The Cato Corporation (CATO) 10-K 23 Mar 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)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. 28, 2017
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-28
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	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	CY
Entity Public Float | $	$ 914,302,626
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (actual number)	24,853,129
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (actual number)	1,751,576

Condensed Consolidated Income S

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements Of Income and Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Revenues
Retail sales	$ 947,370	$ 1,001,390	$ 977,867
Other income (principally finance charges, late fees and layaway charges)	9,199	9,701	9,047
Total revenues	956,569	1,011,091	986,914
COSTS AND EXPENSES, NET
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	601,985	616,480	600,569
Selling, general and administrative (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	289,619	275,713	276,234
Depreciation	22,716	22,963	22,026
Interest Expense	176	264	57
Interest and other income	7,041	3,456	3,445
Cost and expenses, net	907,455	911,964	895,441
Income before income taxes	49,114	99,127	91,473
Income tax expense	1,902	32,285	30,971
Net income	$ 47,212	$ 66,842	$ 60,502
Basic earnings per share	$ 1.72	$ 2.39	$ 2.15
Diluted earnings per share	1.72	2.39	2.15
Dividends per share	$ 1.29	$ 1.2	$ 1.2
Comprehensive income
Net income	$ 47,212	$ 66,842	$ 60,502
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	1,014	(14)	(8)
Comprehensive income	$ 46,198	$ 66,856	$ 60,510

Condensed Consolidated Income 3

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements Of Income and Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTaxParentheticalDisclosuresAbstract
Tax Effect of Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Available-For-Sale Securities	$ (608)	$ 6	$ 5

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 47,234	$ 67,057
Short-term investments	201,233	215,495
Restricted cash and investments	3,691	4,472
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	30,336	36,610
Merchandise inventories	145,682	141,101
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Prepaid expenses	15,632	7,317
Total Current Assets	443,808	472,052
Property and equipment - net	126,386	138,303
Noncurrent deferred tax asset	13,773	10,280
Other assets	22,357	21,709
Total Assets	606,324	642,344
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	105,249	113,154
Accrued expenses	61,313	52,886
Accrued bonus and benefits	3,068	12,034
Accrued income taxes	2,282	1,363
Total Current Liabilities	171,912	179,437
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent	0	0
Other noncurrent liabilities (primarily deferred rent)	50,509	50,242
Commitments And Contingencies	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	895	935
Additional paid-in capital	95,207	90,336
Retained earnings	288,015	320,594
AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax	(214)	800
Total Stockholders' Equity	383,903	412,665
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity	606,324	642,344
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	837	877
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. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current	$ 1,348	$ 1,447
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	1,751,576	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	24,853,129	26,129,692
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. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 47,212	$ 66,842	$ 60,502
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	22,716	22,963	22,026
Provision For Doubtful Accounts	832	873	875
Purchase premium and premium amortization	784	(3,263)	(104)
Share Based Compensation	4,199	4,124	3,582
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	40	(257)	(243)
Deferred income taxes	(2,884)	(2,635)	(1,563)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	2,060	223	1,288
Impairment	13,561	1,917	2,249
Changes in operating assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable	5,442	3,540	(2,674)
Merchandise inventories	(4,581)	(3,552)	13,312
Prepaid and other assets	(9,877)	1,854	(6,078)
Accrued income taxes	879	614	1,021
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(8,254)	610	23,266
Net cash provided by operating activities	72,129	93,853	117,459
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	(27,297)	(26,534)	(28,901)
Purchase of short-term investments	(110,831)	(116,956)	(49,820)
Sales of short-term investments	122,989	66,927	48,850
Purchase of Other Assets	(290)	(5,650)	(1,267)
Sales Of Other Assets	0	(442)	(3,227)
Change in restricted cash and investments	782	4	222
Net cash used in investing activities	(14,647)	(81,767)	(27,689)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid	(35,432)	(33,572)	(33,886)
Repurchase of common stock	(42,564)	(6,148)	(42,129)
Proceeds from lines of credit	29,500	0	0
Payments to lines of credit	(29,500)	0	0
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan	501	488	510
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation financing activities	(40)	257	243
Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised	230	0	11
Net cash provided used in financing activities	(77,305)	(38,975)	(75,251)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	(19,823)	(26,889)	14,519
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	67,057	93,946	79,427
Effect of Exchange Rate On Cash	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	47,234	67,057	93,946
Change in Accrued PPE	1,099	2,876	1,780
Change in Accrued Treasury Stock	$ 1,853	$ 0	$ 0

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)	Total	Class A Common Stock	Convertible Class B Common Stock	Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at Feb. 01, 2014		$ 917,000	$ 58,000	$ 80,463,000	$ 308,893,000	$ 778,000
Net income	$ 60,502,000	0	0	0	60,502,000	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	(8,000)	0	0	0		8,000
Dividends		0	0	0	(33,886,000)	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan		1,000	0	600,000	0	0
Class A common stock sold through stock option plans		0	0	28,000	0	0
Class A common stock issued through restricted stock grant plans		5,000	0	3,449,000	20,000	0
Windfall tax benefit from equity compensation plans			0	489,000	0	0
Retirement of treasury sharess		(50,000)	0	0	(42,077,000)	0
Balance at Jan. 31, 2015		873,000	58,000	85,029,000	293,452,000	786,000
Net income	66,842,000	0	0	0	66,842,000	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	(14,000)	0	0	0	0	14,000
Dividends		0	0	0	(33,572,000)	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan		0	0	574,000	0	0
Class A common stock sold through stock option plans		0	0	17,000	0	0
Class A common stock issued through restricted stock grant plans		4,000	0	3,996,000	20,000	0
Windfall tax benefit from equity compensation plans		0	0	720,000	0	0
Retirement of treasury sharess		0	0	0	(6,148,000)	0
Balance at Jan. 30, 2016		877,000	58,000	90,336,000	320,594,000	800,000
Net income	47,212,000	0	0	0	47,212,000	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	$ 1,014,000	0	0	0	0	(1,014,000)
Dividends		0	0	0	(35,432,000)	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan		1,000	0	590,000	0	0
Class A common stock sold through stock option plans		0	0	248,000	0	0
Class A common stock issued through restricted stock grant plans		3,000	0	4,073,000	15,000	0
Windfall tax benefit from equity compensation plans		0	0	(40,000)	0	0
Retirement of treasury sharess		(44,000)	0	0	(44,374,000)	0
Balance at Jan. 28, 2017		$ 837,000	$ 58,000	$ 95,207,000	$ 288,015,000	$ (214,000)

Consolidated Statements of Sto8

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
us-gaap_StatementOfStockholdersEquityAbstract
Tax Effect of Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Available-For-Sale Securities	$ (608)	$ 6	$ 5
Stock Transactions, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Dividends per share	$ 1.29	$ 1.2	$ 1.2
Class A common stock shares sold through employee stock purchase plans	17,455	16,305	20,941
Exercised	8,051	0	500
Class A common stock shares issued through restricted stock grant plans	96,465	118,745	164,927
Retirement of treasury shares - retired shares	1,320,182	179,990	1,509,965

Summary Of Accounting Policies

Summary Of Accounting Policies - (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
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 2016, the Company determined that there was an error in the classification of unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions as current liabilities in Accrued income taxes that resulted in a revision to the prior year end balance sheet as of January 30, 2016. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 30, 2016 has been revised to correct the presentation of the amounts, which resulted in a decrease to Accrued income taxes and a corresponding increase to Other noncurrent liabilities of $13.6 million. There was no impact to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive income and no impact to total net cash provided by operating activities or used in investing and financing activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow. The Company concluded that the revision was immaterial to prior period 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 and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
Short-Term Investments	Short-Term Investments: Investments with original maturities beyond three months are classified as short-term investments. See Note 3 for the Company’s estimated fair value of, and other information regarding, its short-term investments. The Company’s short-term investments are all classified as available -for-sale. As they are available for current operations, they are classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Current Assets. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and temporary losses, net of income taxes, rep orted 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 Int erest 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 d iscounts and realized gains and losses are included in Interest and other income.
Restricted Cash And Short-Term Investments	Restricted Cash and Investments: The Company had $3.7 million and $4.5 million in escrow at January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016 , respectively, 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 28, 2017 , January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 were $14,118,000 , $29,198,000 and $37,888,000 , 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 t he estimated useful lives of the related assets excluding leasehold improvements. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life or lease term. For leases with renewal periods at the Company’s option, the Company gener ally uses the original lease term plus reasonably assured renewal 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 Aircraft 20 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 2016 were $13,561,000 . Store asset impairment charges incurred in fiscal 2015 were $1,917,000 . Store asset impairment charges incurred in fiscal 2014 were $2,249,000 . 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 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the Company recognized $ 3,434,000 , $ 523,000 and $ 553,000 , 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. See Note 2 for further information on miscellaneous income. During the first quarter of 2016, the Company changed its estimate for recognizing gift card breakage income, changing the dormancy period to 24 months of inactivity from 60 months of inactivity. Gift card breakage is determined after 24 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 t o 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 under the interest method and late charges are recognized in the month in which they are assessed, net of provisions for estimated uncollectible amounts. The Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable and records an allowance for doubtful accou nts 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 allow ances, 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 ex penses 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 interna l 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	Stock Repurchase Program: For fiscal year ending January 28, 2017 , the Company had 2,624,641 shares remaining in open authorizations. There is no specified expiration date for the Company’s repurchase program. Share repurchases are recorded in R etained earnings, net of par value. As of March 23, 2017 , the Company repurchased 160,000 shares for $3,987,000 , 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 $ 6,868,000 , $ 7,074,000 and $ 5,528,000 for the fiscal years ended January 28, 2017 , January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 , 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 S hare: ASC 260 - Earnings Per Share , requires dual presentation of basic EPS and diluted EPS on the face of all income statements for all entities with complex capital structures. The Company has presented one basic EPS and one diluted EPS amount for all c ommon 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 comme nsurate dividends on Class B shares, the Company has historically paid the same dividends to both Class A and Class B shareholders and the Board of Directors has resolved to continue this practice. Accordingly, the Company’s allocation of income for purpo ses 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 b y 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 . The following table reflects the basic and diluted EPS calculations for the fiscal years ended January 28, 2017 , January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 : Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Numerator (Dollars in thousands) Net earnings $ 47,212 $ 66,842 $ 60,502 Earnings allocated to non-vested equity awards (956) (1,400) (1,180) Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 46,256 $ 65,442 $ 59,322 Denominator Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 26,839,885 27,371,538 27,600,350 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 1,634 5,734 3,903 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 26,841,519 27,377,272 27,604,253 Net income per common share Basic earnings per share $ 1.72 $ 2.39 $ 2.15 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.72 $ 2.39 $ 2.15
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 March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-09. This new accounting guidance requires entities to record the differences between income tax stock expense and book tax expense as a component of income tax expense in the income statement. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. In the second quarter of 2016, we early adopted this new guidance. The impact on the Condensed Consolidated Stat ements of Income and Comprehensive Income for fiscal year 2016 was a decrease of $ 739 ,000 to income tax expense . Recent Accounting Pronouncements In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an effective date for a new leasing standa rd that will require substantially all leases 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 this new standard will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In July 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update that will simplify the measurement of inventory for co mpanies. The standard differentiates the valuation methods used to measure inventory based on the type of inventory method utilized by a company. Companies using the first-in, first-out method and the average cost method will measure inventory at the net r ealizable value method to measure inventory. Companies using the last-in, first-out method and the retail method will use the lower of cost or market to measure inventory. The standard is effective for the Company’s first quarter of its 2017 fiscal year. T he Company does not expect this new standard to have an impact 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 guida nce and modify the accounting treatment 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 customer s in an amount that reflects the consideration 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 specific 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. T he Company is assessing the impact of this new standard .
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. Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 (Dollars in thousands) Other Assets Deferred Compensation Investments $ 7,973 $ 6,409 Miscellaneous Investments 722 578 Other Deposits 532 536 Investment In Partnership 896 1,316 Land Held for Investment 9,682 9,672 Buildings Held for Investment, net 1,287 1,495 Intellectual Property, net 835 1,504 Other 430 199 Total Other Assets $ 22,357 $ 21,709

Interest and Other Income

Interest and Other Income	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
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 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Dividend income $ (21) $ (21) $ (21) Interest income (2,308) (1,562) (1,266) Miscellaneous income (4,439) (2,049) (1,936) Net (gain) loss on investment sales (273) 176 (222) Interest and other income $ (7,041) $ (3,456) $ (3,445)

Short-term and Other Investment

Short-term and Other Investments	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
InvestmentsDebtAndEquitySecuritiesAbstract
Short-Term and Other Investments	3. Short-Term Investments: At January 28, 2017 , 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 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016 (in thousands): January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 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 173,616 28,405 202,021 192,561 21,955 214,516 Unrealized gains - - - 939 40 979 Unrealized (loss) (663) (125) (788) - - - Estimated fair value $ 172,953 $ 28,280 $ 201,233 $ 193,500 $ 21,995 $ 215,495 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 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016 (in thousands) January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 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 $ (789) $ 294 $ (495) $ 978 $ (368) $ 610 Equity Investments 448 (167) 281 304 (114) 190 Total $ (341) $ 127 $ (214) $ 1,282 $ (482) $ 800

Supplemental Cash Flow Informat

Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
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 28, 2017 , January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 were $14,118,000 , $29,198,000 and $37,888,000 , respectively.

Fair Value Measurements - Notes

Fair Value Measurements - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
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 28, 2017 . The state, municipal and corporate bonds and asset-backed securities have contractual maturities which range from four days to 26.5 years . The U.S. Treasury Notes and Certificates of Deposit have contractual maturities which range from two 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 28, 2017 , the Company had $0.7 million of corporate equities, which are recorded within Other assets in the Consolidated B alance Sheets. At January 30, 2016 , the Company had $0.6 million of corporate equities, which are recorded within Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Level 1 category securities are measured at fair value using quoted act ive 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 manage ment with assistance of a third - party pricing service. Since quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are not available, these prices are determined by the pricing service using observable market information such as quotes from less active mar kets 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 co ntract, 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. The 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 , as recorded in Other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets . These funds are designed to mirror existing mutual funds and money market funds that are observable an d 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 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016 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 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016 (in thousands):

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Accounts Receivable Disclosure [Abstract]
Accounts Receivables	5. Accounts Receivable: Accounts receivable consist of the following (in thousands): January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 Customer accounts — principally deferred payment accounts $ 20,862 $ 24,045 Miscellaneous receivables 10,822 14,012 Total 31,684 38,057 Less allowance for doubtful accounts 1,348 1,447 Accounts receivable — net $ 30,336 $ 36,610 Finance charge and late charge revenue on customer deferred payment accounts totaled $4,906,000 , $5,383,000 and $5,773,000 for the fiscal years ended January 28, 2017 , January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 , respectively, and charges against the allowance for doubtful accounts were approximately $832,000 , $873,000 and $875,000 for the fiscal years ended January 28, 2017 , January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 , 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. 28, 2017
PropertyAndEquipmentDisclosureAbstract
Property and Equipment	6. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands): January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 Land and improvements $ 13,547 $ 13,523 Buildings 35,415 35,498 Leasehold improvements 95,829 106,393 Fixtures and equipment 221,924 211,071 Information technology equipment and software 51,630 50,937 Construction in progress 6,542 2,568 Total 424,887 419,990 Less accumulated depreciation 298,501 281,687 Property and equipment — net $ 126,386 $ 138,303 Construction in progress primarily represents costs related to new store development and investments in new technology.

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	7. Accrued Expenses: Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands): January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 Accrued employment and related items $ 19,049 $ 8,634 Property and other taxes 17,763 17,160 Accrued self-insurance 13,026 12,813 Fixed Assets 1,099 2,876 Other 10,376 11,403 Total $ 61,313 $ 52,886

Financing Arrangements - Notes

Financing Arrangements - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Financing Arrangements [Abstract]
Financing Arrangements	8. Financing Arrangements As of January 28, 2017 , 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 28, 2017 . There were no borrowings outstanding under this credit facility as of January 28, 2017 , January 30, 2016 or January 31, 2015 . At January 28, 2017 , t he weighted average interest rate under the credit facili ty was zero due to no borrowings outstanding at the end of the year . At January 28, 2017 , January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 , the Company had no outstanding revocable letters of credit relating to purchase commitments.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
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 22, 2017 , the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share.

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
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 28, 2017 , January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 were approximately $1,234,000 , $1,238,000 and $1,268,000 , 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 $689,000 for the year ended January 28, 2017 . The Company’s contribution for the year ended January 30, 2016 was $1,100,000 and year ended January 31, 2015 was $7,784,000 . 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. 28, 2017
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. 28, 2017
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	12. Income Taxes: Unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions, primarily recorded in Other noncurrent liabilities, 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 28, 2017 , the Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits totaling approximately $10.7 million, of which approxim ately $11.0 million (inclusive of interest) would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. The Company had approximately $4.1 million, $4.3 million and $4.8 million of interest and penalties accrued related to uncertain tax positions as of January 28, 2017 , January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 , respectively. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to the resolution of un certain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. The Company recognized $716,000 , $891,000 and $740,000 of interest and penalties in the Consolidated Statement s of Income and Compr ehensive Income for the years ended January 28, 2017 , January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 , respectively. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for y ears before 2013 . In state and local tax jurisdictions, the Company has limited exposure before 2005. 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 reduction 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 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Fiscal Year Ended Balances, beginning $ 9,560 $ 9,431 $ 9,214 Additions for tax positions of the current year 2,618 1,452 877 Reduction for tax positions of prior years for: Settlements during the period (328) (611) (170) Lapses of applicable statute of limitations (1,182) (712) (490) Balances, ending $ 10,668 $ 9,560 $ 9,431 The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands): January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Fiscal Year Ended Current income taxes: Federal $ (411) $ 29,076 $ 33,108 State 873 4,981 514 Foreign 2,053 197 - Total 2,515 34,254 33,622 Deferred income taxes: Federal 45 (1,953) (1,863) State (644) (104) (611) Foreign (14) 88 (177) Total (613) (1,969) (2,651) Total income tax expense $ 1,902 $ 32,285 $ 30,971 Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016 are as follows (in thousands): January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 Deferred tax assets: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 435 $ 502 Inventory valuation 2,841 3,063 Deferred lease liability - 1,176 Non-deductible accrued liabilities 5,298 3,081 Other taxes 1,653 1,564 Federal benefit of uncertain tax positions 3,812 4,044 Equity compensation expense 6,077 4,888 Charitable contribution carryover 3,425 684 Other 2,525 2,048 Total deferred tax assets 26,066 21,050 Deferred tax liabilities Property and equipment 9,564 8,095 Deferred lease liability 267 - Unrealized gains on short-term investments - 481 Healthcare expense 406 818 Incurred but not reported ("IBNR") 1,500 1,376 Other 556 - Total deferred tax liabilities 12,293 10,770 Net deferred tax assets $ 13,773 $ 10,280 As of January 28, 2017 , the Company has not provided deferred U.S. income taxes on approximately $23.5 million of undistributed earnings from non-U.S. subsidiaries, as these earnings are indefinitely reinvested. Upon repatriation of these earnings to the U.S. in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company may be subject to U.S. income taxes and foreign taxes. The tax cost would depend on income tax laws and circumstances at the time of distribution . The reconciliation of the Company’s effective income tax rate with the statutory rate is as follows: January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Fiscal Year Ended Federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State income taxes (0.2) 3.0 0.3 Tax credits (4.1) (1.8) (1.8) Tax exempt interest (1.6) (0.5) (0.5) Foreign rate differential (13.4) - - Uncertain tax positions 2.4 (0.3) (0.3) Charitable contribution of inventory (13.1) (1.5) - Effects of permanent differences 1.3 0.5 0.6 Other (2.4) (1.8) 0.6 Effective income tax rate 3.9 % 32.6 % 33.9 %

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	Fiscal 2016 First Second Third Fourth Total revenues $ 287,973 $ 238,887 $ 209,262 $ 220,447 Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) 124,000 89,828 75,635 65,121 Net income (loss) 35,874 15,887 8,260 (12,809) Basic earnings per share $ 1.29 $ 0.57 $ 0.30 $ (0.48) Diluted earnings per share $ 1.29 $ 0.57 $ 0.30 $ (0.48) 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 (loss) 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

Reportable Segment Information

Reportable Segment Information - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
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 33 states as of January 28, 2017 , 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 2016 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 951,663 $ 4,906 $ 956,569 Depreciation 22,667 49 22,716 Interest and other income 7,041 - 7,041 Income before taxes 47,447 1,667 49,114 Capital expenditures 27,248 49 27,297 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 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 Capital expenditures 28,871 30 28,901 Retail Credit Total Total assets as of January 28, 2017 $ 554,716 $ 51,608 $ 606,324 Total assets as of January 30, 2016 585,635 56,709 642,344 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 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Bad debt expense $ 832 $ 873 $ 875 Payroll 865 862 841 Postage 635 712 737 Other expenses 858 879 933 Total expenses $ 3,190 $ 3,326 $ 3,386

Stock Based Compensation - Note

Stock Based Compensation - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock Based Compensation	1 5 . Stock Based Compensation: As of January 28, 2017 , 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 28, 2017 : 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 30, 2016 - - 1,145,723 1,145,723 January 28, 2017 - - 1,032,834 1,032,834 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 28, 2017 , there was $12,685,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average vesting per iod of 2.5 years. The total grant date fair value of the shares recognized as compensation expense during the twelve months ended January 28, 2017 , January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 was $4,091,000 , $4,020,000 and $3,474,000 , 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 the shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding during the years ended January 28, 2017 , January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 : Weighted Average Number of Grant Date Fair Shares Value Per Share Restricted stock awards at February 1, 2014 505,623 $ 24.52 Granted 206,713 28.25 Vested (108,155) 22.41 Forfeited or expired (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 Granted 148,591 36.83 Vested (103,808) 25.19 Forfeited or expired (60,136) 31.68 Restricted stock awards at January 28, 2017 561,323 $ 32.22 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 28, 2017 , the Company sold 17,455 shares to employees at an average discount of $5.07 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 $88,000 , $86,000 and $90,000 for fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , 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 28, 2017: Weighted Weighted Average Average Remaining Aggregate Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Shares Price Term Value Options outstanding at January 30, 2016 20,127 $ 23.56 7.25 years $ 195,433 Granted - - Forfeited or expired - Exercised (8,051) 23.56 Outstanding at January 28, 2017 12,076 $ 23.56 6.25 years $ 179,449 Vested and exercisable at January 28, 2017 4,025 $ 23.56 6.25 years $ 59,814 (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 2016 , fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 . The Company utilizes the Black – Scholes method to estimate the fair value of share based payments. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year s ended January 28, 2017 , January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 were $109,000 , $0 and $11,000 , respectively . The stock option expense was $17,000 f or the t welve months ended January 28, 2017 , January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 , respectively. Stock option awards outstanding under the Company’s current plans were granted at exercise prices which were equal to the market value of the Company’s stock on the date of grant, vest over five years, and expire no later than ten years after the grant date.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	16. Commitments and Contingencies: The Company is, from time to time, involved in routine litigation incidental to the conduct of our business, including litigation regarding the merchandise that we sell, litigation regarding intellectual property, litigation instituted by persons injured upon premises under our control, litigation with respect to various employment matters, including alleged discrimination and wage and hour litigation, and litigation with present or former employees. The Company has approximately $9.8 milli on in accrued litigation expense at January 28, 2017 . Although such litigation is routine and incidental to the conduct of our business, as with any business of our size with a significant number of employees and significant merchandise sales, such liti gation could result in large monetary awards. Based on information currently available, management does not believe that any reasonably possible losses arising from current pending litigation will have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidate d financial statements. However, given the inherent uncertainties involved in such matters, an adverse outcome in one or more such matters could materially and adversely affect the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows in any particular reporting period. The Company accrue s for these matters when the liability is deemed probable and reasonably estimable.

Changes In Other Accumulated Co

Changes In Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
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 28, 2017 : 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 :	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at January 30, 2016 $ 800 Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassification (843) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (b) (171) Net current-period other comprehensive income/(loss) (1,014) Ending Balance at January 28, 2017 $ (214) (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income (“OCI”). (b) Includes ($273) 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 ($102). Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to OCI. Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at January 31, 2015 $ 786 Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassification (114) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (b) 128 Net current-period other comprehensive income/(loss) 14 Ending Balance at January 30, 2016 $ 800 (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to 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.

Earnings Per Share - (Tables)

Earnings Per Share - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Numerator (Dollars in thousands) Net earnings $ 47,212 $ 66,842 $ 60,502 Earnings allocated to non-vested equity awards (956) (1,400) (1,180) Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 46,256 $ 65,442 $ 59,322 Denominator Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 26,839,885 27,371,538 27,600,350 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 1,634 5,734 3,903 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 26,841,519 27,377,272 27,604,253 Net income per common share Basic earnings per share $ 1.72 $ 2.39 $ 2.15 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.72 $ 2.39 $ 2.15

Interest and Other Income - (Ta

Interest and Other Income - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
OtherIncomeDisclosureNonoperatingAbstract
Interest and Other Income	2. Interest and Other Income: The components of Interest and other income are shown below (in thousands): January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Dividend income $ (21) $ (21) $ (21) Interest income (2,308) (1,562) (1,266) Miscellaneous income (4,439) (2,049) (1,936) Net (gain) loss on investment sales (273) 176 (222) Interest and other income $ (7,041) $ (3,456) $ (3,445)

Short-Term Investment Reconcili

Short-Term Investment Reconciliation - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
InvestmentsDebtAndEquitySecuritiesAbstract
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities Reconciliation to Fair Value	January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 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 173,616 28,405 202,021 192,561 21,955 214,516 Unrealized gains - - - 939 40 979 Unrealized (loss) (663) (125) (788) - - - Estimated fair value $ 172,953 $ 28,280 $ 201,233 $ 193,500 $ 21,995 $ 215,495

Accumulated Unrealized Gains (L

Accumulated Unrealized Gains (Losses) - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
InvestmentsDebtAndEquitySecuritiesAbstract
Accumlated Uneralized Gains (Losses)	January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 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 $ (789) $ 294 $ (495) $ 978 $ (368) $ 610 Equity Investments 448 (167) 281 304 (114) 190 Total $ (341) $ 127 $ (214) $ 1,282 $ (482) $ 800

Accounts Receivables - (Tables)

Accounts Receivables - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableGrossAllowanceAndNetAbstract
ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTextBlock	5. Accounts Receivable: Accounts receivable consist of the following (in thousands): January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 Customer accounts — principally deferred payment accounts $ 20,862 $ 24,045 Miscellaneous receivables 10,822 14,012 Total 31,684 38,057 Less allowance for doubtful accounts 1,348 1,447 Accounts receivable — net $ 30,336 $ 36,610

Property Plant and Equipment -

Property Plant and Equipment - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
PropertyAndEquipmentDisclosureAbstract
Property and Equipment	6. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands): January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 Land and improvements $ 13,547 $ 13,523 Buildings 35,415 35,498 Leasehold improvements 95,829 106,393 Fixtures and equipment 221,924 211,071 Information technology equipment and software 51,630 50,937 Construction in progress 6,542 2,568 Total 424,887 419,990 Less accumulated depreciation 298,501 281,687 Property and equipment — net $ 126,386 $ 138,303 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. 28, 2017
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	7. Accrued Expenses: Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands): January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 Accrued employment and related items $ 19,049 $ 8,634 Property and other taxes 17,763 17,160 Accrued self-insurance 13,026 12,813 Fixed Assets 1,099 2,876 Other 10,376 11,403 Total $ 61,313 $ 52,886

Minimum Lease Payments - (Table

Minimum Lease Payments - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
LeasesOperatingAbstract
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payaments	Fiscal Year 2017 $ 71,999 2018 56,289 2019 40,452 2020 27,176 2021 16,584 Thereafter 10,823 Total minimum lease payments $ 223,323

Rental Expense - (Tables)

Rental Expense - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
LeasesOperatingAbstract
Rental Expense	January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Fiscal Year Ended Minimum rentals $ 70,681 $ 69,665 $ 66,040 Contingent rent 3 11 4 Total rental expense $ 70,684 $ 69,676 $ 66,044

Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit

Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
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 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Fiscal Year Ended Balances, beginning $ 9,560 $ 9,431 $ 9,214 Additions for tax positions of the current year 2,618 1,452 877 Reduction for tax positions of prior years for: Settlements during the period (328) (611) (170) Lapses of applicable statute of limitations (1,182) (712) (490) Balances, ending $ 10,668 $ 9,560 $ 9,431

Components Of Income Tax Expens

Components Of Income Tax Expense - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperationsByJurisdictionAbstract
Components Of Income Tax Expense	The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands): January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Fiscal Year Ended Current income taxes: Federal $ (411) $ 29,076 $ 33,108 State 873 4,981 514 Foreign 2,053 197 - Total 2,515 34,254 33,622 Deferred income taxes: Federal 45 (1,953) (1,863) State (644) (104) (611) Foreign (14) 88 (177) Total (613) (1,969) (2,651) Total income tax expense $ 1,902 $ 32,285 $ 30,971

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabili

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Components - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
ComponentsOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesAbstract
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Asset And Liability Components	January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 Deferred tax assets: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 435 $ 502 Inventory valuation 2,841 3,063 Deferred lease liability - 1,176 Non-deductible accrued liabilities 5,298 3,081 Other taxes 1,653 1,564 Federal benefit of uncertain tax positions 3,812 4,044 Equity compensation expense 6,077 4,888 Charitable contribution carryover 3,425 684 Other 2,525 2,048 Total deferred tax assets 26,066 21,050 Deferred tax liabilities Property and equipment 9,564 8,095 Deferred lease liability 267 - Unrealized gains on short-term investments - 481 Healthcare expense 406 818 Incurred but not reported ("IBNR") 1,500 1,376 Other 556 - Total deferred tax liabilities 12,293 10,770 Net deferred tax assets $ 13,773 $ 10,280

Reconciliation Of Effective Tax

Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperationsTaxRateReconciliationAbstract
Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate	The reconciliation of the Company’s effective income tax rate with the statutory rate is as follows: January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Fiscal Year Ended Federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State income taxes (0.2) 3.0 0.3 Tax credits (4.1) (1.8) (1.8) Tax exempt interest (1.6) (0.5) (0.5) Foreign rate differential (13.4) - - Uncertain tax positions 2.4 (0.3) (0.3) Charitable contribution of inventory (13.1) (1.5) - Effects of permanent differences 1.3 0.5 0.6 Other (2.4) (1.8) 0.6 Effective income tax rate 3.9 % 32.6 % 33.9 %

Quarterly Financial Data - (Tab

Quarterly Financial Data - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
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 2016 First Second Third Fourth Total revenues $ 287,973 $ 238,887 $ 209,262 $ 220,447 Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) 124,000 89,828 75,635 65,121 Net income (loss) 35,874 15,887 8,260 (12,809) Basic earnings per share $ 1.29 $ 0.57 $ 0.30 $ (0.48) Diluted earnings per share $ 1.29 $ 0.57 $ 0.30 $ (0.48) 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 (loss) 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

Reportable Segment Informatio41

Reportable Segment Information - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Reportable Segment Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Fiscal 2016 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 951,663 $ 4,906 $ 956,569 Depreciation 22,667 49 22,716 Interest and other income 7,041 - 7,041 Income before taxes 47,447 1,667 49,114 Capital expenditures 27,248 49 27,297 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 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 Capital expenditures 28,871 30 28,901 Retail Credit Total Total assets as of January 28, 2017 $ 554,716 $ 51,608 $ 606,324 Total assets as of January 30, 2016 585,635 56,709 642,344 January 28, 2017 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 Bad debt expense $ 832 $ 873 $ 875 Payroll 865 862 841 Postage 635 712 737 Other expenses 858 879 933 Total expenses $ 3,190 $ 3,326 $ 3,386

Stock Based Compensation - Plan

Stock Based Compensation - Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
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 30, 2016 - - 1,145,723 1,145,723 January 28, 2017 - - 1,032,834 1,032,834

Sechedule Of Restricted Stock O

Sechedule Of Restricted Stock Outstanding - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
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 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 Granted 148,591 36.83 Vested (103,808) 25.19 Forfeited or expired (60,136) 31.68 Restricted stock awards at January 28, 2017 561,323 $ 32.22

Stock Option Changes - (Tables)

Stock Option Changes - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
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 28, 2017: Weighted Weighted Average Average Remaining Aggregate Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Shares Price Term Value Options outstanding at January 30, 2016 20,127 $ 23.56 7.25 years $ 195,433 Granted - - Forfeited or expired - Exercised (8,051) 23.56 Outstanding at January 28, 2017 12,076 $ 23.56 6.25 years $ 179,449 Vested and exercisable at January 28, 2017 4,025 $ 23.56 6.25 years $ 59,814 (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. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincomelossdisclosure[Abstract]
ScheduleOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTableTextBlock	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at January 30, 2016 $ 800 Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassification (843) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (b) (171) Net current-period other comprehensive income/(loss) (1,014) Ending Balance at January 28, 2017 $ (214) (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income (“OCI”). (b) Includes ($273) 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 ($102). Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to OCI.	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at January 31, 2015 $ 786 Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassification (114) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (b) 128 Net current-period other comprehensive income/(loss) 14 Ending Balance at January 30, 2016 $ 800 (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to 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.

General - Notes to Financial St

General - Notes to Financial Statements - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
General Dsiclosure [Abstract]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents In Escrow	$ 3,691,000	$ 4,472,000
Asset Impairment Charges	13,561,000	1,917,000	$ 2,249,000
Income Taxes Paid, Net	14,118,000	29,198,000	37,888,000
Income On Unredeemed Gift Cards (Breakage)	3,434,000	523,000	553,000
Advertising Expense	$ 6,868,000	$ 7,074,000	$ 5,528,000
EquityClassOfTreasuryStockLineItems
Shares Repurchased and Retired	1,320,182	179,990	1,509,965
Remaining Shares In Repurchase Authorizations	0
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems
Correction Of Prior Period Error	$ 13,600,000
Correct Classification Of Unrecognized TaxBenefits - Presentation
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems
Correction Of Prior Period Error	$ 13,600,000

Correction of Prior Period Erro

Correction of Prior Period Error Parenthetical - (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems
Correction Of Prior Period Error	$ 13,600,000
Correct Classification Of Unrecognized TaxBenefits - Presentation
QuantifyingMisstatementInCurrentYearFinancialStatementsLineItems
Correction Of Prior Period Error	$ 13,600,000

Earnings Per Share - (Details)

Earnings Per Share - (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jul. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May 02, 2015	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract]
Net income	$ (12,809)	$ 8,260	$ 15,887	$ 35,874	$ 11,845	$ 8,320	$ 15,594	$ 31,083	$ 47,212	$ 66,842	$ 60,502
Earnings Allocated to Non-Vesting Equity Awards									956	1,400	1,180
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders									$ 46,256	$ 65,442	$ 59,322
Basic Weighted-Average common shares outstanding									26,839,885	27,371,538	27,600,350
Dilutive Effect of Stock Options									1,634	5,734	3,903
Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding									26,841,519	27,377,272	27,604,253
Basic earnings per share	$ (0.48)	$ 0.3	$ 0.57	$ 1.29	$ 0.42	$ 0.3	$ 0.56	$ 1.11	$ 1.72	$ 2.39	$ 2.15
Diluted earnings per share	$ (0.48)	$ 0.3	$ 0.57	$ 1.29	$ 0.42	$ 0.3	$ 0.56	$ 1.11	$ 1.72	$ 2.39	$ 2.15

Other Assets - (Details)

Other Assets - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Other Assets [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Investments	$ 7,973	$ 6,409
Miscellaneous Investments	722	578
Other Deposits	532	536
Investment in Partnership	896	1,316
Land Held for Investment	9,682	9,672
Buildings Held for Investment	1,287	1,495
Intellectual Property	835	1,504
Other Assets - Miscellaneous	430	199
Total Other Assets	$ 22,357	$ 21,709

Interest and Other Income - (De

Interest and Other Income - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
ComponentOfOtherIncomeNonoperatingLineItems
Dividend Income	$ (21)	$ (21)	$ (21)
Interest Income	(2,308)	(1,562)	(1,266)
Miscellaneous Income	(4,439)	(2,049)	(1,936)
Net gain on investment sales	(273)	176	(222)
Interst and Other Income	$ (7,041)	$ (3,456)	$ (3,445)

Short-Term Investment Reconci51

Short-Term Investment Reconciliation - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Debt Securiteis Issued by Various States of the United States and Political Subdivisions of the States
ScheduleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesLineItems
Cost Basis	$ 173,616	$ 192,561
Estimated Fair Value	172,953	193,500
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	939
Gross Unrealized Losses	(663)	0
Corporate Debt Securities
ScheduleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesLineItems
Cost Basis	28,405	21,955
Estimated Fair Value	28,280	21,995
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	40
Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (125)	$ 0

Accumulated Unrealized Gains 52

Accumulated Unrealized Gains (Losses) - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Short-Term Debt Investments
ScheduleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesLineItems
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	$ (789)	$ 978
Deferred Tax Benefit	294	(368)
Unrealized Net Gain / (Loss)	(495)	610
Equity Investments
ScheduleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesLineItems
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	448	304
Deferred Tax Benefit	(167)	(114)
Unrealized Net Gain / (Loss)	$ 281	$ 190

Fair Value Measurements - Asset

Fair Value Measurements - Assets at Fairvalue - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
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	(7,649)	(6,187)
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	172,953	193,500
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	25,329	10,941
Corporate Bonds | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	0	0
US Treasury Notes | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	1,206	1,203
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	722	578
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	0
Asset Backed Securities (ABS) | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	2,951	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	0
Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash Surrender Value	0	0
Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash Surrender Value	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	$ 7,973	$ 6,409

Fair Value Measurments - Level

Fair Value Measurments - Level 3 Roll (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Deferred Compensation
FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems
Beginning Balance	$ (6,187)	$ (4,272)
Additons	(743)	(2,092)
Losses (Gains) Included In Earnings	(719)	177
Ending Balance	(7,649)	(6,187)
Privately Managed Funds
FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliation[Line Items]
Beginning Balance	0	306
Additions	0	0
Redemptions	0	(270)
Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings	0	92
Gains (Losses) Included in Other Comprehensive Income	0	(128)
Ending Balance	0	0
Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance
FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliation[Line Items]
Beginning Balance	6,409	4,558
Additions	1,086	2,071
Redemptions	0	0
Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings	478	(220)
Gains (Losses) Included in Other Comprehensive Income	0	0
Ending Balance	$ 7,973	$ 6,409

Accounts Receivables-(Details)

Accounts Receivables-(Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableLineItems
Accounts Receivable, Gross	$ 31,684	$ 38,057
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	(1,348)	(1,447)
Accounts Receivable - Net	30,336	36,610
Customer Accounts
AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableLineItems
Accounts Receivable, Gross	20,862	24,045
Miscellaneous Trade Receivables
AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableLineItems
Accounts Receivable, Gross	$ 10,822	$ 14,012

Accounts Receivables Paragraph

Accounts Receivables Paragraph - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableGrossAllowanceAndNetAbstract
Credit Card Finance and Late Charge Revenue	$ 4,906,000	$ 5,383,000	$ 5,773,000
Charges Against The Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	$ 832,000	$ 873,000	$ 875,000

Property and Equipment - (Detai

Property and Equipment - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	$ 424,887	$ 419,990
Accumulated Depreciation	298,501	281,687
Property and equipment - net	126,386	138,303
Land and Improvements
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	13,547	13,523
Buildings
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	35,415	35,498
Leasehold Improvements
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	95,829	106,393
Fixtures and equipment
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	221,924	211,071
Information Technology Equipment
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	51,630	50,937
Construction in Progress
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	$ 6,542	$ 2,568

Accrued Expenses - (Details)

Accrued Expenses - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Payroll and Related Items	$ 19,049	$ 8,634
Property and Other Taxes	17,763	17,160
Accrued Self-Insurance	13,026	12,813
Accrued Fixed Assets	1,099	2,876
Other	10,376	11,403
Total Accrued Expenses	$ 61,313	$ 52,886

Financing Arrangements - (Detai

Financing Arrangements - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility Outstanding Borrowings	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
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. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Quarterly Declared Dividend	$ 1.29	$ 1.2	$ 1.2
Class A Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Quarterly Declared Dividend	$ 1.29	$ 1.2	$ 1.2

Employee Benefit Plans - 401(k)

Employee Benefit Plans - 401(k) Plan - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employer Discretionary Contribution	$ 1,234,000	$ 1,238,000	$ 1,268,000

Employee Benefit Plans - ESOP P

Employee Benefit Plans - ESOP Plan - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employer Cash Contributions to ESOP	$ 689,000	$ 1,100,000	$ 7,784,000

Minimum Leae Payments - (Detail

Minimum Leae Payments - (Details) - Buildings $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)
OperatingLeasedAssetsLineItems
Lease Payments Due In One Year	$ 71,999
Lease Payments Due In Two Years	56,289
Lease Payments Due In Three Years	40,452
Lease Payments Due In Four Years	27,176
Lease Payments Due In Five Years	16,584
Lease Payments Due Thereafter	10,823
Total Minimum Lease Payments	$ 223,323

Rental Expense - (Details)

Rental Expense - (Details) - Buildings - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
OperatingLeasedAssetsLineItems
Minimum Rentals	$ 70,681	$ 69,665	$ 66,040
Contingent Rent	3	11	4
Total Rental Expense	$ 70,684	$ 69,676	$ 66,044

Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefi65

Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Beginning Balance	$ 9,560	$ 9,431	$ 9,214
Additional Tax Positions Current Year	2,618	1,452	877
Additional Tax Positions Prior Years	0	0	0
Reductions Due To Changes In Judgment	0	0	0
Reductions Due To Settlements	(328)	(611)	(170)
Reductions From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations	(1,182)	(712)	(490)
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Ending Balance	$ 10,668	$ 9,560	$ 9,431

Income Taxes - (Details)

Income Taxes - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Beginning Balance	$ 9,560	$ 9,431	$ 9,214
Additional Tax Positions Current Year	2,618	1,452	877
Additional Tax Positions Prior Years	0	0	0
Reductions Due To Changes In Judgment	0	0	0
Reductions Due To Settlements	(328)	(611)	(170)
Reductions From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations	(1,182)	(712)	(490)
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Ending Balance	10,668	$ 9,560	$ 9,431
Domestic Taxing Authorities
Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Ending Balance	$ 10,668

Components Of Income Tax Expe67

Components Of Income Tax Expense - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperationsByJurisdictionAbstract
Current Federal Income Tax Expense	$ (411)	$ 29,076	$ 33,108
Current State Income Tax Expense	873	4,981	514
Current Foreign Income Tax Expense	2,053	197	0
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense	45	(1,953)	(1,863)
Deferred State Income Tax Expense	(644)	(104)	(611)
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense	(14)	88	(177)
Total Income Tax Expense	$ 1,902	$ 32,285	$ 30,971

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabi68

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Components - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
ComponentsOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesAbstract
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	$ 435	$ 502
Deferred Lease Liablity	0	1,176
Inventory Valuation Deferred Tax Asset	2,841	3,063
Non-Deductible Accrued Liablities	5,298	3,081
Other Taxes	1,653	1,564
Federal Benefit Of Uncertain Tax Positions	3,812	4,044
DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredIncentive CompensationExpense	0	0
Equity Compensation Expense	6,077	4,888
Charitable Contribution Carryover	3,425	684
Other Deferred Tax Assets	2,525	2,048
Total Deferred Tax Assets	(26,066)	(21,050)
Property And Equipment	(9,564)	(8,095)
Unrealized Gains On Short-Term Ivestments In Comprehensive Income	0	(481)
Health Care Expenses	(406)	(818)
Inventory Valuation	0	0
Deferred lease liability	267	0
IBNR	1,500	1,376
Other Deferred Tax Liabilities	556	0
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities	12,293	10,770
Net Deferred Tax Liabilites	$ (13,773)	$ (10,280)

Reconciliation Of Effective T69

Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate - (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperationsTaxRateReconciliationAbstract
Federal Income Tax Rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State Income Taxes	(0.20%)	3.00%	0.30%
Tax Credits	(4.10%)	(1.80%)	(1.80%)
Tax Exempt Interest	(1.60%)	(0.50%)	(0.50%)
Foreign Rate Differential	(13.40%)	0.00%	0.00%
Uncertain Tax Positions	2.40%	(0.30%)	(0.30%)
Charitable contribution of inventory	(13.10%)	(1.50%)	0.00%
Effects Of Permanent Differences	1.30%	0.50%	0.60%
Other	(2.40%)	(1.80%)	0.60%
Effective Income Tax Rate	3.90%	32.60%	33.90%

Income Tax Paragraph - (Details

Income Tax Paragraph - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
IncomeTaxContingencyLineItems
Unrecogmized Tax Benefit	$ 10,668,000	$ 9,560,000	$ 9,431,000	$ 9,214,000
DomesticCountryMember
IncomeTaxContingencyLineItems
Unrecogmized Tax Benefit	10,668,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefit That Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	11,000,000
Accrued Interest and Tax Penalties Related To Uncertain Tax Positions	4,100,000	4,300,000	4,800,000
Interest and Tax Penalties Related To Uncertain Tax Positions Included In Income Tax Expense	$ 716,000	$ 891,000	$ 740,000

Quarterly Financial Data - (Det

Quarterly Financial Data - (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jul. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May 02, 2015	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Total revenues	$ 220,447	$ 209,262	$ 238,887	$ 287,973	$ 250,456	$ 225,467	$ 251,269	$ 283,899	$ 956,569	$ 1,011,091	$ 986,914
Gross Profit (excluding depreciation)	65,121	75,635	89,828	124,000	91,242	85,204	96,786	121,379
Net income	$ (12,809)	$ 8,260	$ 15,887	$ 35,874	$ 11,845	$ 8,320	$ 15,594	$ 31,083	$ 47,212	$ 66,842	$ 60,502
Basic Earnings Per Share	$ (0.48)	$ 0.3	$ 0.57	$ 1.29	$ 0.42	$ 0.3	$ 0.56	$ 1.11	$ 1.72	$ 2.39	$ 2.15
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$ (0.48)	$ 0.3	$ 0.57	$ 1.29	$ 0.42	$ 0.3	$ 0.56	$ 1.11	$ 1.72	$ 2.39	$ 2.15

Reportable Segment Informatio72

Reportable Segment Information - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jul. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May 02, 2015	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 220,447	$ 209,262	$ 238,887	$ 287,973	$ 250,456	$ 225,467	$ 251,269	$ 283,899	$ 956,569	$ 1,011,091	$ 986,914
Interest and other income									7,041	3,456	3,445
Total Assets	606,324				642,344				606,324	642,344
Capital expenditures									27,297	26,534	28,901
ReportableSegmentsMemberRetail [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues									951,663	1,005,708	981,141
Depreciation									22,667	22,914	21,981
Interest and other income									7,041	3,456	3,445
Total Assets	554,716				585,635				554,716	585,635
Capital expenditures									27,248	26,534	28,871
Income Before Taxes									47,447	97,119	89,131
ReportableSegmentsMemberCredit [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues									4,906	5,383	5,773
Depreciation									49	49	45
Interest and other income									0	0	0
Total Assets	$ 51,608				$ 56,709				51,608	56,709
Capital expenditures									49	0	30
Income Before Taxes									$ 1,667	$ 2,008	$ 2,342

Direct Expenses of Credit Segme

Direct Expenses of Credit Segment in SGA - (Details) - ReportableSegmentsMemberCredit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Provision for Loss, Net	$ 832	$ 873	$ 875
Labor and Related Expense	865	862	841
Postage Expense	635	712	737
Other Expenses	$ 858	$ 879	$ 933

Stock Based Compensation - Pl74

Stock Based Compensation - Plans - (Details) - shares	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
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	1,032,834	1,145,723

Sechedule Of Restricted Stock75

Sechedule Of Restricted Stock Outstanding - (Details) - 2004 Plan - Restricted Stock - Class A Common Stock - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Restricted Stock Awards Beginning Balance	576,676	552,495	505,623
Restricted Stock Awards Granted	148,591	159,673	206,713
Restricted Stock Awards Vested	(103,808)	(87,130)	(108,155)
Restricted Stock Awards Foreited	(60,136)	(48,362)	(51,686)
Restricted Stock Awards Ending Balance	561,323	576,676	552,495
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	$ 29.71	$ 26.19	$ 24.52
Granted Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	36.83	39.6	28.25
Vested Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	25.19	26.03	22.41
Forfeited Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	31.68	28.83	26
Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Ending Balance	$ 32.22	$ 29.71	$ 26.19

Stock Based Compensation Additi

Stock Based Compensation Additional - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Remaining Weighted-Average Vesting Period	6 years 3 months 18 days	7 years 15 days
Intrinsic Value Of Vested and Excercisable Options	$ 59,814,000
Remaining Contractual Term For Vested and Excercisable Options	8 months 12 days
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward
Exercised	8,051	0	500
Restricted Stock | Class A Common Stock
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$ 12,685,000
Remaining Weighted-Average Vesting Period	2 years 6 months 180 days
Compensation Expense	$ 4,091,000	$ 4,020,000	$ 3,474,000
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	$ 109,000	$ 0	$ 11,000
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward
Options Outstanding	500
Exercised	(8,051)
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	4,025
Weighted Average Price For Stock Options Vested and Excercisable	$ 23.56
Intrinsic Value for Options Outstanding	$ 179,449	$ 195,433
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward
Options Outstanding	20,127
Granted	0
Forfeited of expired	0
Options Outstanding	12,076	20,127
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Class A Common Stock
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Sold	17,455	16,305	20,941
Compensation Expense	$ 88,000	$ 86,000	$ 90,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Share Purchase Discount	$ 5.07

Weighted Average Option Rollfor

Weighted Average Option Rollforward - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward
Exercised	8,051	0	500
Employee Stock Options [Member] | Class A Common Stock
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward
Options Outstanding	500
Exercised	(8,051)
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	12,076	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	$ 179,449	$ 195,433
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 78

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 800	$ 786
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax	(843)	(114)
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Net Of Tax	(171)	128
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income tax benefit	(1,014)	14	$ 8
Ending Balance Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$ (214)	$ 800	$ 786

Change in Accumulated Other Com

Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
us-gaap_ReclassificationAdjustmentOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLineItems
Income tax expense	$ 1,902	$ 32,285	$ 30,971
gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
us-gaap_ReclassificationAdjustmentOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLineItems
Interest and Other Income	(273)	(206)
Income tax expense	$ (102)	$ (77)

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details)	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingency Estimate of Possible Loss	$ 9,800,000