Document_and_Entity_Informatio
| Document and Entity Information (USD $) | 9 Months Ended |
| Nov. 01, 2014 | |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ' |
| Entity Registrant Name | 'Cato Corp |
| Entity Central Index Key | '0000018255 |
| Document Type | '10-Q |
| Document Period End Date | 1-Nov-14 |
| Amendment Flag | 'false |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | '--11-01 |
| 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 | '2014 |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | 'Q3 |
| Entity Public Float | $796,035,939 |
| Common Class A [Member] | ' |
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | ' |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (actual number) | 26,168,286 |
| 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 $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
| In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 |
| Revenues | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Retail sales | $213,785 | $198,786 | $740,023 | $695,345 |
| Other Revenue (principally finance charges, late fees and layaway charges) | 2,225 | 2,257 | 6,778 | 7,114 |
| Total revenues | 216,010 | 201,043 | 746,801 | 702,459 |
| COSTS AND EXPENSES, NET | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation shown below) | 136,495 | 128,787 | 449,496 | 430,638 |
| Selling, general and administrative (exclusive of depreciation shown below) | 67,623 | 61,032 | 203,442 | 179,386 |
| Depreciation | 5,422 | 5,459 | 16,297 | 16,344 |
| Interest and other income | 686 | 723 | 2,527 | 2,328 |
| Cost and expenses, net | 208,854 | 194,555 | 666,708 | 624,040 |
| Income before income taxes | 7,156 | 6,488 | 80,093 | 78,419 |
| Income tax expense | 1,464 | 1,603 | 28,743 | 27,920 |
| Net income | 5,692 | 4,885 | 51,350 | 50,499 |
| Basic earnings per share | $0.20 | $0.17 | $1.82 | $1.73 |
| Diluted earnings per share | $0.20 | $0.17 | $1.82 | $1.73 |
| Dividends per share | $0.30 | $0.05 | $0.90 | $0.15 |
| Comprehensive income | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Net income | 5,692 | 4,885 | 51,350 | 50,499 |
| Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income taxes | -35 | 312 | 1 | -30 |
| Comprehensive Income | $5,657 | $5,197 | $51,351 | $50,469 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Income_1
| Condensed Consolidated Income Statements Of Income and Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
| In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 |
| OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTaxParentheticalDisclosuresAbstract | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Tax Effect of Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Available-For-Sale Securities | ($21) | $188 | $0 | ($18) |
Consolidated_Balance_Sheets
| Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) | Nov. 01, 2014 | Feb. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 |
| In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |||
| Current Assets: | ' | ' | ' |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $83,749 | $79,427 | $74,055 |
| Short-term investments | 157,548 | 161,128 | 159,223 |
| Restricted cash and investments | 4,686 | 4,701 | 4,706 |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | 40,555 | 39,224 | 41,156 |
| Merchandise inventories | 127,786 | 150,861 | 131,016 |
| Deferred income taxes | 4,720 | 4,720 | 4,649 |
| Prepaid expenses | 6,165 | 6,687 | 6,393 |
| Total Current Assets | 425,209 | 446,748 | 421,198 |
| Property and equipment - net | 145,962 | 141,129 | 142,991 |
| DeferredTaxAssetsNetNoncurrent | 1,375 | 1,373 | 0 |
| Other assets | 9,943 | 7,668 | 7,938 |
| Total Assets | 582,489 | 596,918 | 572,127 |
| Current Liabilities: | ' | ' | ' |
| Accounts payable | 94,135 | 111,514 | 89,468 |
| Accrued expenses | 45,300 | 45,763 | 44,534 |
| Accrued benefits | 14,541 | 4,999 | 2,598 |
| Accrued income taxes | 17,844 | 14,855 | 15,593 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 171,820 | 177,131 | 152,193 |
| Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent | 0 | 0 | 3,330 |
| Other noncurrent liabilities (primarily deferred rent) | 32,994 | 28,678 | 28,335 |
| 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 | 930 | 975 | 975 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 83,779 | 80,463 | 79,325 |
| Retained earnings | 292,187 | 308,893 | 307,178 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 779 | 778 | 791 |
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 377,675 | 391,109 | 388,269 |
| Liabilities And Stockholders Equity | 582,489 | 596,918 | 572,127 |
| Common Class A [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Common stock | 872 | 917 | 917 |
| Common Class B [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Common stock | $58 | $58 | $58 |
Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa
| Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $) | Nov. 01, 2014 | Feb. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 |
| In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | |||
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current | $1,741 | $1,743 | $2,043 |
| Preferred Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Preferred Stock Shares Authorized | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Preferred Stock Shares Issued | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Common Class B [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Common Stock Shares Authorized | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 |
| Common Stock Shares Issued | 1,743,525 | 1,743,525 | 1,743,525 |
| Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| Common Class A [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Common Stock Shares Authorized | 50,000,000 | 50,000,000 | 50,000,000 |
| Common Stock Shares Issued | 26,168,286 | 27,498,216 | 27,515,706 |
| Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | |
| In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ' | ' |
| Net income | $51,350 | $50,499 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ' | ' |
| Depreciation | 16,297 | 16,344 |
| Provision For Doubtful Accounts | 805 | 975 |
| Purchase premium and premium amortization | 258 | -1,338 |
| Share Based Compensation | 2,678 | 2,264 |
| Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation | -181 | -38 |
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 618 | 1,532 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash: | ' | ' |
| Accounts receivable | -2,136 | -2,115 |
| Merchandise inventories | 23,075 | 9,722 |
| Prepaid and other assets | -1,696 | 3,181 |
| Accrued income taxes | 3,170 | 1,339 |
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | -4,358 | -6,706 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 89,880 | 75,659 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ' | ' |
| Capital expenditures | -21,380 | -23,781 |
| Purchase of short-term investments | -33,050 | -52,358 |
| Sales of short-term investments | 36,320 | 51,871 |
| Change in restricted cash and investments | 15 | 1,293 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | -18,095 | -22,975 |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ' | ' |
| Dividends paid | -25,508 | -4,390 |
| Repurchase of common stock | -42,615 | -5,783 |
| Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan | 468 | 387 |
| Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation financing activities | 181 | 38 |
| Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised | 11 | 50 |
| Net cash provided used in financing activities | -67,463 | -9,698 |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 4,322 | 42,986 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 79,427 | 31,069 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 83,749 | 74,055 |
| Change in Accrued PPE | ($3,681) | ($5,678) |
General_Notes_to_Financial_Sta
| General - Notes to Financial Statements | 9 Months Ended |
| Nov. 01, 2014 | |
| General Dsiclosure [Abstract] | ' |
| Summary of Significant Account Policies | ' |
| NOTE 1 - GENERAL: | |
| The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the accounting records of The Cato Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Company”), and all amounts shown as of and for the three and nine month periods ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature unless otherwise noted. The results of the interim period may not be indicative of the results expected for the entire year. | |
| The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014. Amounts as of February 1, 2014 have been derived from the audited balance sheet, but do not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. | |
| During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company discovered that it had improperly netted purchases and sales activity for investments within cash flows related to investing activities in prior periods. In addition, the Company had also improperly classified the premiums and amortization of premiums on those investments in cash flows related to investing activities when it should have been in cash flows related to operating activities. The Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended November 2, 2013 has been revised to correct the presentation of the amounts, which resulted in a decrease to Net cash provided by operating activities and a corresponding decrease to Net cash provided (used) in investing activities of $1.3 million dollars. The revision is not deemed material to the prior period consolidated financial statements. | |
| The decrease in Stockholders' Equity for the first nine months ended November 1, 2014 compared to the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014 is primarily due to a stock repurchase of $42.6 million and dividends paid of $25.5 million, partially offset by net income of $51.4 million. | |
| On November 25, 2014, the Board of Directors maintained the quarterly dividend at $0.30 per share. | |
Earnings_Per_Share_Notes_to_Fi
| Earnings Per Share - Notes to Financial Statements | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
| Nov. 01, 2014 | ||||||||||||||
| Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||
| Earnings Per Share | ' | |||||||||||||
| NOTE 2 - EARNINGS PER SHARE: | ||||||||||||||
| Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 260 – Earnings Per Share requires dual presentation of basic and diluted Earnings Per Share (“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 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive 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 the 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. | ||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||
| 1-Nov-14 | 2-Nov-13 | 1-Nov-14 | 2-Nov-13 | |||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
| Numerator | ||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | 5,692 | $ | 4,885 | $ | 51,350 | $ | 50,499 | ||||||
| Earnings allocated to non-vested equity awards | -113 | -81 | -1,001 | -818 | ||||||||||
| Net earnings available to common stockholders | $ | 5,579 | $ | 4,804 | $ | 50,349 | $ | 49,681 | ||||||
| Denominator | ||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 27,359,660 | 28,746,459 | 27,673,293 | 28,772,006 | ||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of stock options | 4,493 | 7,860 | 2,640 | 5,309 | ||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 27,364,153 | 28,754,319 | 27,675,933 | 28,777,315 | ||||||||||
| Net income per common share | ||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings per share (Class A and B Shares) | $ | 0.2 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 1.82 | $ | 1.73 | ||||||
| Diluted earnings per share (Class A and B Shares) | $ | 0.2 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 1.82 | $ | 1.73 | ||||||
Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDisclosure[Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NOTE 3 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: | Changes in Accumulated Other | The following table sets forth information regarding the reclassification out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands) for the nine months ended November 1, 2014: | Changes in Accumulated Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive Income (a) | Changes in Accumulated Other | Comprehensive Income (a) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following table sets forth information regarding the reclassification out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands) for the three months ended November 1, 2014: | Unrealized Gains | Comprehensive Income (a) | Unrealized Gains | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in Accumulated Other | and (Losses) on | Unrealized Gains | and (Losses) on | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive Income (a) | Available-for-Sale | and (Losses) on | Available-for-Sale | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized Gains | Securities | Available-for-Sale | Securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| and (Losses) on | Beginning Balance at August 3, 2013 | $ | 479 | Securities | Beginning Balance at February 2, 2013 | $ | 821 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Available-for-Sale | Other comprehensive income before | Beginning Balance at February 1, 2014 | $ | 778 | Other comprehensive income before | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Securities | reclassifications | 294 | Other comprehensive income before | reclassifications | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning Balance at August 2, 2014 | $ | 814 | reclassifications | 141 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income before | Amounts reclassified from accumulated | Amounts reclassified from accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| reclassifications | -40 | other comprehensive income (b) | 18 | Amounts reclassified from accumulated | other comprehensive income (b) | -41 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| other comprehensive income (b) | -140 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated | Net current-period other comprehensive income | 312 | Net current-period other comprehensive income | -30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| other comprehensive income (b) | 5 | Net current-period other comprehensive income | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending Balance at November 2, 2013 | $ | 791 | Ending Balance at November 2, 2013 | $ | 791 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net current-period other comprehensive income | -35 | Ending Balance at November 1, 2014 | $ | 779 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to Other Comprehensive Income. | (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to Other Comprehensive Income. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending Balance at November 1, 2014 | $ | 779 | (b) Includes $29 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 $11. | (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to Other Comprehensive Income. | (b) Includes $47 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 $25. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (b) Includes $224 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 $84. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to Other Comprehensive Income. | NOTE 3 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (CONTINUED): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (b) Includes $8 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 $3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following table sets forth information regarding the reclassification out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands) for the three months ended November 2, 2013: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following table sets forth information regarding the reclassification out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands) for the nine months ended November 2, 2013: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing_Arrangements_Notes_t
| Financing Arrangements - Notes to Financial Statements | 9 Months Ended |
| Nov. 01, 2014 | |
| Financing Arrangements [Abstract] | ' |
| Financing Arrangements | ' |
| NOTE 4 – FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS: | |
| As of November 1, 2014, the Company had an unsecured revolving credit agreement to borrow $35.0 million, less the value of revocable letters of credit 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 November 1, 2014. There were no borrowings outstanding under this credit facility during the periods ended November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014 or November 2, 2013. The weighted average interest rate under the credit facility was zero at November 1, 2014 due to no borrowings during the year. | |
| At November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, the Company had approximately $0.4 million, $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively, of outstanding revocable letters of credit related to purchase commitments. |
Reportable_Segment_Information
| Reportable Segment Information - Notes to Financial Statements | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||
| Nov. 01, 2014 | ||||||||||||
| Reportable Segment Information [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
| Reportable Segment Information | ' | |||||||||||
| NOTE 5 – 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 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. Customers 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 customers in a similar manner, through its retail stores. | ||||||||||||
| The Company operates its women's fashion specialty retail stores in 32 states as of November 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. | ||||||||||||
| NOTE 5 – REPORTABLE SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED): | ||||||||||||
| The following schedule summarizes certain segment information (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
| 1-Nov-14 | Retail | Credit | Total | 1-Nov-14 | Retail | Credit | Total | |||||
| Revenues | $214,569 | $1,441 | $216,010 | Revenues | $742,448 | $4,353 | $746,801 | |||||
| Depreciation | 5,412 | 10 | 5,422 | Depreciation | 16,262 | 35 | 16,297 | |||||
| Interest and other income | -686 | - | -686 | Interest and other income | -2,527 | - | -2,527 | |||||
| Income before taxes | 6,630 | 526 | 7,156 | Income before taxes | 78,509 | 1,584 | 80,093 | |||||
| Total assets | 514,727 | 67,762 | 582,489 | Total assets | 514,727 | 67,762 | 582,489 | |||||
| Capital expenditures | 7,414 | - | 7,414 | Capital expenditures | 21,380 | - | 21,380 | |||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
| 2-Nov-13 | Retail | Credit | Total | 2-Nov-13 | Retail | Credit | Total | |||||
| Revenues | $199,540 | $1,503 | $201,043 | Revenues | $697,782 | $4,677 | $702,459 | |||||
| Depreciation | 5,451 | 8 | 5,459 | Depreciation | 16,314 | 30 | 16,344 | |||||
| Interest and other income | -723 | - | -723 | Interest and other income | -2,328 | - | -2,328 | |||||
| Income before taxes | 5,948 | 540 | 6,488 | Income before taxes | 76,756 | 1,663 | 78,419 | |||||
| Total assets | 505,595 | 66,532 | 572,127 | Total assets | 505,595 | 66,532 | 572,127 | |||||
| Capital expenditures | 13,087 | 88 | 13,175 | Capital expenditures | 23,693 | 88 | 23,781 | |||||
| The Company evaluates segment performance based on income before taxes. The Company does not allocate certain corporate expenses or income taxes 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): | ||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
| 1-Nov-14 | 2-Nov-13 | 1-Nov-14 | 2-Nov-13 | |||||||||
| Bad debt expense | $ | 257 | $ | 279 | $ | 805 | $ | 975 | ||||
| Payroll | 213 | 231 | 630 | 696 | ||||||||
| Postage | 181 | 179 | 559 | 558 | ||||||||
| Other expenses | 254 | 266 | 740 | 755 | ||||||||
| Total expenses | $ | 905 | $ | 955 | $ | 2,734 | $ | 2,984 | ||||
Stock_Based_Compensation_Notes
| Stock Based Compensation - Notes to Financial Statements | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
| Nov. 01, 2014 | ||||||||
| [DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsSharebasedPaymentsAbstract] | ' | |||||||
| Stock Based Compensation | ' | |||||||
| NOTE 6 – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION: | ||||||||
| As of November 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. As of May 1, 2013, there were no available stock options for grant under this plan. The 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan and 2004 Amended and Restated 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 November 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: | ||||||||
| 1-Feb-14 | 0 | 0 | 1,488,902 | 1,488,902 | ||||
| 1-Nov-14 | 0 | 0 | 1,282,621 | 1,282,621 | ||||
| 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 the related vesting periods. As of November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, there was $11,343,000, $8,298,000 and $9,100,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested restricted stock awards, which have a remaining weighted-average vesting period of 2.9 years, 2.6 years and 2.8 years, respectively. The total fair value of the shares recognized as compensation expense during the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014 was $893,000 and $2,582,000, respectively, compared to $739,000 and $2,187,000, respectively, for the three and nine months ended November 2, 2013. These expenses are classified as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. | ||||||||
| The following summary shows the changes in the shares of restricted stock outstanding during the nine months ended November 1, 2014: | ||||||||
| Weighted Average | ||||||||
| Number of | Grant Date Fair | |||||||
| Shares | Value Per Share | |||||||
| Restricted stock awards at February 1, 2014 | 505,623 | $ | 24.52 | |||||
| Granted | 206,713 | 28.25 | ||||||
| Vested | -108,155 | 22.41 | ||||||
| Forfeited or expired | -39,596 | 25.89 | ||||||
| Restricted stock awards at November 1, 2014 | 564,585 | $ | 26.19 | |||||
| NOTE 6 – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (CONTINUED): | ||||||||
| 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 nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, the Company sold 19,743 and 18,811 shares to employees at an average discount of $4.19 and $3.63 per share, respectively, under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The compensation expense recognized for the 15% discount given under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan was approximately $83,000 and $68,000 for the nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively. These expenses are classified as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses. | ||||||||
Fair_Value_Measurements_Notes_
| Fair Value Measurements - Notes to Financial Statements | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Feb. 01, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value Disclosures Text Block | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NOTE 7 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS: | Quoted | Quoted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prices in | Prices in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following tables set forth information regarding the Company's financial assets that are measured at fair value (in thousands) as of November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013 | Active | Significant | Active | Significant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quoted | Markets for | Other | Significant | Markets for | Other | Significant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prices in | Identical | Observable | Unobservable | Identical | Observable | Unobservable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Active | Significant | 2-Nov-13 | Assets | Inputs | Inputs | 1-Feb-14 | Assets | Inputs | Inputs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Markets for | Other | Significant | Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Identical | Observable | Unobservable | Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1-Nov-14 | Assets | Inputs | Inputs | Assets: | State/Municipal Bonds | $ | 159,074 | $ | - | $ | 159,074 | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | State/Municipal Bonds | $ | 158,996 | $ | - | $ | 158,996 | $ | - | Corporate Bonds | 2,799 | - | 2,799 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | Corporate Bonds | 978 | - | 978 | - | Auction Rate Securities (ARS) | 3,140 | - | - | 3,140 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State/Municipal Bonds | $ | 149,893 | $ | - | $ | 149,893 | $ | - | Auction Rate Securities (ARS) | 3,450 | - | - | 3,450 | U.S. Treasury Notes | 3,405 | 3,405 | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Bonds | 8,384 | - | 8,384 | - | U.S. Treasury Notes | 3,404 | 3,404 | - | - | Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance | 2,957 | - | - | 2,957 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Auction Rate Securities (ARS) | 3,140 | - | - | 3,140 | Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance | 2,897 | - | - | 2,897 | Privately Managed Funds | 392 | - | - | 392 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasury Notes | 3,754 | 3,754 | - | - | Privately Managed Funds | 393 | - | - | 393 | Corporate Equities | 585 | 585 | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance | 3,852 | - | - | 3,852 | Corporate Equities | 606 | 606 | - | - | Certificates of Deposit | 100 | 100 | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Privately Managed Funds | 308 | - | - | 308 | Certificates of Deposit | 100 | 100 | - | - | Total Assets | $ | 172,452 | $ | 4,090 | $ | 161,873 | $ | 6,489 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Equities | 642 | 642 | - | - | Total Assets | $ | 170,824 | $ | 4,110 | $ | 159,974 | $ | 6,740 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of Deposit | 100 | 100 | - | - | Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 170,073 | $ | 4,496 | $ | 158,277 | $ | 7,300 | Liabilities: | Deferred Compensation | -3,298 | - | - | -3,298 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred Compensation | -3,043 | - | - | -3,043 | Total Liabilities | $ | -3,298 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | -3,298 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | Total Liabilities | $ | -3,043 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | -3,043 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred Compensation | -4,201 | - | - | -4,201 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | $ | -4,201 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | -4,201 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 Aa3 or better at November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013. The state, municipal and corporate bonds have contractual maturities which range from one month to 12.1 years. The U.S. Treasury Notes and Certificates of Deposit have contractual maturities which range from four months to 2.4 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 Condensed 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 November 1, 2014, the Company had $0.3 million of privately managed funds, $0.6 million of corporate equities, a single auction rate security (“ARS”) of $3.1 million which continues to fail its auction, and deferred compensation plan assets of $3.9 million. At February 1, 2014, the Company had $0.4 million of privately managed funds, $0.6 million of corporate equities, a single ARS of $3.1 million and deferred compensation plan assets of $3.0 million. At November 2, 2013, the Company had $0.4 million of privately managed funds, $0.6 million of corporate equities, a single ARS of $3.5 million and deferred compensation plan assets of $2.9 million. All of these assets are recorded within Other assets in the Condensed 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 Aa3. 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 timely in the future. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 measured using Level 3 inputs as of November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013 (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value Measurements Using Significant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Available-For-Sale | Cash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Securities | Other Investments | Surrender | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ARS | Private Equity | Value | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning Balance at February 1, 2014 | $ | 3,140 | $ | 392 | $ | 2,957 | $ | 6,489 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Redemptions | - | -70 | - | -70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additions | - | 753 | 753 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total gains or (losses) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) | - | -1 | 142 | 141 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Included in other comprehensive income | - | -13 | - | -13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending Balance at November 1, 2014 | $ | 3,140 | $ | 308 | $ | 3,852 | $ | 7,300 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value Measurements Using Significant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compensation | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning Balance at February 1, 2014 | $ | -3,298 | $ | -3,298 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additions | -663 | -663 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total (gains) or losses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) | -240 | -240 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Included in other comprehensive income | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending Balance at November 1, 2014 | $ | -4,201 | $ | -4,201 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value Measurements Using Significant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Available-For-Sale | Cash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Securities | Other Investments | Surrender | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ARS | Private Equity | Value | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning Balance at February 2, 2013 | $ | 3,450 | $ | 561 | $ | 2,051 | $ | 6,062 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Redemptions | - | -174 | - | -174 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additions | 705 | 705 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total gains or (losses) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) | - | 7 | 141 | 148 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Included in other comprehensive income | - | -1 | -1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending Balance at November 2, 2013 | $ | 3,450 | $ | 393 | $ | 2,897 | $ | 6,740 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value Measurements Using Significant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compensation | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning Balance at February 2, 2013 | $ | -2,178 | $ | -2,178 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additions | -637 | -637 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total (gains) or losses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) | -228 | -228 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Included in other comprehensive income | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending Balance at November 2, 2013 | $ | -3,043 | $ | -3,043 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs related to the ARS as of November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013 were as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of November 1, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value (in thousands) | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Inputs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $3,140 | Net present value | Total Term | 7.9 Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| of cash flows | Yield | 0.07% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comparative bond discount rate | 0.12% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of February 1, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value (in thousands) | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Inputs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $3,140 | Net present value | Total Term | 8.7 Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| of cash flows | Yield | 0.07% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comparative bond discount rate | 0.14% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of November 2, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value (in thousands) | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Inputs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $3,450 | Net present value | Total Term | 8.9 Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| of cash flows | Yield | 0.11% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comparative bond discount rate | 0.11% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 Aa3 or better at November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013. The state, municipal and corporate bonds have contractual maturities which range from one month to 12.1 years. The U.S. Treasury Notes and Certificates of Deposit have contractual maturities which range from four months to 2.4 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 Condensed 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 November 1, 2014, the Company had $0.3 million of privately managed funds, $0.6 million of corporate equities, a single auction rate security (“ARS”) of $3.1 million which continues to fail its auction, and deferred compensation plan assets of $3.9 million. At February 1, 2014, the Company had $0.4 million of privately managed funds, $0.6 million of corporate equities, a single ARS of $3.1 million and deferred compensation plan assets of $3.0 million. At November 2, 2013, the Company had $0.4 million of privately managed funds, $0.6 million of corporate equities, a single ARS of $3.5 million and deferred compensation plan assets of $2.9 million. All of these assets are recorded within Other assets in the Condensed 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 Aa3. 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 timely in the future. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen
| Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Notes to Financial Statements | 9 Months Ended |
| Nov. 01, 2014 | |
| Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract] | ' |
| Recent Accounting Pronouncements | ' |
| In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company adopted 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 carryforward exists at the reporting date. The new guidance had no impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or cash flows. | |
| In May 2014, new accounting guidance was issued that will supersede nearly all existing accounting guidance related to revenue recognition. The new guidance provides that an entity recognizes revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This update also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The amendments are effective for the Company for all annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating adoption methods and the impact it will have on the consolidated financial statements. | |
| In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company adopted 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 carryforward exists at the reporting date. The new guidance had no impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or cash flows. | |
| In May 2014, new accounting guidance was issued that will supersede nearly all existing accounting guidance related to revenue recognition. The new guidance provides that an entity recognizes revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This update also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The amendments are effective for the Company for all annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating adoption methods and the impact it will have on the consolidated financial statements. | |
Earnings_Per_Share_Tables
| Earnings Per Share - (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
| Nov. 01, 2014 | ||||||||||||||
| Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||
| Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||
| 1-Nov-14 | 2-Nov-13 | 1-Nov-14 | 2-Nov-13 | |||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
| Numerator | ||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | 5,692 | $ | 4,885 | $ | 51,350 | $ | 50,499 | ||||||
| Earnings allocated to non-vested equity awards | -113 | -81 | -1,001 | -818 | ||||||||||
| Net earnings available to common stockholders | $ | 5,579 | $ | 4,804 | $ | 50,349 | $ | 49,681 | ||||||
| Denominator | ||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 27,359,660 | 28,746,459 | 27,673,293 | 28,772,006 | ||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of stock options | 4,493 | 7,860 | 2,640 | 5,309 | ||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 27,364,153 | 28,754,319 | 27,675,933 | 28,777,315 | ||||||||||
| Net income per common share | ||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings per share (Class A and B Shares) | $ | 0.2 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 1.82 | $ | 1.73 | ||||||
| Diluted earnings per share (Class A and B Shares) | $ | 0.2 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 1.82 | $ | 1.73 | ||||||
Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C
| Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDisclosure[Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table Text Block | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NOTE 3 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: | Changes in Accumulated Other | The following table sets forth information regarding the reclassification out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands) for the nine months ended November 1, 2014: | Changes in Accumulated Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive Income (a) | Changes in Accumulated Other | Comprehensive Income (a) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following table sets forth information regarding the reclassification out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands) for the three months ended November 1, 2014: | Unrealized Gains | Comprehensive Income (a) | Unrealized Gains | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in Accumulated Other | and (Losses) on | Unrealized Gains | and (Losses) on | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive Income (a) | Available-for-Sale | and (Losses) on | Available-for-Sale | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized Gains | Securities | Available-for-Sale | Securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| and (Losses) on | Beginning Balance at August 3, 2013 | $ | 479 | Securities | Beginning Balance at February 2, 2013 | $ | 821 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Available-for-Sale | Other comprehensive income before | Beginning Balance at February 1, 2014 | $ | 778 | Other comprehensive income before | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Securities | reclassifications | 294 | Other comprehensive income before | reclassifications | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning Balance at August 2, 2014 | $ | 814 | reclassifications | 141 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income before | Amounts reclassified from accumulated | Amounts reclassified from accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| reclassifications | -40 | other comprehensive income (b) | 18 | Amounts reclassified from accumulated | other comprehensive income (b) | -41 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| other comprehensive income (b) | -140 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated | Net current-period other comprehensive income | 312 | Net current-period other comprehensive income | -30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| other comprehensive income (b) | 5 | Net current-period other comprehensive income | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending Balance at November 2, 2013 | $ | 791 | Ending Balance at November 2, 2013 | $ | 791 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net current-period other comprehensive income | -35 | Ending Balance at November 1, 2014 | $ | 779 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to Other Comprehensive Income. | (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to Other Comprehensive Income. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending Balance at November 1, 2014 | $ | 779 | (b) Includes $29 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 $11. | (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to Other Comprehensive Income. | (b) Includes $47 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 $25. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (b) Includes $224 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 $84. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to Other Comprehensive Income. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (b) Includes $8 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 $3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reportable_Segment_Information1
| Reportable Segment Information - (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||
| Nov. 01, 2014 | ||||||||||||
| Reportable Segment Information [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
| Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
| 1-Nov-14 | Retail | Credit | Total | 1-Nov-14 | Retail | Credit | Total | |||||
| Revenues | $214,569 | $1,441 | $216,010 | Revenues | $742,448 | $4,353 | $746,801 | |||||
| Depreciation | 5,412 | 10 | 5,422 | Depreciation | 16,262 | 35 | 16,297 | |||||
| Interest and other income | -686 | - | -686 | Interest and other income | -2,527 | - | -2,527 | |||||
| Income before taxes | 6,630 | 526 | 7,156 | Income before taxes | 78,509 | 1,584 | 80,093 | |||||
| Total assets | 514,727 | 67,762 | 582,489 | Total assets | 514,727 | 67,762 | 582,489 | |||||
| Capital expenditures | 7,414 | - | 7,414 | Capital expenditures | 21,380 | - | 21,380 | |||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
| 2-Nov-13 | Retail | Credit | Total | 2-Nov-13 | Retail | Credit | Total | |||||
| Revenues | $199,540 | $1,503 | $201,043 | Revenues | $697,782 | $4,677 | $702,459 | |||||
| Depreciation | 5,451 | 8 | 5,459 | Depreciation | 16,314 | 30 | 16,344 | |||||
| Interest and other income | -723 | - | -723 | Interest and other income | -2,328 | - | -2,328 | |||||
| Income before taxes | 5,948 | 540 | 6,488 | Income before taxes | 76,756 | 1,663 | 78,419 | |||||
| Total assets | 505,595 | 66,532 | 572,127 | Total assets | 505,595 | 66,532 | 572,127 | |||||
| Capital expenditures | 13,087 | 88 | 13,175 | Capital expenditures | 23,693 | 88 | 23,781 | |||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
| 1-Nov-14 | 2-Nov-13 | 1-Nov-14 | 2-Nov-13 | |||||||||
| Bad debt expense | $ | 257 | $ | 279 | $ | 805 | $ | 975 | ||||
| Payroll | 213 | 231 | 630 | 696 | ||||||||
| Postage | 181 | 179 | 559 | 558 | ||||||||
| Other expenses | 254 | 266 | 740 | 755 | ||||||||
| Total expenses | $ | 905 | $ | 955 | $ | 2,734 | $ | 2,984 | ||||
Sechedule_Of_Restricted_Stock_
| Sechedule Of Restricted Stock Outstanding - (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
| Nov. 01, 2014 | ||||||||
| [DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsSharebasedPaymentsAbstract] | ' | |||||||
| Schedule Of Changes In Restricted Stock Outstanding | ' | |||||||
| 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: | ||||||||
| 1-Feb-14 | 0 | 0 | 1,488,902 | 1,488,902 | ||||
| 1-Nov-14 | 0 | 0 | 1,282,621 | 1,282,621 | ||||
Stock_Option_Changes_Tables
| Stock Option Changes - (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | ||||
| Nov. 01, 2014 | |||||
| [DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsSharebasedPaymentsAbstract] | ' | ||||
| Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding | ' | ||||
| Weighted Average | |||||
| Number of | Grant Date Fair | ||||
| Shares | Value Per Share | ||||
| Restricted stock awards at February 1, 2014 | 505,623 | $ | 24.52 | ||
| Granted | 206,713 | 28.25 | |||
| Vested | -108,155 | 22.41 | |||
| Forfeited or expired | -39,596 | 25.89 | |||
| Restricted stock awards at November 1, 2014 | 564,585 | $ | 26.19 | ||
Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets
| Fair Value Measurements - Assets at Fairvalue - (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Feb. 01, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value Disclosures | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quoted | Quoted | Quoted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prices in | Prices in | Prices in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Active | Significant | Active | Significant | Active | Significant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Markets for | Other | Significant | Markets for | Other | Significant | Markets for | Other | Significant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Identical | Observable | Unobservable | Identical | Observable | Unobservable | Identical | Observable | Unobservable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1-Nov-14 | Assets | Inputs | Inputs | 2-Nov-13 | Assets | Inputs | Inputs | 1-Feb-14 | Assets | Inputs | Inputs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State/Municipal Bonds | $ | 149,893 | $ | - | $ | 149,893 | $ | - | Assets: | State/Municipal Bonds | $ | 159,074 | $ | - | $ | 159,074 | $ | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Bonds | 8,384 | - | 8,384 | - | State/Municipal Bonds | $ | 158,996 | $ | - | $ | 158,996 | $ | - | Corporate Bonds | 2,799 | - | 2,799 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Auction Rate Securities (ARS) | 3,140 | - | - | 3,140 | Corporate Bonds | 978 | - | 978 | - | Auction Rate Securities (ARS) | 3,140 | - | - | 3,140 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasury Notes | 3,754 | 3,754 | - | - | Auction Rate Securities (ARS) | 3,450 | - | - | 3,450 | U.S. Treasury Notes | 3,405 | 3,405 | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance | 3,852 | - | - | 3,852 | U.S. Treasury Notes | 3,404 | 3,404 | - | - | Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance | 2,957 | - | - | 2,957 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Privately Managed Funds | 308 | - | - | 308 | Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance | 2,897 | - | - | 2,897 | Privately Managed Funds | 392 | - | - | 392 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Equities | 642 | 642 | - | - | Privately Managed Funds | 393 | - | - | 393 | Corporate Equities | 585 | 585 | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of Deposit | 100 | 100 | - | - | Corporate Equities | 606 | 606 | - | - | Certificates of Deposit | 100 | 100 | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 170,073 | $ | 4,496 | $ | 158,277 | $ | 7,300 | Certificates of Deposit | 100 | 100 | - | - | Total Assets | $ | 172,452 | $ | 4,090 | $ | 161,873 | $ | 6,489 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 170,824 | $ | 4,110 | $ | 159,974 | $ | 6,740 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred Compensation | -4,201 | - | - | -4,201 | Liabilities: | Deferred Compensation | -3,298 | - | - | -3,298 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | $ | -4,201 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | -4,201 | Deferred Compensation | -3,043 | - | - | -3,043 | Total Liabilities | $ | -3,298 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | -3,298 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | $ | -3,043 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | -3,043 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair_Value_Measurments_Level_3
| Fair Value Measurments - Level 3 Roll (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||
| Nov. 01, 2014 | ||||||||||||
| Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
| Level 3 Reconciliation | ' | |||||||||||
| Fair Value Measurements Using Significant | ||||||||||||
| Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||||
| Available-For-Sale | Cash | |||||||||||
| Debt Securities | Other Investments | Surrender | ||||||||||
| ARS | Private Equity | Value | Total | |||||||||
| Beginning Balance at February 1, 2014 | $ | 3,140 | $ | 392 | $ | 2,957 | $ | 6,489 | ||||
| Redemptions | - | -70 | - | -70 | ||||||||
| Additions | - | 753 | 753 | |||||||||
| Total gains or (losses) | ||||||||||||
| Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) | - | -1 | 142 | 141 | ||||||||
| Included in other comprehensive income | - | -13 | - | -13 | ||||||||
| Ending Balance at November 1, 2014 | $ | 3,140 | $ | 308 | $ | 3,852 | $ | 7,300 | ||||
| Fair Value Measurements Using Significant | ||||||||||||
| Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||||
| Deferred | ||||||||||||
| Compensation | Total | |||||||||||
| Beginning Balance at February 1, 2014 | $ | -3,298 | $ | -3,298 | ||||||||
| Additions | -663 | -663 | ||||||||||
| Total (gains) or losses | ||||||||||||
| Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) | -240 | -240 | ||||||||||
| Included in other comprehensive income | - | - | ||||||||||
| Ending Balance at November 1, 2014 | $ | -4,201 | $ | -4,201 | ||||||||
| Fair Value Measurements Using Significant | ||||||||||||
| Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||||
| Available-For-Sale | Cash | |||||||||||
| Debt Securities | Other Investments | Surrender | ||||||||||
| ARS | Private Equity | Value | Total | |||||||||
| Beginning Balance at February 2, 2013 | $ | 3,450 | $ | 561 | $ | 2,051 | $ | 6,062 | ||||
| Redemptions | - | -174 | - | -174 | ||||||||
| Additions | 705 | 705 | ||||||||||
| Total gains or (losses) | ||||||||||||
| Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) | - | 7 | 141 | 148 | ||||||||
| Included in other comprehensive income | - | -1 | -1 | |||||||||
| Ending Balance at November 2, 2013 | $ | 3,450 | $ | 393 | $ | 2,897 | $ | 6,740 | ||||
| Fair Value Measurements Using Significant | ||||||||||||
| Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||||
| Deferred | ||||||||||||
| Compensation | Total | |||||||||||
| Beginning Balance at February 2, 2013 | $ | -2,178 | $ | -2,178 | ||||||||
| Additions | -637 | -637 | ||||||||||
| Total (gains) or losses | ||||||||||||
| Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) | -228 | -228 | ||||||||||
| Included in other comprehensive income | - | - | ||||||||||
| Ending Balance at November 2, 2013 | $ | -3,043 | $ | -3,043 | ||||||||
Fair_Value_Level_3_Inputs_Tabl
| Fair Value Level 3 Inputs (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
| Nov. 01, 2014 | ||||||||
| Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
| Fair Value Level 3 Inputs | ' | |||||||
| Quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs related to the ARS as of November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013 were as follows: | ||||||||
| As of November 1, 2014 | ||||||||
| Fair Value (in thousands) | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Inputs | ||||||
| $3,140 | Net present value | Total Term | 7.9 Years | |||||
| of cash flows | Yield | 0.07% | ||||||
| Comparative bond discount rate | 0.12% | |||||||
| As of February 1, 2014 | ||||||||
| Fair Value (in thousands) | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Inputs | ||||||
| $3,140 | Net present value | Total Term | 8.7 Years | |||||
| of cash flows | Yield | 0.07% | ||||||
| Comparative bond discount rate | 0.14% | |||||||
| As of November 2, 2013 | ||||||||
| Fair Value (in thousands) | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Inputs | ||||||
| $3,450 | Net present value | Total Term | 8.9 Years | |||||
| of cash flows | Yield | 0.11% | ||||||
| Comparative bond discount rate | 0.11% | |||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
General_Notes_to_Financial_Sta1
| General - Notes to Financial Statements - (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
| In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 |
| General Dsiclosure [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Quarterly Declared Dividend | $0.30 | $0.05 | $0.90 | $0.15 |
| Repurchase of common stock | ' | ' | $42,615 | $5,783 |
| Net income | 5,692 | 4,885 | 51,350 | 50,499 |
| Dividends paid | ' | ' | $25,508 | $4,390 |
Earnings_Per_Share_Details
| Earnings Per Share - (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
| In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 |
| Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Net income | $5,692 | $4,885 | $51,350 | $50,499 |
| Earnings Alloacted to Non-Vesting Equity Awards | -113 | -81 | -1,001 | -818 |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders | $5,579 | $4,804 | $50,349 | $49,681 |
| Basic Weighted-Average common shares outstanding | 27,359,660 | 28,746,459 | 27,673,293 | 28,772,006 |
| Dilutive Effect of Stock Options | 4,493 | 7,860 | 2,640 | 5,309 |
| Dilluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding | 27,364,153 | 28,754,319 | 27,675,933 | 28,777,315 |
| Basic earnings per share | $0.20 | $0.17 | $1.82 | $1.73 |
| Diluted earnings per share | $0.20 | $0.17 | $1.82 | $1.73 |
Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C1
| Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||
| In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | 4-May-13 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 01, 2014 | 3-May-14 |
| ChangeInUnrealizedGainsOnAvailableForSaleSecuritiesMember [Member] | ChangeInUnrealizedGainsOnAvailableForSaleSecuritiesMember [Member] | ChangeInUnrealizedGainsOnAvailableForSaleSecuritiesMember [Member] | ||||||
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Beginning Balance Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax | ' | ' | $778 | $821 | $479 | ' | $778 | $814 |
| Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax | ' | 294 | ' | 11 | ' | -40 | 141 | ' |
| Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Net Of Tax | ' | 18 | ' | -41 | ' | 5 | -140 | ' |
| Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income taxes | -35 | 312 | 1 | -30 | ' | -35 | 1 | ' |
| Ending Balance Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax | $779 | $791 | $779 | $791 | $479 | $779 | $779 | $814 |
Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C2
| Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components - (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
| In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 |
| ReclassificationAdjustmentOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLineItems | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Interest and Other Income | ' | $29 | ' | $47 |
| Income Tax Benefit (Expense) | 1,464 | 1,603 | 28,743 | 27,920 |
| Reclassified Accumulated Unrealized Gains and Losses | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| ReclassificationAdjustmentOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLineItems | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Interest and Other Income | 8 | ' | 224 | ' |
| Income Tax Benefit (Expense) | $3 | $11 | $84 | $25 |
Financing_Arrangements_Details
| Financing Arrangements - (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
| In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 02, 2013 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Feb. 01, 2014 |
| Letter of Credit [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
| Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Line of Credit Facility Outstanding Borrowings | $600 | $449 | $400 |
| Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date | ' | 22-Aug-15 | ' |
| RevolvingCreditFacilityMember [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
| Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | ' | 35,000 | ' |
| Line of Credit Facility Outstanding Borrowings | ' | $0 | ' |
Reportable_Segment_Information2
| Reportable Segment Information - (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
| In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Feb. 01, 2014 |
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Total revenues | $216,010 | $201,043 | $746,801 | $702,459 | ' |
| Depreciation | 5,422 | 5,459 | 16,297 | 16,344 | ' |
| Interest and other income | 686 | 723 | 2,527 | 2,328 | ' |
| Total Assets | 582,489 | 572,127 | 582,489 | 572,127 | 596,918 |
| Capital expenditures | 7,414 | 13,175 | 21,380 | 23,781 | ' |
| Income Before Taxes | 7,156 | 6,488 | 80,093 | 78,419 | ' |
| ReportableSegmentsMemberRetail [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Total revenues | 214,569 | 199,540 | 742,448 | 697,782 | ' |
| Depreciation | 5,412 | 5,451 | 16,262 | 16,314 | ' |
| Interest and other income | 686 | 723 | 2,527 | 2,328 | ' |
| Total Assets | 514,727 | 505,595 | 514,727 | 505,595 | ' |
| Capital expenditures | 7,414 | 13,087 | 21,380 | 23,693 | ' |
| Income Before Taxes | 6,630 | 5,948 | 78,509 | 76,756 | ' |
| ReportableSegmentsMemberCredit [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Total revenues | 1,441 | 1,503 | 4,353 | 4,677 | ' |
| Depreciation | 10 | 8 | 35 | 30 | ' |
| Interest and other income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ' |
| Total Assets | 67,762 | 66,532 | 67,762 | 66,532 | ' |
| Capital expenditures | 0 | 88 | 0 | 88 | ' |
| Income Before Taxes | $526 | $540 | $1,584 | $1,663 | ' |
Direct_Expenses_of_Credit_Segm
| Direct Expenses of Credit Segment in SGA - (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
| In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 |
| Direct Expenses Reflected in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Bad debt expense | $257 | $279 | $975 | $805 |
| ReportableSegmentsMemberCredit [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Direct Expenses Reflected in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Labor and Related Expense | 213 | 231 | 630 | 696 |
| Postage Expense | 181 | 179 | 559 | 558 |
| Other Expenses | $254 | $266 | $740 | $755 |
Stock_Based_Compensation_Plans
| Stock Based Compensation - Plans - (Details) | Nov. 01, 2014 | Feb. 01, 2014 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 | 1,282,621 | 1,488,902 |
Sechedule_Of_Restricted_Stock_1
| Sechedule Of Restricted Stock Outstanding - (Details) (2004 Plan, Restricted Stock, Class A Common Stock, USD $) | 9 Months Ended |
| Nov. 01, 2014 | |
| 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 | 505,623 |
| Restricted Stock Awards Granted | 206,713 |
| Restricted Stock Awards Vested | -108,155 |
| Restricted Stock Awards Foreited | -39,596 |
| Restricted Stock Awards Ending Balance | 564,585 |
| 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 | $24.52 |
| Granted Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share | $28.25 |
| Vested Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share | $22.41 |
| Forfeited Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share | $25.89 |
| Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Ending Balance | $26.19 |
Stock_Based_Compensation_Addit
| Stock Based Compensation Additional - (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
| Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Feb. 01, 2014 | |
| Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Compensation Expense | ' | ' | $2,582,000 | $2,187,000 | ' |
| Restricted Stock | Class A Common Stock | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Unrecognized Compensation Expense | 11,343,000 | 9,100,000 | 11,343,000 | 9,100,000 | 8,298,000 |
| Remaining Weighted-Average Vesting Period | ' | ' | '2 years 10 months 24 days | '2 years 9 months 0 days | '2 years 7 months 6 days |
| Compensation Expense | 893,000 | 739,000 | ' | ' | ' |
| Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Class A Common Stock | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Shares Sold | ' | ' | 19,743 | 18,811 | ' |
| Compensation Expense | ' | ' | $83,000 | $68,000 | ' |
| Employee Stock Purchase Plan Share Purchase Discount | $4.19 | $3.63 | $4.19 | $3.63 | ' |
Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets1
| Fair Value Measurements - Assets at Fairvalue - (Details) (USD $) | Nov. 01, 2014 | Feb. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 |
| In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |||
| Level 1 | Deferred Compensation | ' | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Level 2 | Deferred Compensation | ' | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Level 3 | Deferred Compensation | ' | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure | -4,201 | -3,298 | -3,043 |
| State/Municipal Bonds | Level 1 | ' | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Available for sale Securities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| State/Municipal Bonds | Level 2 | ' | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Available for sale Securities | 149,893 | 159,074 | 158,996 |
| State/Municipal Bonds | Level 3 | ' | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Available for sale Securities | 0 | 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 | 0 |
| Corporate Bonds | Level 2 | ' | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Available for sale Securities | 8,384 | 2,799 | 978 |
| Corporate Bonds | Level 3 | ' | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Available for sale Securities | 0 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 3,140 | 3,450 |
| US Treasury Notes | Level 1 | ' | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Available for sale Securities | 3,754 | 3,405 | 3,404 |
| US Treasury Notes | Level 2 | ' | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Available for sale Securities | 0 | 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 | 0 |
| Corporate Equities | Level 1 | ' | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Available for sale Securities | 642 | 585 | 606 |
| Corporate Equities | Level 2 | ' | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Available for sale Securities | 0 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 0 |
| Privately Managed Funds | Level 3 | ' | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Alternative Investments, Fair Value Disclosure | 308 | 392 | 393 |
| Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance | Level 1 | ' | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Cash Surrender Value, Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance | Level 2 | ' | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
| Cash Surrender Value, Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | 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, Fair Value Disclosure | $3,852 | $2,957 | $2,897 |
Fair_Value_Measurements_Level_
| Fair Value Measurements - Level 3 Roll - (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | |
| In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 |
| Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] | ' | ' |
| Beginning Balance | ' | $2,051 |
| Redemptions | ' | 0 |
| Additions | ' | 705 |
| Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings | ' | -141 |
| Gains (Losses) Included in Other Comprehensive Income | ' | ' |
| Ending Balance | ' | 2,897 |
| FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems | ' | ' |
| Begining Balance | ' | -2,178 |
| Additons | ' | -637 |
| Losses (Gains) Included In Earnings | ' | -228 |
| Ending Balance | ' | -3,043 |
| Deferred Compensation | ' | ' |
| FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems | ' | ' |
| Begining Balance | -3,298 | ' |
| Additons | -663 | ' |
| Losses (Gains) Included In Earnings | -240 | ' |
| Ending Balance | -4,201 | ' |
| Auction Rate Securities (ARS) | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] | ' | ' |
| Beginning Balance | 3,140 | 3,450 |
| Redemptions | 0 | 0 |
| Additions | 0 | ' |
| Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 |
| Gains (Losses) Included in Other Comprehensive Income | 0 | 0 |
| Ending Balance | 3,140 | 3,450 |
| Privately Managed Funds | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] | ' | ' |
| Beginning Balance | 392 | 561 |
| Redemptions | -70 | -174 |
| Additions | ' | ' |
| Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings | -1 | 7 |
| Gains (Losses) Included in Other Comprehensive Income | -13 | -1 |
| Ending Balance | 308 | 393 |
| Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance | ' | ' |
| Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] | ' | ' |
| Beginning Balance | 2,957 | ' |
| Redemptions | 0 | ' |
| Additions | 753 | ' |
| Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings | 142 | ' |
| Gains (Losses) Included in Other Comprehensive Income | 0 | ' |
| Ending Balance | $3,852 | ' |
Fair_Value_Level_3_Inputs_Deta
| Fair Value Level 3 Inputs - (Details) | 12 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
| Feb. 01, 2014 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | |
| Discounted Cash Flow Analysis | Auction Rate Securities (ARS) | Auction Rate Securities (ARS) | ||
| Level 3 | Discounted Cash Flow Analysis | Discounted Cash Flow Analysis | ||
| Level 3 | Level 3 | |||
| Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Total Term | '8 years 8 months 12 days | '7 years 10 months 24 days | '7 years 10 months 24 days | '8 years 10 months 24 days |
| Comparitive Bond Discount Rate | 0.14% | ' | 0.12% | 0.11% |
| ARS Yield | 0.07% | ' | 0.07% | 0.11% |