The Cato Corporation (CATO) 10-K 24 Mar 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)shares
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Cato Corp
Entity Central Index Key	18,255
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Jan. 30, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-30
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	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	CY
Entity Public Float | $	$ 994,363,842
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (actual number)	26,129,692
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (actual number)	1,743,525

Condensed Consolidated Income S

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements Of Income and Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Revenues
Retail sales	$ 1,001,390	$ 977,867	$ 910,500
Other income (principally finance charges, late fees and layaway charges)	9,701	9,047	9,533
Total revenues	1,011,091	986,914	920,033
COSTS AND EXPENSES, NET
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	616,480	600,569	571,246
Selling, general and administrative (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	275,713	276,234	245,868
Depreciation	22,963	22,026	21,825
Interest Expense	264	57	75
Interest and other income	3,456	3,445	3,267
Cost and expenses, net	911,964	895,441	835,747
Income before income taxes	99,127	91,473	84,286
Income tax expense	32,285	30,971	29,964
Net income	$ 66,842	$ 60,502	$ 54,322
Basic earnings per share	$ 2.39	$ 2.15	$ 1.86
Diluted earnings per share	2.39	2.15	1.86
Dividends per share	$ 1.2	$ 1.2	$ 0.2
Comprehensive income
Net income	$ 66,842	$ 60,502	$ 54,322
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	(14)	(8)	43
Comprehensive income	$ 66,856	$ 60,510	$ 54,279

Condensed Consolidated Income 3

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements Of Income and Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTaxParentheticalDisclosuresAbstract
Tax Effect of Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Available-For-Sale Securities	$ 6	$ 5	$ (26)

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 67,057	$ 93,946
Short-term investments	215,495	162,185
Restricted cash and investments	4,472	4,479
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	36,610	41,023
Merchandise inventories	141,101	137,549
Deferred income taxes	0	4,291
Prepaid expenses	7,317	10,978
Total Current Assets	472,052	454,451
Property and equipment - net	138,303	135,181
Noncurrent deferred tax asset	10,280	3,363
Other assets	21,709	15,283
Total Assets	642,344	608,278
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	113,154	111,674
Accrued expenses	52,886	48,404
Accrued bonus and benefits	12,034	19,567
Accrued income taxes	14,990	14,256
Total Current Liabilities	193,064	193,901
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent	0	0
Other noncurrent liabilities (primarily deferred rent)	36,615	34,179
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	935	931
Additional paid-in capital	90,336	85,029
Retained earnings	320,594	293,452
AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax	800	786
Total Stockholders' Equity	412,665	380,198
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity	642,344	608,278
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	877	873
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	$ 58	$ 58

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current	$ 1,447	$ 1,542
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	$ 0.033	$ 0.033
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock Shares Authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common Stock Shares Issued	26,129,692	26,174,684
Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.033	$ 0.033

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 66,842	$ 60,502	$ 54,322
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	22,963	22,026	21,825
Provision For Doubtful Accounts	873	875	1,009
Purchase premium and premium amortization	(3,263)	(104)	(873)
Share Based Compensation	4,124	3,582	3,007
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	(257)	(243)	(88)
Deferred income taxes	(2,635)	(1,563)	(4,766)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	223	1,288	1,665
Impairment	1,917	2,249	2,646
Changes in operating assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable	3,540	(2,674)	(217)
Merchandise inventories	(3,552)	13,312	(10,123)
Prepaid and other assets	1,854	(6,078)	2,969
Accrued income taxes	991	(356)	651
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	233	24,643	20,932
Net cash provided by operating activities	93,853	117,459	92,959
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	(26,534)	(28,901)	(31,542)
Purchase of short-term investments	(116,956)	(49,820)	(65,455)
Sales of short-term investments	66,927	48,850	62,766
Purchase of Other Assets	(5,650)	(1,267)	0
Sales Of Other Assets	(442)	(3,227)	0
Change in restricted cash and investments	4	222	1,298
Net cash used in investing activities	(81,767)	(27,689)	(32,933)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid	(33,572)	(33,886)	(5,853)
Repurchase of common stock	(6,148)	(42,129)	(6,429)
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan	488	510	394
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation financing activities	257	243	88
Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised	0	11	132
Net cash provided used in financing activities	(38,975)	(75,251)	(11,668)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	(26,889)	14,519	48,358
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	93,946	79,427	31,069
Effect of Exchange Rate On Cash	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	67,057	93,946	79,427
Change in Accrued PPE	$ 2,876	$ 1,780	$ 4,315

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Class A Common Stock	Convertible Class B Common Stock	Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at Feb. 02, 2013		$ 918	$ 58	$ 76,594	$ 266,843	$ 821
Net income	$ 54,322	0	0	0	$ 54,322	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	43	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	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
Net income	60,502	0	0	0	60,502	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	(8)	0	0	0	0	8
Dividends		0	0	0	(33,886)	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan		1	0	600	0	0
Class A common stock sold through stock option plans		0	0	28	0	0
Class A common stock issued through restricted stock grant plans		5	0	3,449	$ 20	0
Windfall tax benefit from equity compensation plans		0	0	489		0
Retirement of treasury sharess		(50)	0	0	$ (42,077)	0
Balance at Jan. 31, 2015		873	58	85,029	293,452	786
Net income	66,842	0	0	0	66,842	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	$ (14)	0	0	0	0	14
Dividends		0	0	0	(33,572)	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan		0	0	574	0	0
Class A common stock sold through stock option plans		0	0	17	0	0
Class A common stock issued through restricted stock grant plans		4	0	3,996	20	0
Windfall tax benefit from equity compensation plans		0	0	720	0	0
Retirement of treasury sharess		0	0	0	(6,148)	0
Balance at Jan. 30, 2016		$ 877	$ 58	$ 90,336	$ 320,594	$ 800

Consolidated Statements of Sto8

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
us-gaap_StatementOfStockholdersEquityAbstract
Tax Effect of Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Available-For-Sale Securities	$ 6	$ 5	$ (26)
Stock Transactions, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Dividends per share	$ 1.2	$ 1.2	$ 0.2
Class A common stock shares sold through employee stock purchase plans	16,305	20,941	19,070
Exercised	0	500	9,050
Class A common stock shares issued through restricted stock grant plans	118,745	164,927	198,017
Retirement of treasury shares - retired shares	179,990	1,509,965	271,296

Summary Of Accounting Policies

Summary Of Accounting Policies - (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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.
Correction of Prior Period Error	Correction of Prior Period Error: During the first quarter of 2015, the Company determined that it had improperly calculated a long-term deferred tax liability in prior periods due to the inclusion of certain insurance premium amounts related to its captive insurance company. The Company recorded a favorable out-of-period adjustment during the three month period ended May 2, 2015 which resulted in a decrease in its long-term deferred tax liability by $1.2 million, decreased its Income tax expense by $1.0 million and increased its Accrued income taxes by $0.2 million. The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows for the twelve months ended January 30, 2016 reflect the above amounts. The correction is not deemed material to prior period or current period consolidated financial statements.
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,” including e-commerce websites. The stores are located primarily in strip shopping centers principally in the southeastern Un ited States. The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest January 31 of the subsequent year.
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 liabilitie s 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-insure d 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 maturitie s 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 and Comprehensive 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.
Restricted Cash And Short-Term Investments	Restricted Cash and Investments: T he Company has $4.5 million in escrow at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 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 January 30, 2016 , January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 were $29,198,000 , $37,888,000 and $34,238,000 , 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 , including land . 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 lea sehold 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 ren ewal opt ion 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	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 estimated 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 2015 were $1,917,000 . Store asset impairment charges incurred in fiscal 2014 were $2,249,000 . Store asset impairment charges incurred in fiscal 2013 were $2,646,000 . 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 sp ace 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 t he 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 th an 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 recor ded 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. Gi ft 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. Amounts related to shipping and handling b illed to customers in a sales transaction are classified as revenue and the costs related to shipping product to customers (billed and accrued) are classified as Cost of goods sold. In fiscal 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the Company recognized $ 523,000 , $ 553,000 and $ 370,000 , respectively, of income on unredeemed gift cards (“gift card breakage”) as a component of Other income on the Consolidated Statements of Inc ome 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 revenue is recognized as earned un der 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 ac counts based on the aging of accounts and estimates of actual write-offs. 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 al lowances, 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 inte rnal transfer costs are treated as period costs and are not capitalized as part of inventory. The direct costs associated with shipping goods to customers are recorded as a component of Cost of goods sold.
Stock Repurchase Program	Sto ck Repurchase Program: For fiscal year ending January 30, 2016 , the Company had 2,015,123 shares remaining in open authorizations. There is no specified expiration date for the Company’s repurchase program. Share repurchases are recorded i n Retained earnings, net of par value. In February 2016, the Company repurchased 148 ,900 shares for $5,194 ,000, primarily to offset dilution from its equity compensation plans.
Advertising	Advertising: Advertising costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Advertising expense was approximately $ 7,074,000 , $ 5,528,000 and $ 5,741,000 for the fiscal years ended January 30, 2016 , January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 , 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 presentat ion 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 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 histor ically 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 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Numerator (Dollars in thousands) Net earnings $ 66,842 $ 60,502 $ 54,322 Earnings allocated to non-vested equity awards (1,400) (1,180) (884) Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 65,442 $ 59,322 $ 53,438 Denominator Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 27,371,538 27,600,350 28,767,615 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 5,734 3,903 5,063 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 27,377,272 27,604,253 28,772,678 Net income per common share Basic earnings per share $ 2.39 $ 2.15 $ 1.86 Diluted earnings per share $ 2.39 $ 2.15 $ 1.86
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 Com pany’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 challen ged 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 Income before income 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, reloca ted 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 incurre d 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 interes t 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 sto ck 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 forfeit ures.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Policies In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued new accounting guidance that requires entities to present deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, as noncurrent in a balance sheet. The standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We have early adopted this new guidance prospectively beginning with the Consolidated Balance Shee t at January 30, 2016. Prior periods were not retrospectively adjusted. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an effective date for a new leasing standard that will require substantially all le ases to be recorded on the balance sheet. The standard is effective for the Company’s first quarter of its 2019 fiscal year; early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The Company is assessing what impacts thi s new standard will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update that will supersede most current revenue recognition guidance and modify the accounting treatmen t for certain costs associated with revenue generation. The core principle of the revised revenue recognition standard is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consi deration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those good or services, and provides several steps to apply to achieve that principle. In addition, the new guidance enhances disclosure requirements to include more information about spe cific revenue contracts entered into by the entity. The standard is effective for the Com pany’s first quarter of its 2018 fiscal year , and early adoption is permitted. The Company is assessing what impacts this new standard will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
Other Asset Accounting Policy	Other Assets Other assets are comprised of long-term assets, primarily insurance contracts related to deferred compensation assets and land held f or investment purposes. During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company had its ARS redeemed at par for $3,450,000. Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 (Dollars in thousands) Other Assets CSV Life Insurance $ 199 $ 200 Deferred Compensation Investments 6,409 4,558 Miscellaneous Investments 578 919 Other Deposits 536 579 Investment In Partnership 1,316 1,267 Land Held for Investment 9,672 7,760 Buildings Held for Investment, net 1,495 - Intellectual Property 1,504 - Total Other Assets $ 21,709 $ 15,283

Interest and Other Income

Interest and Other Income	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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): January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Dividend income $ (21) $ (21) $ (17) Interest income (1,562) (1,266) (1,288) Miscellaneous income (2,049) (1,936) (1,686) Net (gain) loss on investment sales 176 (222) (276) Interest and other income $ (3,456) $ (3,445) $ (3,267)

Short-term and Other Investment

Short-term and Other Investments	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
InvestmentsDebtAndEquitySecuritiesAbstract
Short-Term and Other Investments	3. Short-Term Investments: At January 30, 2016 , 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 January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 (in thousands): January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 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 192,561 21,955 214,516 147,227 13,996 161,223 Unrealized gains 939 40 979 906 56 962 Unrealized (loss) - - - - - - Estimated fair value $ 193,500 $ 21,995 $ 215,495 $ 148,133 $ 14,052 $ 162,185 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 January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 (in thousands) January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 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 $ 963 $ (362) $ 601 Equity Investments 304 (114) 190 297 (112) 185 Total $ 1,282 $ (482) $ 800 $ 1,260 $ (474) $ 786

Supplemental Cash Flow Informat

Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 January 30, 2016 , January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 were $29,198,000 , $37,888,000 and $34,238,000 , respectively.

Fair Value Measurements - Notes

Fair Value Measurements - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Feb. 01, 2014
FairValue Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures Text Block	The Company’s investment portfolio was primarily i nvested in corporate bonds and tax-exempt and taxable governmental debt securities held in managed accounts with underlying ratings of A or better at January 30, 2016 . The state, municipal and corporate bonds and asset-backed securities have contractual maturities which range from two days to 5.6 years . The U.S. Treasury Notes and Certificates of Deposit have contractual maturities which range from eight months to 1.1 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 unre alized gains and losses reported net of taxes in Accumulated other comprehensive income. Additionally, at January 30, 2016 , the Company had $0.6 million of corporate equities, which are recorded within Other assets in the Consolidated Ba lance Sheets. At January 31, 2015 , the Company had $0.3 million of privately managed funds and $0.6 million of corporate equities, 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 o bservable market information such as quotes from less active markets and/or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, among other factors . 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 a re therefore classified within L evel 3 o f the valuation hierarchy. Th e L evel 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 tha t 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 January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable January 30, 2016 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: State/Municipal Bonds $ 193,500 $ - $ 193,500 $ - Corporate Bonds 10,941 - 10,941 - Auction Rate Securities (ARS) - - - - U.S. Treasury Notes 1,203 1,203 - - Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance 6,409 - - 6,409 Privately Managed Funds - - - - Asset-backed Securities 11,054 - 11,054 - Corporate Equities 578 578 - - Certificates of Deposit 100 100 - - Total Assets $ 223,785 $ 1,881 $ 215,495 $ 6,409 Liabilities: Deferred Compensation (6,187) - - (6,187) Total Liabilities $ (6,187) $ - $ - $ (6,187) Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable January 31, 2015 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 State/Municipal Bonds $ 148,650 $ - $ 148,650 $ - Corporate Bonds 14,052 - 14,052 - U.S. Treasury Notes 3,758 3,758 - - Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance 4,558 - - 4,558 Privately Managed Funds 306 - - 306 Corporate Equities 613 613 - - Certificates of Deposit 100 100 - - Total $ 172,037 $ 4,471 $ 162,702 $ 4,864 Liabilities: Deferred Compensation (4,272) - - (4,272) Total Liabilities $ (4,272) $ - $ - $ (4,272) The following tables summarize the change in fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured using Level 3 inputs as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 (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 January 31, 2015 $ - $ 306 $ 4,558 $ 4,864 Redemptions - (270) - (270) Additions - - 2,071 2,071 Total gains or (losses) Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) - 92 (220) (128) Included in other comprehensive income - (128) - (128) Ending Balance at January 30, 2016 $ - $ - $ 6,409 $ 6,409 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Total Beginning Balance at January 31, 2015 $ (4,272) $ (4,272) Additions (2,092) (2,092) Total (gains) or losses Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) 177 177 Ending Balance at January 30, 2016 $ (6,187) $ (6,187) 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 1, 2014 $ 3,140 $ 392 $ 2,957 $ 6,489 Redemptions (3,450) (93) - (3,543) Additions 753 753 Total gains or (losses) Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) 311 147 848 1,306 Included in other comprehensive income - (140) - (140) Ending Balance at January 31, 2015 $ - $ 306 $ 4,558 $ 4,865 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Total Beginning Balance at February 1, 2014 $ (3,298) $ (3,298) Additions (719) (719) Total (gains) or losses Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) (255) (255) Ending Balance at January 31, 2015 $ (4,272) $ (4,272)	Quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs related to the ARS as of January 31, 2015 were as follows: Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs of cash flows Yield 0.07% Comparative bond discount rate 0.14%

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Accounts Receivable Disclosure [Abstract]
Accounts Receivables	5. Accounts Receivable: Accounts receivable consist of the following (in thousands): January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Customer accounts — principally deferred payment accounts $ 24,045 $ 26,071 Miscellaneous trade receivables 14,012 16,494 Total 38,057 42,565 Less allowance for doubtful accounts 1,447 1,542 Accounts receivable — net $ 36,610 $ 41,023 Finance charge and late charge revenue on customer deferred payment accounts totaled $5,383,000 , $5,773,000 and $6,220,000 for the fiscal years ended January 30, 2016 , January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 , respectively, and charges against the allowance for doubtful accounts were approximately $873,000 , $875,000 and $1,009,000 for the fiscal years ended January 30, 2016 , January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 , 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
	Jan. 30, 2016
PropertyAndEquipmentDisclosureAbstract
Property and Equipment	6. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands): January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Land and improvements $ 13,523 $ 7,968 Buildings 35,498 25,807 Leasehold improvements 106,393 100,808 Fixtures and equipment 211,071 214,969 Information technology equipment and software 50,937 59,829 Construction in progress 2,568 12,243 Total 419,990 421,624 Less accumulated depreciation 281,687 286,443 Property and equipment — net $ 138,303 $ 135,181 Construction in progress primarily represents costs related to new store development and investments in new technology.

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	7. Accrued Expenses: Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands): January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Accrued payroll and related items $ 8,634 $ 7,905 Property and other taxes 17,160 17,482 Accrued self-insurance 12,813 11,589 Fixed Assets 2,876 1,780 Other 11,403 9,648 Total $ 52,886 $ 48,404

Financing Arrangements - Notes

Financing Arrangements - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Financing Arrangements [Abstract]
Financing Arrangements	8. Financing Arrangements As of January 30, 2016 , the Company had an unsecured revolving credit agreement to borrow $35.0 million less the balance of revocable credits discussed below . T he revolving credit agreement is committed until August 2018 . 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 January 30, 2016 . There were no borrowings ou tstanding under this credit facility during the periods ended January 30, 2016 , January 31, 2015 or February 1, 2014 . The weighted average interest rate under the credit facility was zero at January 30, 2016 due to no borrowings during the year. At January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 , the Company had no outstanding revocable letters of credit relating to purchase commitments. At February 1, 2014 , the Comp any had approximately $0.4 million of outstanding revocable letters of credit relating to purchase commitments.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 entitle d 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 Compa ny’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 23, 2016 , the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share.

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 Direct ors. The Company’s contributions for the years ended January 30, 2016 , January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 were approximately $1,238,000 , $1,268,000 and $1,196,000 , 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 cont ribution of approximately $1,100,000 for the year ended January 30, 2016 . The Company’s contribution for the year ended January 31, 2015 was $7,784,000 and year ended February 1, 2014 was $887,000 . 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 est imates 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 contrib utions to a third - party provider.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 and Comprehensive Income . Equipment leases are generally for one to three year periods . The minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases are (in thousands): The following schedule shows the composition of total rental expense for all leases (in thousands):

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	12. Income Taxes: As a result of the prospective adoption of the new accounting guidance described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements , there were no current deferred tax assets at January 30, 2016. Current deferred tax assets were $4.3 million at January 31, 2015. Also as a result of the prospective adoption of the new accounting guidance, there were no current deferred tax liabilities at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015. 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 January 30, 2016 , the Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits totaling approximately $9.6 mill ion, of which approximately $9.8 million (inclusive of interest) would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. The Company had approximately $4.3 million, $4.8 million and $5.4 million of interest and penalties accrued related to uncertain tax positions as of January 30, 2016 , January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 , respectively. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related t o the resolution of uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. The Company recognized $891,000 , $740,000 and $927,000 of interest and penalties in the Consolidated Statemen t s of Income and Comprehensive Income for the years ended January 30, 2016 , January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 , respectively. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for y ears before 2012 . In state and local tax jurisdictions, the Company has limited exposure before 2004. During the next 12 months, various state and local taxing authorities’ statutes of limitations will expire and certain state examinations may close, which could result in a potential reducti on of unrecognized tax benefits for which a range cannot be determined. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands): January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Fiscal Year Ended Balances, beginning $ 9,431 $ 9,214 $ 8,892 Additions for tax positions of the current year 1,452 877 1,209 Reduction for tax positions of prior years for: Settlements during the period (611) (170) (464) Lapses of applicable statute of limitations (712) (490) (423) Balances, ending $ 9,560 $ 9,431 $ 9,214 The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands): January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Fiscal Year Ended Current income taxes: Federal $ 29,076 $ 33,108 $ 31,699 State 4,981 514 3,032 Foreign 197 - - Total 34,254 33,622 34,731 Deferred income taxes: Federal (1,953) (1,863) (4,260) State (104) (611) (507) Foreign 88 (177) - Total (1,969) (2,651) (4,767) Total income tax expense $ 32,285 $ 30,971 $ 29,964 Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 are as follows (in thousands): January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Deferred tax assets: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 502 $ 543 Inventory valuation 3,063 2,717 Deferred lease liability 1,176 1,881 Non-deductible accrued liabilities 3,081 1,895 Other taxes 1,564 1,664 Federal benefit of uncertain tax positions 4,044 4,237 Equity compensation expense 4,888 3,862 Other 2,732 2,422 Total deferred tax assets 21,050 19,221 Deferred tax liabilities Property and equipment 8,095 6,458 Unrealized gains on short-term investments 481 472 Healthcare expense 818 2,117 Other 1,376 2,517 Total deferred tax liabilities 10,770 11,564 Net deferred tax assets $ 10,280 $ 7,657 The reconciliation of the Company’s effective income tax rate with the statutory rate is as follows:

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	Fiscal 2015 First Second Third Fourth Total revenues $ 283,899 $ 251,269 $ 225,467 $ 250,456 Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) 121,379 96,786 85,204 91,242 Net income 31,083 15,594 8,320 11,845 Basic earnings per share $ 1.11 $ 0.56 $ 0.30 $ 0.42 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.11 $ 0.56 $ 0.30 $ 0.42 Fiscal 2014 First Second Third Fourth Total revenues $ 284,732 $ 246,461 $ 215,608 $ 240,113 Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) 120,369 97,422 79,515 89,039 Net income 30,006 15,652 5,692 9,152 Basic earnings per share $ 1.04 $ 0.56 $ 0.22 $ 0.33 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.04 $ 0.56 $ 0.22 $ 0.33

Reportable Segment Information

Reportable Segment Information - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 and Credit. As outlined in ASC 280-10, the Company has two reportable segments: Retail and Credit. The Company has aggregated its three retail operating segments, including e-commerce, 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 segmen t if aggregation is consistent with the objective and basic principles of ASC 280-10, which require the segments have similar economic characteristics, products, production processes, clients and methods of distribution. T he Company’s retail operating segments have similar economic characteristics and similar operating, financial and competitive risks. They are similar in terms of product offered, as they all offer women’s apparel, shoes and accessories. Merchandise inven tory of the Company’s retail operating segments is sourced from the same countries and some of the same vendors, using similar production processes. Merchandise for the Company’s retail operating segments is distributed to retail stores in a similar manne r 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 January 30, 2016 , prin cipally 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 2015 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 1,005,708 $ 5,383 $ 1,011,091 Depreciation 22,914 49 22,963 Interest and other income 3,456 - 3,456 Income before taxes 97,119 2,008 99,127 Total assets 540,941 101,403 642,344 Capital expenditures 26,534 - 26,534 Fiscal 2014 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 981,141 $ 5,773 $ 986,914 Depreciation 21,981 45 22,026 Interest and other income 3,445 - 3,445 Income before taxes 89,131 2,342 91,473 Total assets 533,236 75,042 608,278 Capital expenditures 28,871 30 28,901 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 The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the Summary of Significant A ccounting P olicies 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 s elling, general and administrative expenses (in thousands): January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Bad debt expense $ 873 $ 875 $ 1,009 Payroll 862 841 907 Postage 712 737 744 Other expenses 879 933 943 Total expenses $ 3,326 $ 3,386 $ 3,603

Stock Based Compensation - Note

Stock Based Compensation - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock Based Compensation	1 5 . Stock Based Compensation: As of January 30, 2016 , the Company had t h ree 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 grantin g of options to officers and key employees . T he 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan and 20 0 4 Incentive Compensation Plan are for the granting of various forms of equity-based awards, including restricted stock and stock options for grant, to officers, directo rs 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 January 30, 2016 : 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: January 31, 2015 - - 1,287,396 1,287,396 January 30, 2016 - - 1,145,723 1,145,723 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 January 30, 2016 , there was $12,214,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to un vested restricted stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average vesting pe riod of 2.6 years. The total fair value of the shares recognized as compensation expense during the twelve months ended January 30, 2016 , January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 was $4,020,000 , $3,474,000 and $2,924,000 , respectively. The expenses are classified as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income . The following summary shows the changes in th e shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding during the years ended January 30, 2016 , January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 : Weighted Average Number of Grant Date Fair Shares Value Per Share Restricted stock awards at February 2, 2013 440,146 $ 23.70 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 Granted 206,713 28.25 Vested (108,155) 22.41 Forfeited or expired (51,686) 26.00 Restricted stock awards at January 31, 2015 552,495 $ 26.19 Granted 159,673 39.60 Vested (87,130) 26.03 Forfeited or expired (48,362) 28.83 Restricted stock awards at January 30, 2016 576,676 $ 29.71 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 period ended January 30, 2016 , the Company sold 16,305 shares to employees at an average discount of $5.29 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 $86,000 , $90,000 and $70,000 for fiscal years 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , re spectively. These expenses are classified as a component of S elling, general and administrative expenses. The following is a summary of changes in stock options outstanding during the year ended January 30, 2016: Weighted Weighted Average Average Remaining Aggregate Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Shares Price Term Value Options outstanding at January 31, 2015 20,127 $ 23.56 8.25 years $ 194,628 Granted - - Forfeited or expired - Exercised - - Outstanding at January 30, 2016 20,127 $ 23.56 7.25 years $ 195,433 Vested and exercisable at January 30, 2016 8,051 $ 23.56 7.25 years $ 78,173 (a) The intrinsic value of a stock option is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option. No options were granted in fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 . In fiscal 2013 , 20,127 options were granted. The Company utilizes the Black – Scholes method to estimate the fair value of share based payments. No options were exercised in fiscal 2015 . The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 was $11,000 and $112,000 , respectively. The stock option expense was $17,000 , $17,000 and $13,000 for the t welve months ended January 30, 2016 , January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 , respectively. Stock option awards outstanding under the Company’s current plans were gra nted 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
	Jan. 30, 2016
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, is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial position. We accr ue for these matters when the liability is deemed probable and estimable .

Changes In Other Accumulated Co

Changes In Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincomelossdisclosure[Abstract]
Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincomelosstextblock	17. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: T he following table set s forth information regarding the reclassification out of A ccumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands) as of January 30, 2016 : T he following table set s forth information regarding the reclassification out of A ccumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands) as of January 31, 2015 :	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at January 31, 2015 $ 786 Other comprehensive income before reclassification (114) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (b) 128 Net current-period other comprehensive income 14 Ending Balance at January 30, 2016 $ 800 (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income (“OCI”). (b) Includes ($206) 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 ($77). 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 February 1, 2014 $ 778 Other comprehensive income before reclassification 148 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (b) (140) Net current-period other comprehensive income 8 Ending Balance at January 31, 2015 $ 786 (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to OCI. (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. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to OCI.

Earnings Per Share - (Tables)

Earnings Per Share - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Numerator (Dollars in thousands) Net earnings $ 66,842 $ 60,502 $ 54,322 Earnings allocated to non-vested equity awards (1,400) (1,180) (884) Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 65,442 $ 59,322 $ 53,438 Denominator Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 27,371,538 27,600,350 28,767,615 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 5,734 3,903 5,063 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 27,377,272 27,604,253 28,772,678 Net income per common share Basic earnings per share $ 2.39 $ 2.15 $ 1.86 Diluted earnings per share $ 2.39 $ 2.15 $ 1.86

Interest and Other Income - (Ta

Interest and Other Income - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
OtherIncomeDisclosureNonoperatingAbstract
Interest and Other Income	2. Interest and Other Income: The components of Interest and other income are shown below (in thousands): January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Dividend income $ (21) $ (21) $ (17) Interest income (1,562) (1,266) (1,288) Miscellaneous income (2,049) (1,936) (1,686) Net (gain) loss on investment sales 176 (222) (276) Interest and other income $ (3,456) $ (3,445) $ (3,267)

Short-Term Investment Reconcili

Short-Term Investment Reconciliation - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
InvestmentsDebtAndEquitySecuritiesAbstract
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities Reconciliation to Fair Value	January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 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 192,561 21,955 214,516 147,227 13,996 161,223 Unrealized gains 939 40 979 906 56 962 Unrealized (loss) - - - - - - Estimated fair value $ 193,500 $ 21,995 $ 215,495 $ 148,133 $ 14,052 $ 162,185

Accumulated Unrealized Gains (L

Accumulated Unrealized Gains (Losses) - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
InvestmentsDebtAndEquitySecuritiesAbstract
Accumlated Uneralized Gains (Losses)	January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 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 $ 963 $ (362) $ 601 Equity Investments 304 (114) 190 297 (112) 185 Total $ 1,282 $ (482) $ 800 $ 1,260 $ (474) $ 786

Fair Value Measurements - Asset

Fair Value Measurements - Assets at Fairvalue - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
FairValue Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures	Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable January 30, 2016 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: State/Municipal Bonds $ 193,500 $ - $ 193,500 $ - Corporate Bonds 10,941 - 10,941 - Auction Rate Securities (ARS) - - - - U.S. Treasury Notes 1,203 1,203 - - Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance 6,409 - - 6,409 Privately Managed Funds - - - - Asset-backed Securities 11,054 - 11,054 - Corporate Equities 578 578 - - Certificates of Deposit 100 100 - - Total Assets $ 223,785 $ 1,881 $ 215,495 $ 6,409 Liabilities: Deferred Compensation (6,187) - - (6,187) Total Liabilities $ (6,187) $ - $ - $ (6,187) Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable January 31, 2015 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 State/Municipal Bonds $ 148,650 $ - $ 148,650 $ - Corporate Bonds 14,052 - 14,052 - U.S. Treasury Notes 3,758 3,758 - - Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance 4,558 - - 4,558 Privately Managed Funds 306 - - 306 Corporate Equities 613 613 - - Certificates of Deposit 100 100 - - Total $ 172,037 $ 4,471 $ 162,702 $ 4,864 Liabilities: Deferred Compensation (4,272) - - (4,272) Total Liabilities $ (4,272) $ - $ - $ (4,272)

Fair Value Measurments - Level

Fair Value Measurments - Level 3 Roll (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 January 31, 2015 $ - $ 306 $ 4,558 $ 4,864 Redemptions - (270) - (270) Additions - - 2,071 2,071 Total gains or (losses) Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) - 92 (220) (128) Included in other comprehensive income - (128) - (128) Ending Balance at January 30, 2016 $ - $ - $ 6,409 $ 6,409 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Total Beginning Balance at January 31, 2015 $ (4,272) $ (4,272) Additions (2,092) (2,092) Total (gains) or losses Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) 177 177 Ending Balance at January 30, 2016 $ (6,187) $ (6,187) 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 1, 2014 $ 3,140 $ 392 $ 2,957 $ 6,489 Redemptions (3,450) (93) - (3,543) Additions 753 753 Total gains or (losses) Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) 311 147 848 1,306 Included in other comprehensive income - (140) - (140) Ending Balance at January 31, 2015 $ - $ 306 $ 4,558 $ 4,865 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Total Beginning Balance at February 1, 2014 $ (3,298) $ (3,298) Additions (719) (719) Total (gains) or losses Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets) (255) (255) Ending Balance at January 31, 2015 $ (4,272) $ (4,272)

Fair Value Level 3 Inputs (Tabl

Fair Value Level 3 Inputs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 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 January 31, 2015 were as follows: Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs of cash flows Yield 0.07% Comparative bond discount rate 0.14%

Accounts Receivables - (Tables)

Accounts Receivables - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableGrossAllowanceAndNetAbstract
ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTextBlock	5. Accounts Receivable: Accounts receivable consist of the following (in thousands): January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Customer accounts — principally deferred payment accounts $ 24,045 $ 26,071 Miscellaneous trade receivables 14,012 16,494 Total 38,057 42,565 Less allowance for doubtful accounts 1,447 1,542 Accounts receivable — net $ 36,610 $ 41,023

Property Plant and Equipment -

Property Plant and Equipment - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
PropertyAndEquipmentDisclosureAbstract
Property and Equipment	6. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands): January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Land and improvements $ 13,523 $ 7,968 Buildings 35,498 25,807 Leasehold improvements 106,393 100,808 Fixtures and equipment 211,071 214,969 Information technology equipment and software 50,937 59,829 Construction in progress 2,568 12,243 Total 419,990 421,624 Less accumulated depreciation 281,687 286,443 Property and equipment — net $ 138,303 $ 135,181 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
	Jan. 30, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	7. Accrued Expenses: Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands): January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Accrued payroll and related items $ 8,634 $ 7,905 Property and other taxes 17,160 17,482 Accrued self-insurance 12,813 11,589 Fixed Assets 2,876 1,780 Other 11,403 9,648 Total $ 52,886 $ 48,404

Minimum Lease Payments - (Table

Minimum Lease Payments - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
LeasesOperatingAbstract
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payaments	Fiscal Year 2016 $ 69,550 2017 52,135 2018 38,094 2019 25,405 2020 15,695 Thereafter 14,924 Total minimum lease payments $ 215,803

Rental Expense - (Tables)

Rental Expense - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
LeasesOperatingAbstract
Rental Expense	January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Fiscal Year Ended Minimum rentals $ 69,665 $ 66,040 $ 61,889 Contingent rent 11 4 4 Total rental expense $ 69,676 $ 66,044 $ 61,893

Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit

Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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): January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Fiscal Year Ended Balances, beginning $ 9,431 $ 9,214 $ 8,892 Additions for tax positions of the current year 1,452 877 1,209 Reduction for tax positions of prior years for: Settlements during the period (611) (170) (464) Lapses of applicable statute of limitations (712) (490) (423) Balances, ending $ 9,560 $ 9,431 $ 9,214

Components Of Income Tax Expens

Components Of Income Tax Expense - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperationsByJurisdictionAbstract
Components Of Income Tax Expense	The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands): January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Fiscal Year Ended Current income taxes: Federal $ 29,076 $ 33,108 $ 31,699 State 4,981 514 3,032 Foreign 197 - - Total 34,254 33,622 34,731 Deferred income taxes: Federal (1,953) (1,863) (4,260) State (104) (611) (507) Foreign 88 (177) - Total (1,969) (2,651) (4,767) Total income tax expense $ 32,285 $ 30,971 $ 29,964

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabili

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Components - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
ComponentsOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesAbstract
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Asset And Liability Components	January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Deferred tax assets: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 502 $ 543 Inventory valuation 3,063 2,717 Deferred lease liability 1,176 1,881 Non-deductible accrued liabilities 3,081 1,895 Other taxes 1,564 1,664 Federal benefit of uncertain tax positions 4,044 4,237 Equity compensation expense 4,888 3,862 Other 2,732 2,422 Total deferred tax assets 21,050 19,221 Deferred tax liabilities Property and equipment 8,095 6,458 Unrealized gains on short-term investments 481 472 Healthcare expense 818 2,117 Other 1,376 2,517 Total deferred tax liabilities 10,770 11,564 Net deferred tax assets $ 10,280 $ 7,657

Reconciliation Of Effective Tax

Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperationsTaxRateReconciliationAbstract
Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate	The reconciliation of the Company’s effective income tax rate with the statutory rate is as follows: January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Fiscal Year Ended Federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State income taxes 2.5 (0.2) 2.8 Tax credits (1.8) (1.8) (1.4) Tax exempt interest (0.5) (0.5) (0.5) Effects of permanent differences 0.5 0.6 0.1 Other (3.1) 0.8 (0.4) Effective income tax rate 32.6 % 33.9 % 35.6 %

Quarterly Financial Data - (Tab

Quarterly Financial Data - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
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 2015 First Second Third Fourth Total revenues $ 283,899 $ 251,269 $ 225,467 $ 250,456 Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) 121,379 96,786 85,204 91,242 Net income 31,083 15,594 8,320 11,845 Basic earnings per share $ 1.11 $ 0.56 $ 0.30 $ 0.42 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.11 $ 0.56 $ 0.30 $ 0.42 Fiscal 2014 First Second Third Fourth Total revenues $ 284,732 $ 246,461 $ 215,608 $ 240,113 Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) 120,369 97,422 79,515 89,039 Net income 30,006 15,652 5,692 9,152 Basic earnings per share $ 1.04 $ 0.56 $ 0.22 $ 0.33 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.04 $ 0.56 $ 0.22 $ 0.33

Reportable Segment Informatio44

Reportable Segment Information - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Reportable Segment Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Fiscal 2015 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 1,005,708 $ 5,383 $ 1,011,091 Depreciation 22,914 49 22,963 Interest and other income 3,456 - 3,456 Income before taxes 97,119 2,008 99,127 Total assets 540,941 101,403 642,344 Capital expenditures 26,534 - 26,534 Fiscal 2014 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 981,141 $ 5,773 $ 986,914 Depreciation 21,981 45 22,026 Interest and other income 3,445 - 3,445 Income before taxes 89,131 2,342 91,473 Total assets 533,236 75,042 608,278 Capital expenditures 28,871 30 28,901 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 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Bad debt expense $ 873 $ 875 $ 1,009 Payroll 862 841 907 Postage 712 737 744 Other expenses 879 933 943 Total expenses $ 3,326 $ 3,386 $ 3,603

Stock Based Compensation - Plan

Stock Based Compensation - Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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: January 31, 2015 - - 1,287,396 1,287,396 January 30, 2016 - - 1,145,723 1,145,723

Sechedule Of Restricted Stock O

Sechedule Of Restricted Stock Outstanding - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 February 2, 2013 440,146 $ 23.70 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 Granted 206,713 28.25 Vested (108,155) 22.41 Forfeited or expired (51,686) 26.00 Restricted stock awards at January 31, 2015 552,495 $ 26.19 Granted 159,673 39.60 Vested (87,130) 26.03 Forfeited or expired (48,362) 28.83 Restricted stock awards at January 30, 2016 576,676 $ 29.71

Stock Option Changes - (Tables)

Stock Option Changes - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding	The following is a summary of changes in stock options outstanding during the year ended January 30, 2016: Weighted Weighted Average Average Remaining Aggregate Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Shares Price Term Value Options outstanding at January 31, 2015 20,127 $ 23.56 8.25 years $ 194,628 Granted - - Forfeited or expired - Exercised - - Outstanding at January 30, 2016 20,127 $ 23.56 7.25 years $ 195,433 Vested and exercisable at January 30, 2016 8,051 $ 23.56 7.25 years $ 78,173 (a) The intrinsic value of a stock option is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option.

Changes in Accumulated Other Co

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincomelossdisclosure[Abstract]
ScheduleOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTableTextBlock	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at January 31, 2015 $ 786 Other comprehensive income before reclassification (114) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (b) 128 Net current-period other comprehensive income 14 Ending Balance at January 30, 2016 $ 800 (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income (“OCI”). (b) Includes ($206) 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 ($77). 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 February 1, 2014 $ 778 Other comprehensive income before reclassification 148 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (b) (140) Net current-period other comprehensive income 8 Ending Balance at January 31, 2015 $ 786 (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to OCI. (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. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to OCI.

General - Notes to Financial St

General - Notes to Financial Statements - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
General Dsiclosure [Abstract]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents In Escrow	$ 4,472,000	$ 4,479,000
Asset Impairment Charges	1,917,000	2,249,000	$ 2,646,000
Income Taxes Paid, Net	29,198,000	37,888,000	34,238,000
Income On Unredeemed Gift Cards (Breakage)	523,000	553,000	370,000
Advertising Expense	$ 7,074,000	$ 5,528,000	$ 5,741,000
EquityClassOfTreasuryStockLineItems
Shares Repurchased and Retired	179,990	1,509,965	271,296
Remaining Shares In Repurchase Authorizations	0
Correct Accrual Landlord Insurance (Pretax)
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems
Correction Of Prior Period Error	$ 0	$ 1,200,000
Correct Federal Income Tax Accrual
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems
Correction Of Prior Period Error	0	1,100,000
Correct State Income Tax Accrual (Net Of Federal Income Tax)
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems
Correction Of Prior Period Error	$ 0	$ 600,000

Correction of Prior Period Erro

Correction of Prior Period Error Parenthetical - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Correct Accrual Landlord Insurance (Pretax)
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems
Correction Of Prior Period Error	$ 0	$ 1,200,000
Correct Federal Income Tax Accrual
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems
Correction Of Prior Period Error	0	1,100,000
Correct State Income Tax Accrual (Net Of Federal Income Tax)
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems
Correction Of Prior Period Error	$ 0	$ 600,000

Earnings Per Share - (Details)

Earnings Per Share - (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract]
Net income	$ 11,845	$ 8,320	$ 15,594	$ 31,083	$ 9,152	$ 5,692	$ 15,652	$ 30,006	$ 66,842	$ 60,502	$ 54,322
Earnings Allocated to Non-Vesting Equity Awards									1,400	1,180	884
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders									$ 65,442	$ 59,322	$ 53,438
Basic Weighted-Average common shares outstanding									27,371,538	27,600,350	28,767,615
Dilutive Effect of Stock Options									5,734	3,903	5,063
Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding									27,377,272	27,604,253	28,772,678
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.42	$ 0.3	$ 0.56	$ 1.11	$ 0.33	$ 0.22	$ 0.56	$ 1.04	$ 2.39	$ 2.15	$ 1.86
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.42	$ 0.3	$ 0.56	$ 1.11	$ 0.33	$ 0.22	$ 0.56	$ 1.04	$ 2.39	$ 2.15	$ 1.86

Other Assets - (Details)

Other Assets - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Other Assets [Abstract]
CSV Life Insurance	$ 199	$ 200
Deferred Compensation Investments	6,409	4,558
Miscellaneous Investments	578	919
Other Deposits	536	579
Investment in Partnership	1,316	1,267
Land Held for Investment	9,672	7,760
Buildings Held for Investment	1,495	0
Intellectual Property	1,504	0
Total Other Assets	$ 21,709	$ 15,283

Interest and Other Income - (De

Interest and Other Income - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
ComponentOfOtherIncomeNonoperatingLineItems
Dividend Income	$ (21)	$ (21)	$ (17)
Interest Income	(1,562)	(1,266)	(1,288)
Miscellaneous Income	(2,049)	(1,936)	(1,686)
Net gain on investment sales	176	(222)	(276)
Interst and Other Income	$ (3,456)	$ (3,445)	$ (3,267)

Short-Term Investment Reconci54

Short-Term Investment Reconciliation - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Debt Securiteis Issued by Various States of the United States and Political Subdivisions of the States
ScheduleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesLineItems
Cost Basis	$ 192,561	$ 147,227
Estimated Fair Value	193,500	148,133
Gross Unrealized Gains	939	906
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Corporate Debt Securities
ScheduleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesLineItems
Cost Basis	21,955	13,996
Estimated Fair Value	21,995	14,052
Gross Unrealized Gains	$ 40	56
Gross Unrealized Losses		$ 0

Accumulated Unrealized Gains 55

Accumulated Unrealized Gains (Losses) - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Short-Term Debt Investments
ScheduleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesLineItems
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	$ 978	$ 963
Deferred Tax Benefit	(368)	(362)
Unrealized Net Gain / (Loss)	610	601
Equity Investments
ScheduleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesLineItems
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	304	297
Deferred Tax Benefit	(114)	(112)
Unrealized Net Gain / (Loss)	$ 190	$ 185

Fair Value Measurements - Ass56

Fair Value Measurements - Assets at Fairvalue - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
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	(6,187)	(4,272)
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	193,500	148,650
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	10,941	14,052
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	0	0
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	1,203	3,758
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	578	613
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
Asset Backed Securities (ABS) | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	0
Asset Backed Securities (ABS) | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	11,054
Asset Backed Securities (ABS) | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	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	0	306
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	$ 6,409	$ 4,558

Fair Value Measurments - Leve57

Fair Value Measurments - Level 3 Roll (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Deferred Compensation
FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems
Beginning Balance	$ (4,272)	$ (3,298)
Additons	(2,092)	(719)
Losses (Gains) Included In Earnings	177	(255)
Ending Balance	(6,187)	(4,272)
Auction Rate Securities (ARS)
FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliation[Line Items]
Beginning Balance	0	3,140
Additions	0
Redemptions	0	3,450
Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings	0	$ (311)
Gains (Losses) Included in Other Comprehensive Income	0
Ending Balance	0	$ 0
Privately Managed Funds
FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliation[Line Items]
Beginning Balance	306	392
Additions	0
Redemptions	(270)	(93)
Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings	92	(147)
Gains (Losses) Included in Other Comprehensive Income	(128)	140
Ending Balance	0	306
Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance
FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliation[Line Items]
Beginning Balance	4,558	2,957
Additions	2,071	753
Redemptions	0	0
Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings	(220)	848
Gains (Losses) Included in Other Comprehensive Income	0	0
Ending Balance	$ 6,409	$ 4,558

Fair Value Level 3 Inputs - (De

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

Accounts Receivables-(Details)

Accounts Receivables-(Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableLineItems
Accounts Receivable, Gross	$ 38,057	$ 42,565
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	(1,447)	(1,542)
Accounts Receivable - Net	36,610	41,023
Customer Accounts
AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableLineItems
Accounts Receivable, Gross	24,045	26,071
Miscellaneous Trade Receivables
AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableLineItems
Accounts Receivable, Gross	$ 14,012	$ 16,494

Accounts Receivables Paragraph

Accounts Receivables Paragraph - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableGrossAllowanceAndNetAbstract
Credit Card Finance and Late Charge Revenue	$ 5,383,000	$ 5,773,000	$ 6,220,000
Charges Against The Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	$ 873,000	$ 875,000	$ 1,009,000

Property and Equipment - (Detai

Property and Equipment - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	$ 419,990	$ 421,624
Accumulated Depreciation	281,687	286,443
Property and equipment - net	138,303	135,181
Land and Improvements
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	13,523	7,968
Buildings
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	35,498	25,807
Leasehold Improvements
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	106,393	100,808
Fixtures and equipment
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	211,071	214,969
Information Technology Equipment
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	50,937	59,829
Construction in Progress
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	$ 2,568	$ 12,243

Accrued Expenses - (Details)

Accrued Expenses - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Payroll and Related Items	$ 8,634	$ 7,905
Property and Other Taxes	17,160	17,482
Accrued Self-Insurance	12,813	11,589
Accrued Fixed Assets	1,780	2,876
Other	11,403	9,648
Total Accrued Expenses	$ 52,886	$ 48,404

Financing Arrangements - (Detai

Financing Arrangements - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility Outstanding Borrowings	$ 0	$ 0	$ 439
RevolvingCreditFacilityMember [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 35,000
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	Aug. 22, 2018
Interest on Borrowings Based on LIBOR	0.00%

Stockhlers' Equity - (Details)

Stockhlers' Equity - (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Quarterly Declared Dividend	$ 1.2	$ 1.2	$ 0.2
Class A Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Quarterly Declared Dividend	$ 1.2	$ 1.2	$ 0.2

Employee Benefit Plans - 401(k)

Employee Benefit Plans - 401(k) Plan - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employer Discretionary Contribution	$ 1,238,000	$ 1,268,000	$ 1,196,000

Employee Benefit Plans - ESOP P

Employee Benefit Plans - ESOP Plan - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employer Cash Contributions to ESOP	$ 1,100,000	$ 7,784,000	$ 887,000

Minimum Leae Payments - (Detail

Minimum Leae Payments - (Details) - Buildings $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)
OperatingLeasedAssetsLineItems
Lease Payments Due In One Year	$ 69,550
Lease Payments Due In Two Years	52,135
Lease Payments Due In Three Years	38,094
Lease Payments Due In Four Years	25,405
Lease Payments Due In Five Years	15,695
Lease Payments Due Thereafter	14,924
Total Minimum Lease Payments	$ 215,803

Rental Expense - (Details)

Rental Expense - (Details) - Buildings - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
OperatingLeasedAssetsLineItems
Minimum Rentals	$ 69,665	$ 66,040	$ 61,889
Contingent Rent	11	4	4
Total Rental Expense	$ 69,676	$ 66,044	$ 61,893

Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefi69

Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Beginning Balance	$ 9,431	$ 9,214	$ 8,892
Additional Tax Positions Current Year	1,452	877	1,209
Additional Tax Positions Prior Years	0	0	0
Reductions Due To Changes In Judgment	0	0	0
Reductions Due To Settlements	(611)	(170)	(464)
Reductions From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations	(712)	(490)	(423)
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Ending Balance	$ 9,560	$ 9,431	$ 9,214

Income Taxes - (Details)

Income Taxes - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Beginning Balance	$ 9,431	$ 9,214	$ 8,892
Additional Tax Positions Current Year	1,452	877	1,209
Additional Tax Positions Prior Years	0	0	0
Reductions Due To Changes In Judgment	0	0	0
Reductions Due To Settlements	(611)	(170)	(464)
Reductions From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations	(712)	(490)	(423)
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Ending Balance	9,560	9,431	$ 9,214
Domestic Taxing Authorities
Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Beginning Balance	$ 9,560
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Ending Balance		$ 9,560

Components Of Income Tax Expe71

Components Of Income Tax Expense - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperationsByJurisdictionAbstract
Current Federal Income Tax Expense	$ 29,076	$ 33,108	$ 31,699
Current State Income Tax Expense	4,981	514	3,032
Current Foreign Income Tax Expense	197	0	0
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense	(1,953)	(1,863)	(4,260)
Deferred State Income Tax Expense	(104)	(611)	(507)
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense	88	(177)	0
Total Income Tax Expense	$ 32,285	$ 30,971	$ 29,964

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabi72

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Components - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
ComponentsOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesAbstract
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	$ 502	$ 543
Deferred Lease Liablity	1,176	1,881
Inventory Valuation Deferred Tax Asset	3,063	2,717
Non-Deductible Accrued Liablities	3,081	1,895
Other Taxes	1,564	1,664
Federal Benefit Of Uncertain Tax Positions	4,044	4,237
DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredIncentive CompensationExpense	0	0
Equity Compensation Expense	4,888	3,862
Other Deferred Tax Assets	2,732	2,422
Total Deferred Tax Assets	(21,050)	(19,221)
Property And Equipment	(8,095)	(6,458)
Unrealized Gains On Short-Term Ivestments In Comprehensive Income	(481)	(472)
Health Care Expenses	(818)	(2,117)
Inventory Valuation	0	0
Other Deferred Tax Liabilities	1,376	2,517
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities	10,770	11,564
Net Deferred Tax Liabilites	$ (10,280)	$ (7,657)

Reconciliation Of Effective T73

Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate - (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperationsTaxRateReconciliationAbstract
Federal Income Tax Rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State Income Taxes	2.50%	(0.20%)	2.80%
Tax Credits	(1.80%)	(1.80%)	(1.40%)
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTaxExemptIncome	(0.50%)	(0.50%)	(0.50%)
Effects Of Permanent Differences	0.50%	0.60%	0.10%
Other	(3.10%)	0.80%	(0.40%)
Effective Income Tax Rate	32.60%	33.90%	35.60%

Income Tax Paragraph - (Details

Income Tax Paragraph - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 30, 2016
IncomeTaxContingencyLineItems
Unrecogmized Tax Benefit	$ 9,431,000	$ 9,214,000	$ 8,892,000	$ 9,560,000
DomesticCountryMember
IncomeTaxContingencyLineItems
Unrecogmized Tax Benefit	9,560,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefit That Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	9,800,000
Accrued Interest and Tax Penalties Related To Uncertain Tax Positions	4,300,000	4,800,000	5,400,000
Interest and Tax Penalties Related To Uncertain Tax Positions Included In Income Tax Expense	$ 891,000	$ 740,000	$ 927,000

Quarterly Financial Data - (Det

Quarterly Financial Data - (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Total revenues	$ 250,456	$ 225,467	$ 251,269	$ 283,899	$ 240,113	$ 215,608	$ 246,461	$ 284,732	$ 1,011,091	$ 986,914	$ 920,033
Gross Profit (excluding depreciation)	91,242	85,204	96,786	121,379	89,039	79,515	97,422	120,369
Net income	$ 11,845	$ 8,320	$ 15,594	$ 31,083	$ 9,152	$ 5,692	$ 15,652	$ 30,006	$ 66,842	$ 60,502	$ 54,322
Basic Earnings Per Share	$ 0.42	$ 0.3	$ 0.56	$ 1.11	$ 0.33	$ 0.22	$ 0.56	$ 1.04	$ 2.39	$ 2.15	$ 1.86
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$ 0.42	$ 0.3	$ 0.56	$ 1.11	$ 0.33	$ 0.22	$ 0.56	$ 1.04	$ 2.39	$ 2.15	$ 1.86

Reportable Segment Informatio76

Reportable Segment Information - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 250,456	$ 225,467	$ 251,269	$ 283,899	$ 240,113	$ 215,608	$ 246,461	$ 284,732	$ 1,011,091	$ 986,914	$ 920,033
Interest and other income									3,456	3,445	3,267
Total Assets	642,344				608,278				642,344	608,278
Capital expenditures									26,534	28,901	31,542
ReportableSegmentsMemberRetail [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues									1,005,708	981,141	913,813
Depreciation									22,914	21,981	21,785
Interest and other income									3,456	3,445	3,267
Total Assets	540,941				533,236				540,941	533,236	524,908
Capital expenditures									26,534	28,871	31,423
Income Before Taxes									97,119	89,131	81,709
ReportableSegmentsMemberCredit [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues									5,383	5,773	6,220
Depreciation									49	45	40
Interest and other income									0	0	0
Total Assets	$ 101,403				$ 75,042				101,403	75,042	72,010
Capital expenditures									0	30	119
Income Before Taxes									$ 2,008	$ 2,342	$ 2,577

Direct Expenses of Credit Segme

Direct Expenses of Credit Segment in SGA - (Details) - ReportableSegmentsMemberCredit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Provision for Loss, Net	$ 873	$ 875	$ 1,009
Labor and Related Expense	862	841	907
Postage Expense	712	737	744
Other Expenses	$ 879	$ 933	$ 943

Stock Based Compensation - Pl78

Stock Based Compensation - Plans - (Details) - shares	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
1987 Plan
Authorized And Available For Grant [Line Items]
Options And/Or Restrcited Stock Initially Authorized	5,850,000
Options And Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant	0	0
2004 Plan
Authorized And Available For Grant [Line Items]
Options And/Or Restrcited Stock Initially Authorized	1,350,000
Options And Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant	0	0
2013 Plan
Authorized And Available For Grant [Line Items]
Options And/Or Restrcited Stock Initially Authorized	1,500,000
Options And Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant	1,145,723	1,287,396

Sechedule Of Restricted Stock79

Sechedule Of Restricted Stock Outstanding - (Details) - 2004 Plan - Restricted Stock - Class A Common Stock - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Restricted Stock Awards Beginning Balance	552,495	505,623	440,146
Restricted Stock Awards Granted	159,673	206,713	214,637
Restricted Stock Awards Vested	(87,130)	(108,155)	(121,692)
Restricted Stock Awards Foreited	(48,362)	(51,686)	(27,468)
Restricted Stock Awards Ending Balance	576,676	552,495	505,623
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	$ 26.19	$ 24.52	$ 23.7
Granted Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	39.6	28.25	23.57
Vested Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	26.03	22.41	19.82
Forfeited Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	28.83	26	24.71
Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Ending Balance	$ 29.71	$ 26.19	$ 24.52

Stock Based Compensation Additi

Stock Based Compensation Additional - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Remaining Weighted-Average Vesting Period	7 years 3 months 18 days	8 years 15 days
Intrinsic Value Of Vested and Excercisable Options	$ 78,173,000
Remaining Contractual Term For Vested and Excercisable Options	8 months 12 days
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward
Exercised	0	500	9,050
Restricted Stock | Class A Common Stock
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$ 12,214,000
Remaining Weighted-Average Vesting Period	2 years 7 months 6 days
Compensation Expense	$ 4,020,000	$ 3,474,000	$ 2,924,000
Stock Options | Class A Common Stock
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options Outstanding - Weighted Average Price		$ 14.17
Intrinsic Value	$ 0	$ 11,000	$ 112,000
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward
Options Outstanding	500
Exercised	0
Options Outstanding		500
Stock Options | Convertible Class B Common Stock
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options Outstanding - Weighted Average Price	$ 23.56	$ 23.56
Outstanding Vested and Excercisable Options	8,051
Weighted Average Price For Stock Options Vested and Excercisable	$ 23.56
Intrinsic Value for Options Outstanding	$ 195,433	$ 194,628
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward
Options Outstanding	20,127
Granted	0
Forfeited of expired	0
Options Outstanding	20,127	20,127
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Class A Common Stock
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Sold	16,305	20,941	19,070
Compensation Expense	$ 86,000	$ 90,000	$ 70,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Share Purchase Discount	$ 5.29

Weighted Average Option Rollfor

Weighted Average Option Rollforward - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward
Exercised	0	500	9,050
Employee Stock Options [Member] | Class A Common Stock
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward
Options Outstanding	500
Exercised	0
Options Outstanding		500
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term for Vested and Exercisable Options	8 months 12 days
Weighted Average Contractual Term for Options Outstanding	8 months 12 days	9 years 4 months 24 days
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Rollforward
Options Outstanding	$ 14.17
Options Outstanding		$ 14.17
Employee Stock Options [Member] | Convertible Class B Common Stock
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward
Options Outstanding	20,127
Granted	0
Forfeited of expired	0
Options Outstanding	20,127	20,127
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term for Vested and Exercisable Options	0 years
Weighted Average Contractual Term for Options Outstanding	9 years 3 months 18 days	0 years
Intrinsic Value for Options Outstanding	$ 195,433	$ 194,628
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Rollforward
Options Outstanding	$ 23.56
Options Outstanding	$ 23.56	$ 23.56

Changes in Accumulated Other 82

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 786	$ 778
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax	(114)	148
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Net Of Tax	128	(140)
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income tax benefit	14	8	$ (43)
Ending Balance Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 800	$ 786	$ 778

Change in Accumulated Other Com

Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
us-gaap_ReclassificationAdjustmentOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLineItems
Income tax expense	$ 32,285	$ 30,971	$ 29,964
gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
us-gaap_ReclassificationAdjustmentOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLineItems
Interest and Other Income	(206)	224
Income tax expense	$ (77)	$ 84