Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Nov. 19, 2020 |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Nov. 19, 2020 |
Entity Registrant Name | THE CATO CORPORATION |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000018255 |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Security 12b Title | Class A - Common Stock, par value $.033 per share |
Trading Symbol | CATO |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity File Number | 1-31340 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity TaxIdentification Number | 56-0484485 |
Entity Address Address Line 1 | 8100 Denmark Road |
Entity Address City Or Town | Charlotte |
Entity Address State Or Province | NC |
Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 28273-5975 |
City Area Code | (704) |
Local Phone Number | 554-8510 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |