The Cato Corporation (CATO) 10-K 2013 FY Annual report

EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-188990, 333-188993, 333-176511, 333-119300, 333-119299, 333-96283, 33-41314, 33-41315, 33-69844, and 333-96285) of The Cato Corporation of our report dated April 2, 2014 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

 

Charlotte, North Carolina April 2, 2014