-		-		561
		Corporate Equities		474		474		-		-
		Certificates of Deposit		100		100		-		-
		Total	$	169,954	$	4,480	$	159,412	$	6,062
		Liabilities:
		Deferred Compensation		-2,178		-		-		-2,178
		Total Liabilities	$	-2,178	$	-	$	-	$	-2,178

Fair_Value_Measurments_Level_3

Fair Value Measurments - Level 3 Roll (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
FairValue Measurements [Abstract]	'
Level 3 Reconciliation	'
				Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
				Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3)
			Available-For-Sale		Other
			Debt Securities		Investments		Cash
			ARS		Private Equity		Surrender Value		Total
		Beginning Balance at February 2, 2013	$	3,450	$	561	$	2,051	$	6,062
		Redemptions		-		-122		-		-122
		Additions		-		-		775		775
		Total gains or (losses)
		Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets)		-311		121		131		-59
		Included in other comprehensive income		-		-168		-		-168
		Ending Balance at February 1, 2014	$	3,140	$	392	$	2,957	$	6,489
				Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
				Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3)
				Deferred
				Compensation	Total
		Beginning Balance at February 2, 2013	$	-2,178	$	-2,178
		Additions		-863		-863
		Total (gains) or losses
		Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets)		-257		-257
		Ending Balance at February 1, 2014	$	-3,298	$	-3,298
				Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
				Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3)
			Available-For-Sale		Other
			Debt Securities		Investments		Cash
			ARS		Private Equity		Surrender Value		Total
		Beginning Balance at January 28, 2012	$	3,450	$	1,604	$	-	$	5,054
		Redemptions		-		-1,041		-		-1,041
		Additions						1,932		1,932
		Total gains or (losses)
		Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets)		-		-		119		119
		Included in other comprehensive income		-		-2		-		-2
		Ending Balance at February 2, 2013	$	3,450	$	561	$	2,051	$	6,062
				Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
				Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3)
				Deferred
				Compensation	Total
		Beginning Balance at January 28, 2012	$	-	$	-
		Additions		-2,001		-2,001
		Total (gains) or losses
		Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets)		-177		-177
		Ending Balance at February 2, 2013	$	-2,178	$	-2,178

Fair_Value_Level_3_Inputs_Tabl

Fair Value Level 3 Inputs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014				Feb. 02, 2013
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information [Abstract]	'				'
Fair Value Level 3 Inputs	'				'
	Quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs related to the ARS as of February 1, 2014 were as follows:				Quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs related to the ARS as of February 2, 2013 were as follows:
	Fair Value	Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs		Fair Value	Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs
	$3,140	Net present value	Total Term	8.66 Years	$3,450	Net present value	Total Term	9.66 Years
		of cash flows	Yield	0.07%		of cash flows	Yield	0.23%
			Comparative bond discount rate	0.14%			Comparative bond discount rate	0.21%
					Significant increases or decreases in certain of the inputs could result in a lower fair value measurement. For example, a decrease in the yield, or an increase to the comparative bond discount rate could result in a lower fair value.

Accounts_Receivables_Tables

Accounts Receivables - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableGrossAllowanceAndNetAbstract	'
ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTextBlock	'
	5	Accounts Receivable:
		Accounts receivable consist of the following (in thousands):
			1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
		Customer accounts — principally deferred payment accounts	$	27,414	$	29,936
		Miscellaneous trade receivables		13,553		12,133
		Total		40,967		42,069
		Less allowance for doubtful accounts		1,743		2,053
		Accounts receivable — net	$	39,224	$	40,016

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property Plant and Equipment - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
PropertyAndEquipmentDisclosureAbstract	'
Property and Equipment	'
	6	Property and Equipment:
		Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
			1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
		Land and improvements	$	7,851	$	6,980
		Buildings		27,269		25,948
		Leasehold improvements		94,185		86,540
		Fixtures and equipment		208,902		199,815
		Information technology equipment and software		58,705		57,378
		Construction in progress		12,300		9,004
		Total		409,212		385,665
		Less accumulated depreciation		268,083		251,438
		Property and equipment — net	$	141,129	$	134,227
		Construction in progress primarily represents costs related to new store development and investments in new technology.

Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Accrued Expenses - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses	'
	7	Accrued Expenses:
		Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):
			1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13
		Accrued payroll and related items	$	7,608	$	7,929
		Property and other taxes		15,285		14,011
		Accrued self-insurance		10,605		9,706
		Other		12,265		12,127
		Total	$	45,763	$	43,773

Minimum_Lease_Payments_Tables

Minimum Lease Payments - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
LeasesOperatingAbstract	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payaments	'
	The minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases are (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year
	2014	$	63,019
	2015		49,792
	2016		36,820
	2017		24,118
	2018		15,371
	Thereafter		29,017
	Total minimum lease payments	$	218,137
	The following schedule shows the composition of total rental expense for all leases (in thousands):
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13		28-Jan-12
	Fiscal Year Ended
	Minimum rentals	$	61,889	$	59,887	$	56,671
	Contingent rent		4		16		28
	Total rental expense	$	61,893	$	59,903	$	56,699

Rental_Expense_Tables

Rental Expense - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
LeasesOperatingAbstract	'
Rental Expense	'
	The following schedule shows the composition of total rental expense for all leases (in thousands):
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13		28-Jan-12
	Fiscal Year Ended
	Minimum rentals	$	61,889	$	59,887	$	56,671
	Contingent rent		4		16		28
	Total rental expense	$	61,893	$	59,903	$	56,699

Gross_Unrecognized_Tax_Benefit

Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
IncomeTaxUncertaintiesAbstract	'
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefit Roll Forward	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13		28-Jan-12
	Fiscal Year Ended
	Balances, beginning	$	8,892	$	8,689	$	8,343
	Additions for tax positions of the current year		1,209		1,222		1,118
	Additions for tax positions prior years		-		-		250
	Reduction for tax positions of prior years for:
	Settlements during the period		-464		-581		-685
	Lapses of applicable statue of limitations		-423		-438		-337
	Balance, ending	$	9,214	$	8,892	$	8,689
	The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13		28-Jan-12
	Fiscal Year Ended
	Current income taxes:
	Federal	$	31,699	$	38,415	$	29,048
	State		3,032		4,429		3,181
	Total		34,731		42,844		32,229
	Deferred income taxes:
	Federal		-4,260		-4,952		2,867
	State		-507		-589		341
	Total		-4,767		-5,541		3,208
	Total income tax expense	$	29,964	$	37,303	$	35,437

Components_Of_Income_Tax_Expen

Components Of Income Tax Expense - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperationsByJurisdictionAbstract	'
Components Of Income Tax Expense	'
	The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):
		1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13		28-Jan-12
	Fiscal Year Ended
	Current income taxes:
	Federal	$	31,699	$	38,415	$	29,048
	State		3,032		4,429		3,181
	Total		34,731		42,844		32,229
	Deferred income taxes:
	Federal		-4,260		-4,952		2,867
	State		-507		-589		341
	Total		-4,767		-5,541		3,208
	Total income tax expense	$	29,964	$	37,303	$	35,437

Deferred_Tax_Assets_and_Liabil

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Components - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
ComponentsOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesAbstract	'
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Asset And Liability Components	'
	Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
								1-Feb-14			2-Feb-13
		Deferred tax assets:
			Allowance for doubtful accounts				$	598		$	772
			Inventory valuation					2,349			1,232
			Deferred lease liability					2,940			4,174
			Non-deductible accrued liabilities					1,133			1,355
			Other taxes					1,668			1,564
			Federal benefit of uncertain tax positions					4,292			3,910
			Equity compensation expense					3,246			2,728
			Accrued Bonus					800			-
			Other					2,065			1,952
				Total deferred tax assets				19,091			17,687
		Deferred tax liabilities
			Property and equipment					8,690			12,425
			Unrealized gains on short-term investments					469			495
			Health care expense					1,383			1,150
			Other					2,456			2,316
				Total deferred tax liabilities				12,998			16,386
		Net deferred tax liabilities (assets)					$	-6,093		$	-1,301
		The reconciliation of the Company's effective income tax rate with the statutory rate is as follows:
					1-Feb-14			2-Feb-13			28-Jan-12
		Fiscal Year Ended
		Federal income tax rate			35	%		35	%		35	%
		State income taxes			2.8			3.2			1.7
		Tax credits			-1.4			-1.1			-1
		Tax exempt interest			-0.5			-0.5			-0.5
		Effects of permanent differences			0.1			0.1			-0.1
		Other			-0.4			1			0.2
		Effective income tax rate			35.6	%		37.7	%		35.3	%

Reconciliation_Of_Effective_Ta

Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperationsTaxRateReconciliationAbstract	'
Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate	'
		The reconciliation of the Company's effective income tax rate with the statutory rate is as follows:
			1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13		28-Jan-12
		Fiscal Year Ended
		Federal income tax rate	35	%	35	%	35	%
		State income taxes	2.8		3.2		1.7
		Tax credits	-1.4		-1.1		-1
		Tax exempt interest	-0.5		-0.5		-0.5
		Effects of permanent differences	0.1		0.1		-0.1
		Other	-0.4		1		0.2
		Effective income tax rate	35.6	%	37.7	%	35.3	%

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Table

Quarterly Financial Data - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	'
	13	Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited):
		Summarized quarterly financial results are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
		Fiscal 2013	First		Second		Third		Fourth
		Total revenues	$	269,698	$	231,718	$	201,043	$	217,574
		Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation)		112,797		86,768		72,256		76,966
		Net income		30,839		14,775		4,885		3,823
		Basic earnings per share	$	1.05	$	0.51	$	0.17	$	0.13
		Diluted earnings per share	$	1.05	$	0.51	$	0.17	$	0.13
		Fiscal 2012	First		Second		Third		Fourth
		Total revenues	$	275,344	$	234,063	$	200,005	$	234,636
		Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation)		117,512		91,604		69,606		83,365
		Net income		31,723		17,333		4,669		7,944
		Basic earnings per share	$	1.09	$	0.59	$	0.16	$	0.27
		Diluted earnings per share	$	1.09	$	0.59	$	0.16	$	0.27
	As discussed in Note 1, the company has corrected its consolidated financial statements by recording the following out of period adjustments in fiscal year 2012.: (1) corrected its accounting for accrued landlord insurance by recording additional pre-tax expense of $1.2 million in 2012 which originated prior to fiscal year 2008; (2) corrected fiscal year 2011 federal income tax expense by recording an additional $1.1 million of income tax expense in 2012; and (3) corrected prior period state income tax expense of $0.6 million in 2012, of which $0.5 million originated in fiscal year 2011 and $0.1 million in fiscal year 2010. The Company has assessed the materiality of these errors and concluded that the errors were not material to any of the current or previously issued financial statements.

Reportable_Segment_Information1

Reportable Segment Information - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Reportable Segment Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
		Fiscal 2013			Retail			Credit		Total
		Revenues		$	913,813		$	6,220	$	920,033
		Depreciation			21,785			40		21,825
		Interest and other income			-3,267			-		-3,267
		Income before taxes			81,709			2,577		84,286
		Total assets			524,908			72,010		596,918
		Capital expenditures			31,423			119		31,542
		Fiscal 2012			Retail			Credit		Total
		Revenues		$	937,119		$	6,929	$	944,048
		Depreciation			22,404			51		22,455
		Interest and other income			-3,782			-		-3,782
		Income before taxes			95,972			2,999		98,971
		Total assets			463,527			69,119		532,646
		Capital expenditures			44,924			251		45,175
		Fiscal 2011			Retail			Credit		Total
		Revenues		$	923,742		$	7,716	$	931,458
		Depreciation			21,785			40		21,825
		Interest and other income			-3,817			-		-3,817
		Income before taxes			97,037			3,234		100,271
		Total assets			471,397			79,692		551,089
		Capital expenditures			35,804			86		35,890
			1-Feb-14		2-Feb-13		28-Jan-12
	Bad debt expense	$	1,009	$	1,259	$	1,723
	Payroll		907		919		954
	Postage		744		751		757
	Other expenses		943		950		1,008
	Total expenses	$	3,603	$	3,879	$	4,442

Stock_Based_Compensation_Plans

Stock Based Compensation - Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock Based Compensation Plans	'
		1987	2004	2013
		Plan	Plan	Plan	Total
	Options and/or restricted stock initially authorized	5,850,000	1,350,000	1,500,000	8,700,000
	Options and/or restricted stock available for grant:
	2-Feb-13	20,127	443,566	0	463,693
	1-Feb-14	0	0	1,489,152	1,489,152

Sechedule_Of_Restricted_Stock_

Sechedule Of Restricted Stock Outstanding - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Changes In Restricted Stock Outstanding	'
				Weighted Average
		Number of		Grant Date Fair
		Shares		Value Per Share
	Restricted stock awards at January 29, 2011	509,456	$	20.32
	Granted	102,449		25.41
	Vested	-128,103		20.53
	Forfeited or expired	-22,461		21.33
	Restricted stock awards at January 28, 2012	461,341	$	21.44
	Granted	110,397		28.23
	Vested	-114,172		18.83
	Forfeited or expired	-17,420		24.95
	Restricted stock awards at February 2, 2013	440,146	$	23.7
	Granted	214,637		23.57
	Vested	-121,692		19.82
	Forfeited or expired	-27,468		24.71
	Restricted stock awards at February 1, 2014	505,623	$	24.52

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincomelossdisclosure[Abstract]	'
ScheduleOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTableTextBlock	'
			Changes in Accumulated Other
			Comprehensive Income (a)
					Unrealized Gains
					and (Losses) on
					Available-for-Sale
					Securities
		Beginning Balance at February 2, 2013		$	821
		Other comprehensive income before
		reclassification			125
		Amounts reclassified from accumulated
		other comprehensive income (b)			-168
		Net current-period other comprehensive income			-43
		Ending Balance at February 1, 2014		$	778
		(a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income (“OCI”).
		(b) Includes $269 impact of accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications into Interest and other income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $101. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to OCI.
			Changes in Accumulated Other
			Comprehensive Income (a)
					Unrealized Gains
					and (Losses) on
					Available-for-Sale
					Securities
		Beginning Balance at January 28, 2012		$	936
		Other comprehensive income before
		reclassification			-98
		Amounts reclassified from accumulated
		other comprehensive income (b)			-17
		Net current-period other comprehensive income			-115
		Ending Balance at February 2, 2013		$	821
		(a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to OCI.
		(b) Includes $27 impact of accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications into Interest and other income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $10. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to OCI.

General_Notes_to_Financial_Sta1

General - Notes to Financial Statements - (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
General Dsiclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents In Escrow	$4,701,000	'	'
Asset Impairment Charges	2,646,000	2,011,000	'
Income Taxes Paid, Net	34,238,000	43,124,000	34,290,000
Income On Unredeemed Gift Cards (Breakage)	370,000	500,000	470,000
Advertising Expense	5,741,000	6,186,000	7,056,000
EquityClassOfTreasuryStockLineItems	'	'	'
Shares Repurchased and Retired	271,296	12,997	453,655
Remaining Shares In Repurchase Authorizations	1,704,672	'	'
Correct Accrual Landlord Insurance (Pretax)	'	'	'
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems	'	'	'
Correction Of Prior Period Error	'	1,200,000	'
Correct Federal Income Tax Accrual	'	'	'
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems	'	'	'
Correction Of Prior Period Error	'	1,100,000	'
Correct State Income Tax Accrual (Net Of Federal Income Tax)	'	'	'
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems	'	'	'
Correction Of Prior Period Error	'	$600,000	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share - (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	$3,823	$4,885	$14,775	$30,839	$7,944	$4,669	$17,333	$31,723	$54,322	$61,668	$64,834
Earnings Alloacted to Non-Vesting Equity Awards	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-884	-894	-1,016
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$53,438	$60,774	$63,818
Basic Weighted-Average common shares outstanding	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28,767,615	28,796,815	28,896,355
Dilutive Effect of Stock Options	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,063	3,563	4,930
Dilluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28,772,678	28,800,378	28,901,285
Basic earnings per share	$0.13	$0.17	$0.51	$1.05	$0.27	$0.16	$0.59	$1.09	$1.86	$2.11	$2.21
Diluted earnings per share	$0.13	$0.17	$0.51	$1.05	$0.27	$0.16	$0.59	$1.09	$1.86	$2.11	$2.21

Interest_and_Other_Income_Deta

Interest and Other Income - (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
ComponentOfOtherIncomeNonoperatingLineItems	'	'	'
Dividend Income	($17)	($19)	($16)
Interest Income	-1,288	-1,518	-1,618
Miscellaneous Income	-1,686	-1,852	-1,943
Net gain on investment sales	-276	-393	-240
Interst and Other Income	($3,267)	($3,782)	($3,817)

ShortTerm_Investment_Reconcili1

Short-Term Investment Reconciliation - (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Debt Securiteis Issued by Various States of the United States and Political Subdivisions of the States	'	'
ScheduleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesLineItems	'	'
Cost Basis	$157,358	$148,605
Estimated Fair Value	158,329	149,543
Gross Unrealized Gains	971	980
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	-42
Corporate Debt Securities	'	'
ScheduleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesLineItems	'	'
Cost Basis	2,795	7,989
Estimated Fair Value	2,799	8,035
Gross Unrealized Gains	4	46
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	$0

Accumulated_Unrealized_Gains_L1

Accumulated Unrealized Gains (Losses) - (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Short-Term Debt Investments	'	'
ScheduleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesLineItems	'	'
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	$978	$990
Deferred Tax Benefit	-368	-372
Unrealized Net Gain / (Loss)	610	618
Equity Investments	'	'
ScheduleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesLineItems	'	'
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	270	326
Deferred Tax Benefit	-102	-123
Unrealized Net Gain / (Loss)	$168	$203

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets1

Fair Value Measurements - Assets at Fairvalue - (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash Surrender Value	'	$0
Deferred Compensation | Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
OtherLiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure	0	0
Deferred Compensation | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
OtherLiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure	0	0
Deferred Compensation | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
OtherLiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure	-3,298	-2,178
State/Municipal Bonds | Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	0	0
State/Municipal Bonds | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	159,074	151,377
State/Municipal Bonds | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	0	0
Corporate Bonds | Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	0	0
Corporate Bonds | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	2,799	8,035
Corporate Bonds | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	0	0
Auction Rate Securities (ARS) | Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	0	0
Auction Rate Securities (ARS) | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	0	0
Auction Rate Securities (ARS) | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	3,140	3,450
Variable Rate Demand Notes (VDRN) | Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	0	'
Variable Rate Demand Notes (VDRN) | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	0	'
Variable Rate Demand Notes (VDRN) | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	0	'
US Treasury Notes | Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	3,405	3,906
US Treasury Notes | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	0	0
US Treasury Notes | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	0	0
Corporate Equities | Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	585	474
Corporate Equities | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	0	0
Corporate Equities | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	0	0
Certificates of Deposit | Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	100	100
Certificates of Deposit | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	0	0
Certificates of Deposit | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available for Sale Securities	0	0
Privately Managed Funds | Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Alternative Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Privately Managed Funds | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Alternative Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Privately Managed Funds | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Alternative Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	392	561
Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance | Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash Surrender Value	0	'
Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash Surrender Value	0	0
Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash Surrender Value	$2,957	$2,051

Fair_Value_Measurments_Level_31

Fair Value Measurments - Level 3 Roll (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Deferred Compensation	'	'
FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems	'	'
Beginning Balance	($2,178)	$0
Additons	-863	-2,001
Losses (Gains) Included In Earnings	-257	-177
Ending Balance	-3,298	-2,178
Auction Rate Securities (ARS)	'	'
FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliation[Line Items]	'	'
Beginning Balance	3,450	3,450
Additions	0	'
Redemptions	0	'
Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings	311	0
Gains (Losses) Included in Other Comprehensive Income	0	'
Ending Balance	3,140	3,450
Privately Managed Funds	'	'
FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliation[Line Items]	'	'
Beginning Balance	561	1,604
Additions	0	'
Redemptions	-122	-1,041
Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings	121	0
Gains (Losses) Included in Other Comprehensive Income	-168	2
Ending Balance	392	561
Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance	'	'
FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliation[Line Items]	'	'
Beginning Balance	2,051	0
Additions	775	1,932
Redemptions	0	0
Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings	131	119
Gains (Losses) Included in Other Comprehensive Income	0	0
Ending Balance	$2,957	$2,051

Fair_Value_Level_3_Inputs_Deta

Fair Value Level 3 Inputs - (Details) (Auction Rate Securities (ARS), Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, Level 3)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Auction Rate Securities (ARS) | Discounted Cash Flow Analysis | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total Term	'8 years 8 months 12 days	'9 years 8 months 12 days
Comparitive Bond Discount Rate	0.14%	0.21%
ARS Yield	0.07%	0.23%

Accounts_ReceivablesDetails

Accounts Receivables-(Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableLineItems	'	'
Accounts Receivable, Gross	$40,967	$42,069
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	-1,743	-2,053
Accounts Receivable - Net	39,224	40,016
Customer Accounts	'	'
AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableLineItems	'	'
Accounts Receivable, Gross	27,414	29,936
Miscellaneous Trade Receivables	'	'
AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableLineItems	'	'
Accounts Receivable, Gross	$13,553	$12,133

Accounts_Receivables_Paragraph

Accounts Receivables Paragraph - (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableGrossAllowanceAndNetAbstract	'	'	'
Credit Card Finance and Late Charge Revenue	$6,220,000	$6,929,000	$7,716,000
Charges Against The Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	$1,009,000	$1,259,000	$1,723,000

Property_and_Equipment_Details

Property and Equipment - (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property and Equipment	'	'
Property and Equipment Gross	$409,212	$385,665
Accumulated Depreciation	268,083	251,438
Property and equipment - net	141,129	134,227
Land and Improvements	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'
Property and Equipment Gross	7,851	6,980
Buildings	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'
Property and Equipment Gross	27,269	25,948
Leasehold Improvements	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'
Property and Equipment Gross	94,185	86,540
Fixtures and equipment	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'
Property and Equipment Gross	208,902	199,815
Information Technology Equipment	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'
Property and Equipment Gross	58,705	57,378
Construction in Progress	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'
Property and Equipment Gross	$12,300	$9,004

Accrued_Expenses_Details

Accrued Expenses - (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued Payroll and Related Items	$7,608	$7,929
Property and Other Taxes	15,285	14,011
Accrued Self-Insurance	10,605	9,706
Other	12,265	12,127
Total Accrued Expenses	$45,763	$43,773

Financing_Arrangements_Details

Financing Arrangements - (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Letter of Credit [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility Outstanding Borrowings	$439	$2,869	$2,302
RevolvingCreditFacilityMember [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$35,000	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	22-Aug-15	'	'
Interest on Borrowings Based on LIBOR	0.00%	'	'

Stockhlers_Equity_Details

Stockhlers' Equity - (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Quarterly Declared Dividend	$0.20	$2.98	$0.88

Employee_Benefit_Plans_401k_Pl

Employee Benefit Plans - 401(k) Plan - (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Employer Discretionary Contribution	$1,196,000	$1,186,000	$1,200,000

Employee_Benefit_Plans_ESOP_Pl

Employee Benefit Plans - ESOP Plan - (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Employer Cash Contributions to ESOP	$887,000	$508,000	$514,000

Minimum_Leae_Payments_Details

Minimum Leae Payments - (Details) (Buildings, USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Buildings	'
OperatingLeasedAssetsLineItems	'
Lease Payments Due In One Year	$63,019
Lease Payments Due In Two Years	49,792
Lease Payments Due In Three Years	36,820
Lease Payments Due In Four Years	24,118
Lease Payments Due In Five Years	15,371
Lease Payments Due Thereafter	29,017
Total Minimum Lease Payments	$218,137

Rental_Expense_Details

Rental Expense - (Details) (Buildings, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Buildings	'	'	'
OperatingLeasedAssetsLineItems	'	'	'
Minimum Rentals	$61,889	$59,887	$56,671
Contingent Rent	4	16	28
Total Rental Expense	$61,893	$59,903	$56,699

Gross_Unrecognized_Tax_Benefit1

Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation - (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Beginning Balance	$8,892	$8,689	$8,343
Additional Tax Positions Current Year	1,209	1,222	1,118
Additional Tax Positions Prior Years	0	0	250
Reductions Due To Changes In Judgment	0	0	0
Reductions Due To Settlements	-464	-581	-685
Reductions From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations	-423	-438	-337
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Ending Balance	$9,214	$8,892	$8,689

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes - (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Beginning Balance	$8,892	$8,689	$8,343
Additional Tax Positions Current Year	1,209	1,222	1,118
Additional Tax Positions Prior Years	0	0	250
Reductions Due To Changes In Judgment	0	0	0
Reductions Due To Settlements	-464	-581	-685
Reductions From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations	-423	-438	-337
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Ending Balance	9,214	8,892	8,689
Domestic Taxing Authorities	'	'	'
Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Ending Balance	$9,214	'	'

Components_Of_Income_Tax_Expen1

Components Of Income Tax Expense - (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperationsByJurisdictionAbstract	'	'	'
Current Federal Income Tax Expense	$31,699	$38,415	$29,048
Current State Income Tax Expense	3,032	4,429	3,181
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense	-4,260	-4,952	2,867
Deferred State Income Tax Expense	-507	-589	341
Total Income Tax Expense	$29,964	$37,303	$35,437

Deferred_Tax_Assets_and_Liabil1

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Components - (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ComponentsOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesAbstract	'	'
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	$598	$772
Deferred Lease Liablity	2,940	4,174
Inventory Valuation Deferred Tax Asset	2,349	1,232
Non-Deductible Accrued Liablities	1,133	1,355
Other Taxes	1,668	1,564
Federal Benefit Of Uncertain Tax Positions	4,292	3,910
DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredIncentive CompensationExpense	800	0
Equity Compensation Expense	3,246	2,728
Other Deferred Tax Assets	2,065	1,952
Total Deferred Tax Assets	19,091	17,687
Property And Equipment	-8,690	-12,425
Unrealized Gains On Short-Term Ivestments In Comprehensive Income	-469	-495
Health Care Expenses	-1,383	-1,150
Inventory Valuation	0	0
Other Deferred Tax Liabilities	2,456	2,316
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities	12,998	16,386
Net Deferred Tax Liabilities	($6,093)	($1,301)

Reconciliation_Of_Effective_Ta1

Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate - (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperationsTaxRateReconciliationAbstract	'	'	'
Federal Income Tax Rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State Income Taxes	2.80%	3.20%	1.70%
Tax Credits	-1.40%	-1.10%	-1.00%
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTaxExemptIncome	-0.50%	-0.50%	-0.50%
Effects Of Permanent Differences	0.10%	0.10%	-0.10%
Other	-0.40%	1.00%	0.20%
Effective Income Tax Rate	35.60%	37.70%	35.30%

Income_Tax_Paragraph_Details

Income Tax Paragraph - (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
					DomesticCountryMember	DomesticCountryMember	DomesticCountryMember
IncomeTaxContingencyLineItems	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrecogmized Tax Benefit	$9,214,000	$8,892,000	$8,689,000	$8,343,000	$9,214,000	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefit That Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	'	'	'	'	6,500,000	'	'
Accrued Interest and Tax Penalties Related To Uncertain Tax Positions	'	'	'	'	5,400,000	5,000,000	4,700,000
Interest and Tax Penalties Related To Uncertain Tax Positions Included In Income Tax Expense	'	'	'	'	$927,000	$899,000	$956,000

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Detai

Quarterly Financial Data - (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	$217,574	$201,043	$231,718	$269,698	$234,636	$200,005	$234,063	$275,344	$920,033	$944,048	$931,458
Gross Profit (excluding depreciation)	76,966	72,256	86,768	112,797	83,365	69,606	91,604	117,512	'	'	'
Net income	$3,823	$4,885	$14,775	$30,839	$7,944	$4,669	$17,333	$31,723	$54,322	$61,668	$64,834
Basic Earnings Per Share	$0.13	$0.17	$0.51	$1.05	$0.27	$0.16	$0.59	$1.09	$1.86	$2.11	$2.21
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$0.13	$0.17	$0.51	$1.05	$0.27	$0.16	$0.59	$1.09	$1.86	$2.11	$2.21

Quarterly_Financials_Parenthet

Quarterly Financials Parenthetical - (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013
Correct Accrual Landlord Insurance (Pretax)	'
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems	'
Correction Of Prior Period Error	$1,200
Correct Federal Income Tax Accrual	'
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems	'
Correction Of Prior Period Error	1,100
Correct State Income Tax Accrual (Net Of Federal Income Tax)	'
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems	'
Correction Of Prior Period Error	$600

Reportable_Segment_Information2

Reportable Segment Information - (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	$217,574	$201,043	$231,718	$269,698	$234,636	$200,005	$234,063	$275,344	$920,033	$944,048	$931,458
Interest and other income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,267	3,782	3,817
Total Assets	596,918	'	'	'	532,646	'	'	'	596,918	532,646	'
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	31,542	45,175	35,890
ReportableSegmentsMemberRetail [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	913,813	937,119	923,742
Depreciation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21,785	22,404	21,785
Interest and other income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3,267	-3,782	-3,817
Total Assets	524,908	'	'	'	463,527	'	'	'	524,908	463,527	471,397
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	31,423	44,924	35,804
Income Before Taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	81,709	95,972	97,037
ReportableSegmentsMemberCredit [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,220	6,929	7,716
Depreciation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	40	51	40
Interest and other income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total Assets	72,010	'	'	'	69,119	'	'	'	72,010	69,119	79,692
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	119	251	86
Income Before Taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$2,577	$2,999	$3,234

Direct_Expenses_of_Credit_Segm

Direct Expenses of Credit Segment in SGA - (Details) (ReportableSegmentsMemberCredit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
ReportableSegmentsMemberCredit [Member]	'	'	'
Direct Expenses Reflected in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	'	'	'
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Provision for Loss, Net	$1,009	$1,259	$1,723
Labor and Related Expense	907	919	954
Postage Expense	744	751	757
Other Expenses	$943	$950	$1,008

Stock_Based_Compensation_Plans1

Stock Based Compensation - Plans - (Details)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
1987 Plan	'	'
Restricted Shares Authorized And Available For Grant	'	'
Options And/Or Restrcited Stock Initially Authorized	5,850,000	'
Options And Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant	0	20,127
2004 Plan	'	'
Restricted Shares Authorized And Available For Grant	'	'
Options And/Or Restrcited Stock Initially Authorized	1,350,000	'
Options And Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant	0	443,566
2013 Plan	'	'
Restricted Shares Authorized And Available For Grant	'	'
Options And/Or Restrcited Stock Initially Authorized	1,500,000	'
Options And Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant	1,489,152	0

Sechedule_Of_Restricted_Stock_1

Sechedule Of Restricted Stock Outstanding - (Details) (2004 Plan, Restricted Stock, Class A Common Stock, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
2004 Plan | Restricted Stock | Class A Common Stock	'	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restricted Stock Awards Beginning Balance	440,146	461,341	509,456
Restricted Stock Awards Granted	214,637	110,397	102,449
Restricted Stock Awards Vested	-121,692	-114,172	-128,103
Restricted Stock Awards Foreited	-27,468	-17,420	-22,461
Restricted Stock Awards Ending Balance	505,623	440,146	461,341
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity InstrumentsOtherThan Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'	'
Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Beginning Balance	$23.70	$21.44	$20.32
Granted Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$23.57	$28.23	$25.41
Vested Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$19.82	$18.83	$20.53
Forfeited Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$24.71	$24.95	$21.33
Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Ending Balance	$24.52	$23.70	$21.44

Stock_Based_Compensation_Addit

Stock Based Compensation Additional - (Details) (Class A Common Stock, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Restricted Stock	'	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$8,298,000	'	'
Remaining Weighted-Average Vesting Period	'2 years 7 months 6 days	'	'
Compensation Expense	2,924,000	2,669,000	2,475,000
Stock Options	'	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Intrinsic Value	112,000	79,000	57,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	'	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares Sold	19,070	33,000	23,975
Compensation Expense	$70,000	$128,000	$84,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Share Purchase Discount	$3.65	'	'

Weighted_Average_Option_Rollfo

Weighted Average Option Rollforward - (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward	'	'	'
Exercised	9,050	5,750	4,875
Employee Stock Options [Member] | Class A Common Stock	'	'	'
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward	'	'	'
Options Outstanding	9,550	'	'
Granted	0	'	'
Forfeited of expired	0	'	'
Exercised	-9,050	'	'
Options Outstanding	500	9,550	'
Amount of Vested Exercisable Options	500	'	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price for Vested and Exercisable Options	14.17	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term for Vested and Exercisable Options	'0 years 8 months 12 days	'	'
Average Intrinsic Value for Vested and Exercisable Options	8,530	'	'
Weighted Average Contractual Term for Options Outstanding	'0 years 8 months 12 days	'2 years 1 month 6 days	'
Average Intrinsic Value for Options Outstanding	8,530	136,185	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Rollforward	'	'	'
Options Outstanding	13.47	'	'
Options Outstanding	14.17	13.47	'
Employee Stock Options [Member] | Convertible Class B Common Stock	'	'	'
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward	'	'	'
Options Outstanding	0	'	'
Granted	20,127	'	'
Forfeited of expired	0	'	'
Exercised	0	'	'
Options Outstanding	20,127	0	'
Amount of Vested Exercisable Options	0	'	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price for Vested and Exercisable Options	0	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term for Vested and Exercisable Options	'0 years 0 months 0 days	'	'
Average Intrinsic Value for Vested and Exercisable Options	0	'	'
Weighted Average Contractual Term for Options Outstanding	'9 years 3 months 18 days	'0 years 0 months 0 days	'
Average Intrinsic Value for Options Outstanding	154,374	0	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Rollforward	'	'	'
Options Outstanding	0	'	'
Options Outstanding	23.56	0	'

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C1

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$821	$936	'
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax	125	-98	'
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Net Of Tax	-168	-17	'
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income tax benefit	-43	-115	660
Ending Balance Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$778	$821	$936

Change_in_Accumulated_Other_Co

Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
us-gaap_ReclassificationAdjustmentOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLineItems	'	'	'
Income tax expense	$29,964	$37,303	$35,437
gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember	'	'	'
us-gaap_ReclassificationAdjustmentOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLineItems	'	'	'
Interest and Other Income	269	27	'
Income tax expense	$101	$10	'