The Cato Corporation (CATO) 10-K 29 Mar 21 2020 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Aug. 01, 2020
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	The Cato Corporation
Entity Central Index Key	0000018255
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Jan. 30, 2021
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-30
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Public Float		$ 234,143,784
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Security12bTitle	Class A - Common Stock, par value $.033 per share
Trading Symbol	CATO
Entity File Number	1-31340
Entity Incorporation State Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	56-0484485
Document Annual Report	true
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
Document Transition Report	false
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	true
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (actual number)	20,839,795
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (actual number)	1,763,652

Condensed Consolidated Income S

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements Of Income and Comprehensive Income - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
Revenues
Retail sales	$ 567,516,000	$ 816,184,000	$ 821,113,000
Other income (principally finance charges, late fees and layaway charges)	7,595,000	9,151,000	8,551,000
Total revenues	575,111,000	825,335,000	829,664,000
COSTS AND EXPENSES, NET
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	433,187,000	508,906,000	522,535,000
Selling, general and administrative (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	206,492,000	263,773,000	262,510,000
Depreciation	14,681,000	15,485,000	16,463,000
Interest Expense	187,000	29,000	96,000
Interest and other income	6,630,000	6,065,000	4,991,000
Cost and expenses, net	647,917,000	782,128,000	796,613,000
Income before income taxes	(72,806,000)	43,207,000	33,051,000
Income tax expense	(25,323,000)	7,310,000	2,590,000
Net income	$ (47,483,000)	$ 35,897,000	$ 30,461,000
Basic earnings per share	$ (2.01)	$ 1.46	$ 1.23
Diluted earnings per share	(2.01)	1.46	1.23
Dividends per share	$ 0.33	$ 1.32	$ 1.32
Comprehensive income
Net income	$ (47,483,000)	$ 35,897,000	$ 30,461,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	268,000	(1,500,000)	(244,000)
Comprehensive income	$ (47,751,000)	$ 37,397,000	$ 30,705,000

Condensed Consolidated Income_2

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements Of Income and Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTaxParentheticalDisclosuresAbstract
Tax Effect of Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Available-For-Sale Securities	$ (79)	$ 453	$ 77

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 17,510,000	$ 11,824,000
Short-term investments	126,416,000	200,387,000
Restricted Cash	3,512,000	2,577,000
Restricted short term investments	406,000	1,319,000
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	52,743,000	26,088,000
Merchandise inventories	84,123,000	115,365,000
Prepaid expenses	5,840,000	5,237,000
Total Current Assets	290,550,000	362,797,000
Property and equipment - net	72,550,000	88,667,000
Noncurrent deferred tax asset	5,685,000	8,636,000
Other assets	22,850,000	24,073,000
Right-of-Use assets - net	199,817,000	200,803,000
Total Assets	591,452,000	684,976,000
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	73,769,000	68,438,000
Accrued expenses	40,790,000	47,099,000
Accrued bonus and benefits	1,916,000	18,913,000
Accrued income taxes	2,038,000	1,703,000
Current lease liability	63,421,000	63,149,000
Total Current Liabilities	181,934,000	199,302,000
Other noncurrent liabilities (primarily deferred rent)	19,705,000	21,976,000
Commitments And Contingencies	0	0
Lease liability	143,315,000	147,184,000
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, $100 par value per share, 100,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	762,000	820,000
Additional paid-in capital	115,278,000	110,813,000
Retained earnings	129,303,000	203,458,000
AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax	1,155,000	1,423,000
Total Stockholders' Equity	246,498,000	316,514,000
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity	591,452,000	684,976,000
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	703,000	761,000
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	$ 59,000	$ 59,000

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current	$ 605	$ 726
Preferred Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share	$ 100	$ 100
Preferred Stock Shares Authorized	100,000	100,000
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock Shares Authorized	15,000,000	15,000,000
Common Stock Shares Issued	1,763,652	1,763,652
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	20,839,795	22,535,779
Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.033	$ 0.033

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ (47,483,000)	$ 35,897,000	$ 30,461,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	14,681,000	15,485,000	16,463,000
Provision For Doubtful Accounts	306,000	524,000	470,000
Purchase premium and premium amortization	(691,000)	(694,000)	576,000
Gain on sale of asset	(2,298,000)	0	0
Share Based Compensation	4,092,000	4,669,000	4,939,000
Deferred income taxes	3,030,000	2,120,000	1,285,000
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	461,000	837,000	1,089,000
Impairment	(13,702,000)	(470,000)	(1,548,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable	(26,935,000)	1,525,000	(579,000)
Merchandise inventories	31,242,000	4,220,000	1,950,000
Prepaid and other assets	(1,596,000)	5,072,000	10,384,000
Operating lease right-of-use asstes and liabilities	(2,611,000)	(9,803,000)	0
Accrued income taxes	335,000	1,703,000	(680,000)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(16,945,000)	(8,629,000)	(7,662,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities	(30,710,000)	53,396,000	60,244,000
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	(13,956,000)	(8,306,000)	(4,354,000)
Purchase of short-term investments	(74,041,000)	(218,345,000)	(157,515,000)
Sales of short-term investments	149,298,000	205,375,000	91,023,000
Purchase of Other Assets	0	(1,353,000)	(298,000)
Sales Of Other Assets	(3,205,000)	4,000	(7,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	64,506,000	(22,633,000)	(71,137,000)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid	(7,912,000)	(32,592,000)	(32,577,000)
Repurchase of common stock	(19,654,000)	(9,605,000)	(13,344,000)
Proceeds from lines of credit	34,000,000	0	0
Payments to lines of credit	(34,000,000)	0	0
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan	391,000	626,000	570,000
Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised	0	0	189,000
Net cash provided used in financing activities	(27,175,000)	(41,571,000)	(45,162,000)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	6,621,000	(10,808,000)	(56,055,000)
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	14,401,000	25,209,000
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period	21,022,000	14,401,000	25,209,000
Change in Accrued PPE	343,000	2,828,000	326,000
Change in Accrued Treasury Stock	$ 0	$ 818,000	$ 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. 03, 2018	$ 326,353,000	$ 774,000	$ 58,000	$ 99,948,000	$ 225,894,000	$ (321,000)
Net income	30,461,000	0	0	0	30,461,000	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	(244,000)	0	0	0	0	244,000
Dividends	32,577,000	0	0	0	32,577,000	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan	671,000	2,000	0	669,000	0	0
Class A common stock sold through stock option plans	195,000	0	1,000	194,000	0	0
Class A common stock issued through restricted stock grant plans	$ 4,834,000	11,000	0	4,769,000	54,000	0
Repurchase of treasury shares	593,404
Retirement of treasury sharess	$ 13,345,000	20,000	0	0	13,325,000	0
Balance at Feb. 02, 2019	316,836,000	767,000	59,000	105,580,000	210,507,000	(77,000)
Net income	35,897,000	0	0	0	35,897,000	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	(1,500,000)	0	0	0	0	1,500,000
Dividends	32,592,000	0	0	0	32,592,000	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan	736,000	1,000	0	735,000	0	0
Class A common stock sold through stock option plans	0	0	0	0	0	0
Class A common stock issued through restricted stock grant plans	$ 4,560,000	14,000	0	4,498,000	48,000	0
Repurchase of treasury shares	622,480
Retirement of treasury sharess	$ 10,423,000	21,000	0	0	10,402,000	0
Balance at Feb. 01, 2020	316,514,000	761,000	59,000	110,813,000	203,458,000	1,423,000
Net income	(47,483,000)	0	0	0	(47,483,000)	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	268,000	0	0	0	0	(268,000)
Dividends	7,912,000	0	0	0	7,912,000	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan	460,000	1,000	0	459,000	0	0
Class A common stock sold through stock option plans	0	0	0	0	0	0
Class A common stock issued through restricted stock grant plans	$ 4,022,000	8,000	0	4,006,000	8,000	0
Repurchase of treasury shares	1,975,373
Retirement of treasury sharess	$ 18,835,000	67,000	0	0	18,768,000	0
Balance at Jan. 30, 2021	$ 246,498,000	$ 703,000	$ 59,000	$ 115,278,000	$ 129,303,000	$ 1,155,000

Consolidated Statements of St_2

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
us-gaap_StatementOfStockholdersEquityAbstract
Tax Effect of Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Available-For-Sale Securities	$ (79)	$ 453	$ 77
Stock Transactions, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Dividends per share	$ 0.33	$ 1.32	$ 1.32
Class A common stock shares sold through employee stock purchase plans	48,191	48,626	44,770
Exercised			8,051
Class A common stock shares issued through restricted stock grant plans	231,194	321,484	341,744
Repurchase of treasury shares	1,975,373	622,480	593,404

Interest and Other Income

Interest and Other Income	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Interestand Other Income Disclosure Text Block Abstract 1 [Abstract]
Interest and Other Income [Text Block]	2. The components of Interest and other income are shown below (in thousands): January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 February 2, 2019 Dividend income $ (5) $ (42) $ (34) Interest income (2,697) (4,954) (3,893) Miscellaneous income (627) (709) (1,109) Net loss (gain) on investment sales (3,301) (360) 45 Interest and other income $ (6,630) $ (6,065) $ (4,991) within Interest and other income on the Consolidated Statements of Income Income (Loss).

Short-term and Other Investment

Short-term and Other Investments	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Short-Term and Other Investments	3. governmental debt securities sale as they are highly liquid and are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at estimated fair value, with unrealized income. January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020 (in thousands): ` January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Debt securities Debt securities issued by the U.S issued by the U.S Government, its various Government, its various States, municipalities Corporate States, municipalities Corporate and agencies debt and agencies debt of each securities Total of each securities Total Cost basis $ 40,701 $ 85,045 $ 125,746 $ 73,116 $ 127,096 $ 200,212 Unrealized gains 422 654 1,076 308 1,086 1,394 Unrealized (loss) - - - - - - Estimated fair value $ 41,123 $ 85,699 $ 126,822 $ 73,424 $ 128,182 $ 201,606 Accumulated other accumulated unrealized net investments and restricted cash investments. in these investments at January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020 (in thousands): ` January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Deferred Unrealized Deferred Unrealized Unrealized Tax Benefit/ Net Gain/ Unrealized Tax Benefit/ Net Gain/ Security Type Gain/(Loss) (Expense) (Loss) Gain/(Loss) (Expense) (Loss) Short-Term Investments $ 1,076 $ (250) $ 826 $ 1,394 $ (323) $ 1,071 Equity Investments 429 (100) 329 458 (106) 352 Total $ 1,505 $ (350) $ 1,155 $ 1,852 $ (429) $ 1,423

Fair Value Measurements - Notes

Fair Value Measurements - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
FairValue Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures Text Block	4. at fair value as of January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020 (in thousands): ` Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable January 30, 2021 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: $ 23,254 $ - $ 23,254 $ - 67,566 - 67,566 - 17,869 - 17,869 - 11,263 - - 11,263 16,064 - 16,064 - 703 703 - - 2,069 - 2,069 - Total Assets $ 138,788 $ 703 $ 126,822 $ 11,263 Liabilities: (10,316) - - (10,316) Total Liabilities $ (10,316) $ - $ - $ (10,316) Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable February 1, 2020 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: $ 36,014 $ - $ 36,014 $ - 90,798 - 90,798 - 37,410 - 37,410 - 10,517 - - 10,517 37,384 - 37,384 - 732 732 - - 100 100 - - Total Assets $ 212,955 $ 832 $ 201,606 $ 10,517 Liabilities: (10,391) - - (10,391) Total Liabilities $ (10,391) $ - $ - $ (10,391) The following measured February 1, 2020 ` Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at February 1, 2020 $ 10,517 746 Ending Balance at January 30, 2021 $ 11,263 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Beginning Balance at February 1, 2020 $ (10,391) 1,062 (987) Ending Balance at January 30, 2021 $ (10,316) Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at February 2, 2019 $ 9,093 748 676 Ending Balance at February 1, 2020 $ 10,517 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Beginning Balance at February 2, 2019 $ (8,908) (554) (929) Ending Balance at February 1, 2020 $ (10,391)

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Accounts Receivable Disclosure [Abstract]
Accounts Receivables	5. Accounts Receivable: Accounts receivable consist of the following (in thousands): January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Customer accounts — principally deferred payment accounts $ 10,210 $ 15,966 Income tax receivable 33,898 580 Miscellaneous receivables 4,596 4,338 Bank card receivables 4,644 5,930 Total 53,348 26,814 Less allowance for customer credit losses 605 726 Accounts receivable — net $ 52,743 $ 26,088 Finance charge and 2,658,000 , $ 3,605,000 3,814,000 years ended January 30, 2021, February 1, 2020 2019, respectively, $ 306,000 , $ 524,000 470,000 February 2, 2019, classified as Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
PropertyAndEquipmentDisclosureAbstract
Property and Equipment	6. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands): January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Land and improvements $ 13,595 $ 13,548 Buildings 35,335 35,814 Leasehold improvements 80,874 89,349 Fixtures and equipment 198,513 205,789 Information technology equipment and software 35,303 59,202 Construction in progress - 2,334 Total 363,620 406,036 Less accumulated depreciation 291,070 317,369 Property and equipment — net $ 72,550 $ 88,667 investments in new technology.

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	7. Accrued Expenses: Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands): January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Accrued employment and related items $ 6,122 $ 7,756 Property and other taxes 16,574 18,515 Accrued self-insurance 10,994 10,551 Fixed assets 343 2,828 Other 6,757 7,449 Total $ 40,790 $ 47,099

Financing Arrangements - Notes

Financing Arrangements - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Financing Arrangements [Abstract]
Financing Arrangements	8. As of January 35.0 million committed including January February credit facility At January letters

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
us-gaap_StockholdersEquityNoteAbstract
Stockholders' Equity	9. Class B Common Stock are entitled to converted at any time into one share of Class A Common Stock. Subject to the rights of the holders shares of Preferred winding up distribution of $1.00 per share of Stock cannot be paid Stock. transferred only holders of them and the Company’s these restrictions, including a transfer to transferred shares Class A Common Stock.

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	10. associates who contribute up to 75 % of the IRS. The Company is obligated to expenses. Further Company contributions are contributions for the years ended January 30, 2021, February 1, 2020 and February 2, 2019 were approximately $ 0 , $ 1,499,000 1,442,000 , respectively. covers substantially all associates Company’s discretionary Committee of During fiscal 2020, the ESOP award earned for fiscal 2019. Due to a net approve a was $ 7,198,000 1,229,000 large number of are based on less amounts developing its estimates. trend is not indicative of future trends, then the Company may be required to record additional a reduction to expense which could of operations. The Company funds healthcare contributions to a third-party

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
LeasesOperatingAbstract
Leases	11. leases for some of which options to terminate lease term used do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive incremental borrowing determining the present value of lease payments. ` Twelve Months Ended January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Operating lease cost (a) $ 69,601 $ 59,987 Variable $ 1,555 $ 2,088 ASC 840 prepaid rent expense (c) $ - $ 6,093 (a) Includes right-of-use asset amortization of ($ 4.6 ) million and ($ 4.9 ) million for the twelve months ended January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively. (b) Primarily related to monthly percentage rent for stores not presented on the balance sheet. (c) Related to ASC 840 rent expense due to prepaid rent on the balance sheet as of February 3, 2019. Supplemental cash flow are as follows (in thousands): Operating cash flow information: Twelve Months Ended January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 62,559 $ 55,544 Non-cash activity: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, net of rent violations $ 58,978 $ 63,847 Weighted-average remaining follows: ` As of January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Weighted-average remaining lease term 2.9 3.2 Weighted-average discount rate 4.06% 4.47% Maturities of thousands): Fiscal Year 2021 $ 70,007 2022 48,639 2023 35,717 2024 22,542 2025 13,815 Thereafter 36,805 Total lease payments 227,525 Less: Imputed interest 20,789 Present value of lease liabilities $ 206,736

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	12. liabilities, are established in accordance with are supportable, The Company adjusts 2021, the approximately $ 7.7 Company had approximately $ 2.8 3.3 3.2 related to respectively. positions as 424,000 , $ 574,000 $ 1,023,000 Income (Loss) for the years ended January 30, 2021, February 1, 2020 and The Company state and months, various examinations may which a range cannot be determined. (in thousands): ` January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 February 2, 2019 Fiscal Year Balances, beginning $ 7,942 $ 8,485 $ 9,531 286 375 420 Reduction for tax positions of prior years for: 614 2 (419) (2,896) (920) (1,047) Balances, ending $ 5,946 $ 7,942 $ 8,485 The provision ` January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 February 2, 2019 Fiscal Year Current income taxes: $ (31,927) $ 3,321 $ 281 1,842 96 (359) 1,731 1,763 1,371 (28,354) 5,180 1,293 Deferred income taxes: 1,905 574 2,064 1,129 1,556 (767) (3) - - 3,031 2,130 1,297 Total income tax expense $ (25,323) $ 7,310 $ 2,590 Significant February ` January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Deferred tax assets: Allowance for customer credit losses $ 131 $ 156 Inventory valuation 1,004 1,105 Non-deductible accrued liabilities 1,613 1,286 Other taxes 1,184 1,126 Federal benefit of uncertain tax positions 1,001 1,065 Equity compensation expense 4,097 4,322 Net operating losses 4,531 1,574 Charitable contribution carryover 394 774 State tax credits 1,115 1,160 Lease liabilities 47,428 44,170 Other 2,204 1,324 Total deferred 64,702 58,062 Valuation (5,256) (1,124) Total deferred 59,446 56,938 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment 1,480 545 Accrued self-insurance reserves 466 492 Right-of-Use assets 51,350 46,724 Other 465 541 Total deferred 53,761 48,302 Net deferred tax assets $ 5,685 $ 8,636 As of January expense, a valuation Company be realized in COVID-19. will not be able to realize net operating million undistributed distributions withholding considered approximately The reconciliation ` January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 February 2, 2019 Fiscal Year Federal income tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State income taxes 4.0 1.7 1.1 CARES ACT - Carryback differential 18.3 - - Global intangible low-taxed income (5.3) 5.9 6.2 Foreign tax credit - (3.7) (4.0) Foreign rate differential 1.2 (2.5) (2.6) Offshore claim 2.5 (5.2) (5.7) Work opportunity credit 0.2 (3.2) (3.4) Addback on wage related credits - 0.7 0.7 Tax exempt interest - (0.2) (2.4) Charitable contribution of inventory (0.2) - - Uncertain tax positions 3.3 (1.0) (1.5) Deferred rate change (0.1) - (2.0) Valuation (5.7) 2.6 - Other (4.4) 0.8 0.4 Effective income tax rate (1) 34.8 % 16.9 % 7.8 % (1) The income tax rate for year ended January 30, 2021 rate for the years ended February 1, 2020 and February 2, 2019 The annual effective net operating losses due to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security , partially offset by changes in management’s state income realizability of estimated annual effective from the predicted results, the Company may continue rate in future periods. recorded $32.6 receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	13. ` Fiscal 2020 First Second Third Fourth Total revenues $ 100,732 $ 168,170 $ 150,791 $ 155,418 Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) 17,135 35,434 41,387 47,968 Net income (loss) (28,417) (7,170) (3,622) (8,274) Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (1.19) $ (0.30) $ (0.15) $ (0.37) Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (1.19) $ (0.30) $ (0.15) $ (0.37) Fiscal 2019 First Second Third Fourth Total revenues $ 230,351 $ 212,581 $ 191,523 $ 190,880 Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) 94,268 82,209 72,899 67,053 Net income (loss) 21,255 11,866 5,985 (3,209) Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.87 $ 0.48 $ 0.24 $ (0.13) Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.87 $ 0.48 $ 0.24 $ (0.13)

Reportable Segment Information

Reportable Segment Information - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Reportable Segment Information [Abstract]
Reportable Segment Information	14. The Company has including reportable including more operating the objective and characteristics, The Company’s retail operating segments have similar economic characteristics financial apparel, sourced Merchandise through manner. The Company processing, The following ` Fiscal 2020 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 572,453 $ 2,658 $ 575,111 Depreciation 14,680 1 14,681 Interest and other income 6,630 - 6,630 Income (loss) before taxes (73,972) 1,166 (72,806) Capital expenditures 13,955 1 13,956 Fiscal 2019 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 821,730 $ 3,605 $ 825,335 Depreciation 15,484 1 15,485 Interest and other income 6,065 - 6,065 Income (loss) before taxes 41,386 1,821 43,207 Capital expenditures 8,287 19 8,306 Fiscal 2018 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 825,850 $ 3,814 $ 829,664 Depreciation 16,441 22 16,463 Interest and other income 4,991 - 4,991 Income (loss) before taxes 31,149 1,902 33,051 Capital expenditures 4,315 39 4,354 Retail Credit Total Total assets as of January $ 549,349 $ 42,103 $ 591,452 Total assets as of February 1, 636,503 48,473 684,976 The accounting Accounting before income The following schedule summarizes the Selling, ` January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 February 2, 2019 Payroll 541 644 749 Postage 360 488 506 Other expenses 590 651 635 Total expenses $ 1,491 $ 1,783 $ 1,890

Stock Based Compensation - Note

Stock Based Compensation - Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock Based Compensation	15. based compensation was outstanding. The Compensation and stock were no and available for grant under each of the plans as of January 30, 2021: ` 2013 2018 Plan Plan Total Options and/or restricted stock initially authorized 1,500,000 4,725,000 6,225,000 Options and/or restricted stock available for grant: - 4,192,667 4192667 - 3,961,473 3,961,473 In accordance with ASC 718, the fair 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. 10,550,000 unrecognized compensation expense related recognized over a remaining weighted-average vesting period of 2.1 of the February 1, 2020 4,023,000 , $ 4,559,000 4,833,000 , respectively. expenses are Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income The following the years ` Weighted Average Number of Grant Date Fair Shares Value Per Restricted stock awards at February 3, 2018 595,179 $ 30.33 Granted 354,385 16.20 Vested (139,669) 29.87 Forfeited or expired (38,044) 24.34 Restricted stock awards at February 2, 2019 771,851 $ 24.22 Granted 361,170 14.89 Vested (129,108) 34.44 Forfeited or expired (61,351) 19.61 Restricted stock awards at February 1, 2020 942,562 $ 19.55 Granted 335,317 11.11 Vested (129,682) 34.01 Forfeited or expired (124,241) 16.37 Restricted stock awards at January 30, 2021 1,023,956 $ 15.33 The Company’s limited number period at a 2021, the Company sold 48,191 1.43 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The the Employee Stock 69,000 , $ 111,000 101,000 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. administrative expenses.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	16. business, including property, litigation to various employment matters, including alleged discrimination and wage and hour litigation, and litigation with present or former employees. of our could result in believe that adverse effect involved in such matters, an adverse outcome in affect the Company’s period. The estimable.

Changes In Other Accumulated Co

Changes In Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Accumulated other comprehensive income loss disclosure [Abstract]
Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincomelosstextblock	17. The following table comprehensive ` Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for Securities Beginning Balance at February 1, 2020 $ 1,423 (1,038) 770 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (268) Ending Balance at January 30, 2021 $ 1,155 (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate income (“OCI”). (b) Includes $1,003 other income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. 233 . Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to OCI. The following table sets forth information regarding the reclassification out comprehensive income (in thousands) as of February 1, 2020:

Summary Of Accounting Policies

Summary Of Accounting Policies - (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
General Dsiclosure [Abstract]
Principles Of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation: The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of The Cato Corporation and its and transactions have been eliminated.
Description of Fiscal Year	Description of Business and Fiscal Year: operation of Segment”). The apparel “It’s Fashion,” located primarily in fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest January 31 of the subsequent year.
Use Of Estimates	Use of Estimates: accounting principles estimates and contingent assets revenues and Significant accounting estimates for customer compensation, general and auto insurance liabilities, reserves relating to self-insured health insurance, uncertain tax positions.
Cash And Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash and original maturities of three months or less.
Short-Term Investments	Short-Term Investments: as short-term investments. regarding, its short- The Company’s available-for-sale. As Balance Sheets as gains and temporary losses, comprehensive income. Other reduction in the cost reduction of Comprehensive Income. The cost of accretion of gains and losses are included in Interest and other income.
Restricted Cash And Short-Term Investments	Restricted Cash and Restricted Short-term Investments: The Company had $ 3.9 3.9 million in escrow administration of which is reported Sheets.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Supplemental Cash Flow Income tax payments, net years ended January 6,825,000 , a payment of $ 4,681,000 407,000 , respectively.
Inventories	Inventories: Merchandise inventories weighted-average cost method.
PropertyAnd Equipment	Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are recorded at and repairs are expensed to operations as incurred; renewals and betterments is determined on leasehold improvements. life or lease term. the original period) to determine estimated useful lives. ` 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 equipment primarily in hardware. The Company lived assets, which net of Lease liabilities and Information recorded for determines that projected the carrying operating results and expense projections. The Company lease terms that leased space in the Company considers real be difficult to predict 13,702,000 , $ 146,000 $ 1,548,000 charges included $11.4 stores.
Leases	Leases: In 2016, Codification (“ASC”) 842 Leases , with recognize most recorded in accounting for sales-type and direct financing leases. statements and related and the comprehensive review guidance. The Company reviewed its internal controls over leases and, as a result, the Company enhanced these controls; implemented a new software facilitating compliance with the new guidance. The package of practical expedients allows the regarding whether existing arrangements are or contain leases, the classification treatment of allowed for by the impairment of right-of-use assets. The modified recognition of existing which does not require the adjustment of comparative periods. See Note Leases 2018. and rent escalations. line basis Company begins space and begins to make improvements in preparation for intended use.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition: The Company takes possession of purchases made customer takes transferred to forfeited. Layaway sales the merchandise. Gift cards returns based on from historical amounts. A provision is made for estimated write-offs associated with sales made with Company’s proprietary sales transaction (billed and accrued) are classified as Cost of goods sold. Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic in fiscal 2020, 2019 891,000 , $ 921,000 591,000 , respectively, of income Consolidated Statements Company recognizes gift cards. See Note 2 for further information on miscellaneous income. the Company’s Company estimated 435,000 700,000 January 30, 2021 credit card 15.2 26.6 February 1, 2020, respectively. customers (in thousands): ` Balance as of January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Proprietary Credit Card Receivables, net $ 9,606 $ 15,241 Gift Card Liability $ 8,155 $ 7,658
Cost Of Goods Sold	Cost of Goods Sold: Cost of goods sold includes buying costs, distribution costs, occupancy costs, freight, and and in- payroll-related costs Occupancy expenses maintenance for costs are treated with shipping goods to customers are recorded as a component of Cost of
Stock Repurchase Program	Stock Repurchase Program: For the fiscal year 1,871,149 Company’s repurchase Through March 29, its equity compensation plan.
Advertising	Advertising: Advertising costs expense was approximately $ 4,385,000 , $ 5,600,000 5,546,000 2021, February 1, 2020 and February 2, 2019, respectively.
Vendor Allowances	Vendor Allowances: The Company purchase discounts and markdown and sold as earned when the related products are sold. presumed to inventory.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per ASC 260 Earnings Per diluted EPS Company has accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) Company’s certificate of on Class A historically paid the same dividends to both has resolved to continue EPS computation is applicable to both Class A and Class B shares. the weighted potential dilution that could occur Stock Purchase Plan. 30, 2021, February 1, 2020 and February 2, 2019: ` Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 February 2, 2019 Numerator (Dollars in thousands) Net earnings (loss) $ (47,483) $ 35,897 $ 30,461 (Earnings) loss allocated to non-vested equity awards 2,096 (1,280) (862) Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders $ (45,387) $ 34,617 $ 29,599 Denominator Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 22,536,090 23,738,443 23,995,170 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 22,536,090 23,738,443 23,995,170 Net income (loss) per common share Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (2.01) $ 1.46 $ 1.23 Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (2.01) $ 1.46 $ 1.23
Income Taxes	Income Taxes: The Company provided based provided for temporary differences Company’s assets and liabilities. Income Taxes these positions may be light of unrecognized tax taxes. that assessment, the Company will determine if a valuation allowance should taxed income (“GILTI”). incurred, which is included as a component of its current year provision for
Store Opening Costs	Store Opening Costs relating to expanding of selection costs are capitalized to new, relocated and remodeled stores.
Insurance	Insurance: The Company is self-insured with respect to employee health care, workers’ compensation and general claims filed and estimates of claims are not discounted. The Company has stop-loss insurance coverage 325,000 healthcare, $ 350,000 250,000
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	Fair Value as cash approximate their fair values due to their short terms to maturity and/or their
Stock Based Compensation	Stock Based Compensation: stock and Compensation – Compensation. includes: 1) amortization related to the date fair value and 2) adjustments for the effects of actual forfeitures versus initial estimated forfeitures.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Policies Financial Instruments Measurement of , which recognize expected rather than incurred losses. of 2020 and had a minimal impact on the financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Income Taxes Accounting for Income Taxes . The new accounting exceptions to investments, and losses. The new income, transactions financial statements of legal entities that are not subject periods. The Company is currently in the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows and disclosures.
Other Asset Accounting Policy	Other Assets: Other assets are comprised of deferred compensation assets and land held for investment purposes. ` Fiscal Year January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Other Assets $ 11,264 $ 10,517 1,264 1,301 522 1,555 9,334 10,234 466 466 Total $ 22,850 $ 24,073

Earnings Per Share - (Tables)

Earnings Per Share - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	` Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 February 2, 2019 Numerator (Dollars in thousands) Net earnings (loss) $ (47,483) $ 35,897 $ 30,461 (Earnings) loss allocated to non-vested equity awards 2,096 (1,280) (862) Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders $ (45,387) $ 34,617 $ 29,599 Denominator Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 22,536,090 23,738,443 23,995,170 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 22,536,090 23,738,443 23,995,170 Net income (loss) per common share Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (2.01) $ 1.46 $ 1.23 Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (2.01) $ 1.46 $ 1.23

Other Assets - (Tables)

Other Assets - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other Assets Noncurrent [Table Text Block]	` Fiscal Year January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Other Assets $ 11,264 $ 10,517 1,264 1,301 522 1,555 9,334 10,234 466 466 Total $ 22,850 $ 24,073

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
us-gaap_RevenueRecognitionAndDeferredRevenueAbstract
us-gaap_ContractWithCustomerAssetAndLiabilityTableTextBlock	` Balance as of January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Proprietary Credit Card Receivables, net $ 9,606 $ 15,241 Gift Card Liability $ 8,155 $ 7,658

Interest and Other Income - (Ta

Interest and Other Income - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
OtherIncomeDisclosureNonoperatingAbstract
Interest and Other Income	2. The components of Interest and other income are shown below (in thousands): January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 February 2, 2019 Dividend income $ (5) $ (42) $ (34) Interest income (2,697) (4,954) (3,893) Miscellaneous income (627) (709) (1,109) Net loss (gain) on investment sales (3,301) (360) 45 Interest and other income $ (6,630) $ (6,065) $ (4,991) within Interest and other income on the Consolidated Statements of Income Income (Loss).

Short-Term Investment Reconcili

Short-Term Investment Reconciliation - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities Reconciliation to Fair Value	` January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Debt securities Debt securities issued by the U.S issued by the U.S Government, its various Government, its various States, municipalities Corporate States, municipalities Corporate and agencies debt and agencies debt of each securities Total of each securities Total Cost basis $ 40,701 $ 85,045 $ 125,746 $ 73,116 $ 127,096 $ 200,212 Unrealized gains 422 654 1,076 308 1,086 1,394 Unrealized (loss) - - - - - - Estimated fair value $ 41,123 $ 85,699 $ 126,822 $ 73,424 $ 128,182 $ 201,606

Accumulated Unrealized Gains (L

Accumulated Unrealized Gains (Losses) - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Accumlated Uneralized Gains (Losses)	` January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Deferred Unrealized Deferred Unrealized Unrealized Tax Benefit/ Net Gain/ Unrealized Tax Benefit/ Net Gain/ Security Type Gain/(Loss) (Expense) (Loss) Gain/(Loss) (Expense) (Loss) Short-Term Investments $ 1,076 $ (250) $ 826 $ 1,394 $ (323) $ 1,071 Equity Investments 429 (100) 329 458 (106) 352 Total $ 1,505 $ (350) $ 1,155 $ 1,852 $ (429) $ 1,423

Fair Value Measurements - Asset

Fair Value Measurements - Assets at Fairvalue - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
FairValue Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures	` Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable January 30, 2021 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: $ 23,254 $ - $ 23,254 $ - 67,566 - 67,566 - 17,869 - 17,869 - 11,263 - - 11,263 16,064 - 16,064 - 703 703 - - 2,069 - 2,069 - Total Assets $ 138,788 $ 703 $ 126,822 $ 11,263 Liabilities: (10,316) - - (10,316) Total Liabilities $ (10,316) $ - $ - $ (10,316) Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable February 1, 2020 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: $ 36,014 $ - $ 36,014 $ - 90,798 - 90,798 - 37,410 - 37,410 - 10,517 - - 10,517 37,384 - 37,384 - 732 732 - - 100 100 - - Total Assets $ 212,955 $ 832 $ 201,606 $ 10,517 Liabilities: (10,391) - - (10,391) Total Liabilities $ (10,391) $ - $ - $ (10,391)

Fair Value Measurments - Level

Fair Value Measurments - Level 3 Roll (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
FairValue Measurements [Abstract]
Level 3 Reconciliation	` Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at February 1, 2020 $ 10,517 746 Ending Balance at January 30, 2021 $ 11,263 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Beginning Balance at February 1, 2020 $ (10,391) 1,062 (987) Ending Balance at January 30, 2021 $ (10,316) Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at February 2, 2019 $ 9,093 748 676 Ending Balance at February 1, 2020 $ 10,517 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Beginning Balance at February 2, 2019 $ (8,908) (554) (929) Ending Balance at February 1, 2020 $ (10,391)

Accounts Receivables - (Tables)

Accounts Receivables - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableGrossAllowanceAndNet [Abstract]
ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTextBlock	5. Accounts Receivable: Accounts receivable consist of the following (in thousands): January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Customer accounts — principally deferred payment accounts $ 10,210 $ 15,966 Income tax receivable 33,898 580 Miscellaneous receivables 4,596 4,338 Bank card receivables 4,644 5,930 Total 53,348 26,814 Less allowance for customer credit losses 605 726 Accounts receivable — net $ 52,743 $ 26,088

Property Plant and Equipment -

Property Plant and Equipment - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
PropertyAndEquipmentDisclosureAbstract
Property and Equipment	6. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands): January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Land and improvements $ 13,595 $ 13,548 Buildings 35,335 35,814 Leasehold improvements 80,874 89,349 Fixtures and equipment 198,513 205,789 Information technology equipment and software 35,303 59,202 Construction in progress - 2,334 Total 363,620 406,036 Less accumulated depreciation 291,070 317,369 Property and equipment — net $ 72,550 $ 88,667 investments in new technology.

Accrued Expenses - (Tables)

Accrued Expenses - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	7. Accrued Expenses: Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands): January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Accrued employment and related items $ 6,122 $ 7,756 Property and other taxes 16,574 18,515 Accrued self-insurance 10,994 10,551 Fixed assets 343 2,828 Other 6,757 7,449 Total $ 40,790 $ 47,099

Leases - (Tables)

Leases - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Lease, Cost [TableTextBlock]	` Twelve Months Ended January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Operating lease cost (a) $ 69,601 $ 59,987 Variable $ 1,555 $ 2,088 ASC 840 prepaid rent expense (c) $ - $ 6,093 (a) Includes right-of-use asset amortization of ($ 4.6 ) million and ($ 4.9 ) million for the twelve months ended January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively. (b) Primarily related to monthly percentage rent for stores not presented on the balance sheet. (c) Related to ASC 840 rent expense due to prepaid rent on the balance sheet as of February 3, 2019.
Lessee Operating Leases Supplemental Cash Flow Information and Noncash Activity Table [Table Text Block]	Operating cash flow information: Twelve Months Ended January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 62,559 $ 55,544 Non-cash activity: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, net of rent violations $ 58,978 $ 63,847
Lessee Operating Lease Weighted Averages Table [Table Text Block] showing weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate	` As of January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Weighted-average remaining lease term 2.9 3.2 Weighted-average discount rate 4.06% 4.47%
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2021 $ 70,007 2022 48,639 2023 35,717 2024 22,542 2025 13,815 Thereafter 36,805 Total lease payments 227,525 Less: Imputed interest 20,789 Present value of lease liabilities $ 206,736

Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit

Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefit Roll Forward	` January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 February 2, 2019 Fiscal Year Balances, beginning $ 7,942 $ 8,485 $ 9,531 286 375 420 Reduction for tax positions of prior years for: 614 2 (419) (2,896) (920) (1,047) Balances, ending $ 5,946 $ 7,942 $ 8,485

Components Of Income Tax Expens

Components Of Income Tax Expense - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperationsByJurisdictionAbstract
Components Of Income Tax Expense	` January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 February 2, 2019 Fiscal Year Current income taxes: $ (31,927) $ 3,321 $ 281 1,842 96 (359) 1,731 1,763 1,371 (28,354) 5,180 1,293 Deferred income taxes: 1,905 574 2,064 1,129 1,556 (767) (3) - - 3,031 2,130 1,297 Total income tax expense $ (25,323) $ 7,310 $ 2,590

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabili

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Components - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
ComponentsOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesAbstract
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Asset And Liability Components	` January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 Deferred tax assets: Allowance for customer credit losses $ 131 $ 156 Inventory valuation 1,004 1,105 Non-deductible accrued liabilities 1,613 1,286 Other taxes 1,184 1,126 Federal benefit of uncertain tax positions 1,001 1,065 Equity compensation expense 4,097 4,322 Net operating losses 4,531 1,574 Charitable contribution carryover 394 774 State tax credits 1,115 1,160 Lease liabilities 47,428 44,170 Other 2,204 1,324 Total deferred 64,702 58,062 Valuation (5,256) (1,124) Total deferred 59,446 56,938 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment 1,480 545 Accrued self-insurance reserves 466 492 Right-of-Use assets 51,350 46,724 Other 465 541 Total deferred 53,761 48,302 Net deferred tax assets $ 5,685 $ 8,636

Reconciliation Of Effective Tax

Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperationsTaxRateReconciliationAbstract
Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate	` January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 February 2, 2019 Fiscal Year Federal income tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State income taxes 4.0 1.7 1.1 CARES ACT - Carryback differential 18.3 - - Global intangible low-taxed income (5.3) 5.9 6.2 Foreign tax credit - (3.7) (4.0) Foreign rate differential 1.2 (2.5) (2.6) Offshore claim 2.5 (5.2) (5.7) Work opportunity credit 0.2 (3.2) (3.4) Addback on wage related credits - 0.7 0.7 Tax exempt interest - (0.2) (2.4) Charitable contribution of inventory (0.2) - - Uncertain tax positions 3.3 (1.0) (1.5) Deferred rate change (0.1) - (2.0) Valuation (5.7) 2.6 - Other (4.4) 0.8 0.4 Effective income tax rate (1) 34.8 % 16.9 % 7.8 % (1) The income tax rate for year ended January 30, 2021 rate for the years ended February 1, 2020 and February 2, 2019

Quarterly Financial Data - (Tab

Quarterly Financial Data - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	` Fiscal 2020 First Second Third Fourth Total revenues $ 100,732 $ 168,170 $ 150,791 $ 155,418 Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) 17,135 35,434 41,387 47,968 Net income (loss) (28,417) (7,170) (3,622) (8,274) Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (1.19) $ (0.30) $ (0.15) $ (0.37) Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (1.19) $ (0.30) $ (0.15) $ (0.37) Fiscal 2019 First Second Third Fourth Total revenues $ 230,351 $ 212,581 $ 191,523 $ 190,880 Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) 94,268 82,209 72,899 67,053 Net income (loss) 21,255 11,866 5,985 (3,209) Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.87 $ 0.48 $ 0.24 $ (0.13) Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.87 $ 0.48 $ 0.24 $ (0.13)

Reportable Segment Informatio_2

Reportable Segment Information - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Reportable Segment Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	` Fiscal 2020 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 572,453 $ 2,658 $ 575,111 Depreciation 14,680 1 14,681 Interest and other income 6,630 - 6,630 Income (loss) before taxes (73,972) 1,166 (72,806) Capital expenditures 13,955 1 13,956 Fiscal 2019 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 821,730 $ 3,605 $ 825,335 Depreciation 15,484 1 15,485 Interest and other income 6,065 - 6,065 Income (loss) before taxes 41,386 1,821 43,207 Capital expenditures 8,287 19 8,306 Fiscal 2018 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 825,850 $ 3,814 $ 829,664 Depreciation 16,441 22 16,463 Interest and other income 4,991 - 4,991 Income (loss) before taxes 31,149 1,902 33,051 Capital expenditures 4,315 39 4,354 Retail Credit Total Total assets as of January $ 549,349 $ 42,103 $ 591,452 Total assets as of February 1, 636,503 48,473 684,976 ` January 30, 2021 February 1, 2020 February 2, 2019 Payroll 541 644 749 Postage 360 488 506 Other expenses 590 651 635 Total expenses $ 1,491 $ 1,783 $ 1,890

Stock Based Compensation - Plan

Stock Based Compensation - Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock Based Compensation Plans	` 2013 2018 Plan Plan Total Options and/or restricted stock initially authorized 1,500,000 4,725,000 6,225,000 Options and/or restricted stock available for grant: - 4,192,667 4192667 - 3,961,473 3,961,473

Sechedule Of Restricted Stock O

Sechedule Of Restricted Stock Outstanding - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule Of Changes In Restricted Stock Outstanding	` Weighted Average Number of Grant Date Fair Shares Value Per Restricted stock awards at February 3, 2018 595,179 $ 30.33 Granted 354,385 16.20 Vested (139,669) 29.87 Forfeited or expired (38,044) 24.34 Restricted stock awards at February 2, 2019 771,851 $ 24.22 Granted 361,170 14.89 Vested (129,108) 34.44 Forfeited or expired (61,351) 19.61 Restricted stock awards at February 1, 2020 942,562 $ 19.55 Granted 335,317 11.11 Vested (129,682) 34.01 Forfeited or expired (124,241) 16.37 Restricted stock awards at January 30, 2021 1,023,956 $ 15.33

Changes in Accumulated Other Co

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021
Accumulated other comprehensive income loss disclosure [Abstract]
ScheduleOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTableTextBlock	` Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for Securities Beginning Balance at February 1, 2020 $ 1,423 (1,038) 770 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (268) Ending Balance at January 30, 2021 $ 1,155 (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate income (“OCI”). (b) Includes $1,003 other income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. 233 . Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to OCI.

General - Notes to Financial St

General - Notes to Financial Statements - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
General Dsiclosure [Abstract]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents In Escrow	$ 3,900,000	$ 3,900,000
Asset Impairment Charges	13,702,000	146,000	$ 1,548,000
Income Taxes Paid, Net	6,825,000	4,681,000	407,000
Income On Unredeemed Gift Cards (Breakage)	891,000	921,000	591,000
Advertising Expense	4,385,000	$ 5,600,000	$ 5,546,000
Stop-loss insurance coverage	325,000
Employee health care coverage	350,000
General liability coverage	$ 250,000
EquityClassOfTreasuryStockLineItems
Remaining Shares In Repurchase Authorizations	1,871,149

Earnings Per Share - (Details)

Earnings Per Share - (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Oct. 31, 2020	Aug. 01, 2020	May 02, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020	Nov. 02, 2019	Aug. 03, 2019	May 04, 2019	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract]
Net income	$ (8,274,000)	$ (3,622,000)	$ (7,170,000)	$ (28,417,000)	$ (3,209,000)	$ 5,985,000	$ 11,866,000	$ 21,255,000	$ (47,483,000)	$ 35,897,000	$ 30,461,000
Earnings Allocated to Non-Vesting Equity Awards									(2,096,000)	1,280,000	862,000
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders									$ (45,387,000)	$ 34,617,000	$ 29,599,000
Basic Weighted-Average common shares outstanding									22,536,090	23,738,443	23,995,170
Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding									22,536,090	23,738,443	23,995,170
Basic earnings per share	$ (0.37)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.30)	$ (1.19)	$ (0.13)	$ 0.24	$ 0.48	$ 0.87	$ (2.01)	$ 1.46	$ 1.23
Diluted earnings per share	$ (0.37)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.30)	$ (1.19)	$ (0.13)	$ 0.24	$ 0.48	$ 0.87	$ (2.01)	$ 1.46	$ 1.23

Other Assets - (Details)

Other Assets - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
Other Assets [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Investments	$ 11,264	$ 10,517
Miscellaneous Investments	1,264	1,301
Other Deposits	522	1,555
Land Held for Investment	9,334	10,234
Other Assets - Miscellaneous	466	466
Total Other Assets	$ 22,850	$ 24,073

Revenue Recognition Disclosure

Revenue Recognition Disclosure Table - (Details) - USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
us-gaap_RevenueRecognitionAndDeferredRevenueAbstract
Proprietary Credit Card Receivables Net	$ 9,606,000	$ 15,241,000
Gift Card Liability	$ 8,155,000	$ 7,658,000

Revenue Recognition Cato Credit

Revenue Recognition Cato Credit Card - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
us-gaap_RevenueRecognitionAndDeferredRevenueAbstract
Proprietary Credit Card Uncollectable amounts	$ 435,000	$ 700,000
Proprietary Credit Card Sales	$ 15,200,000	$ 26,600,000

Interest and Other Income - (De

Interest and Other Income - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
ComponentOfOtherIncomeNonoperatingLineItems
Dividend Income	$ 5	$ 42	$ 34
Interest Income	2,697	4,954	3,893
Miscellaneous Income	(627)	(709)	(1,109)
Net gain on investment sales	(3,301)	(360)	45
Interst and Other Income	$ 6,630	$ 6,065	$ 4,991

Short-Term Investment Reconci_2

Short-Term Investment Reconciliation - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost Basis	$ 125,746	$ 200,212
Estimated Fair Value	126,822	201,606
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,076	1,394
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Debt Securiteis Issued by Various States of the United States and Political Subdivisions of the States
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost Basis	40,701	73,116
Estimated Fair Value	41,123	73,424
Gross Unrealized Gains	422	308
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost Basis	85,045	127,096
Estimated Fair Value	85,699	128,182
Gross Unrealized Gains	654	1,086
Gross Unrealized Losses	$ 0	$ 0

Accumulated Unrealized Gains _2

Accumulated Unrealized Gains (Losses) - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	$ 1,505	$ 1,852
Deferred Tax Benefit	(350)	(429)
Unrealized Net Gain / (Loss)	1,155	1,423
Short-Term Debt Investments
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	1,076	1,394
Deferred Tax Benefit	(250)	(323)
Unrealized Net Gain / (Loss)	826	1,071
Equity Investments
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	429	458
Deferred Tax Benefit	(100)	(106)
Unrealized Net Gain / (Loss)	$ 329	$ 352

Fair Value Measurements - Ass_2

Fair Value Measurements - Assets at Fairvalue - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Financial Assets At Fair Value	$ 138,788	$ 212,955
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Financial Assets At Fair Value	703	832
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Financial Assets At Fair Value	126,822	201,606
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Financial Assets At Fair Value	11,263	10,517
Deferred Compensation
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
OtherLiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure	10,316	10,391
Total Financial Liabilities At Fair Value	(10,316)	(10,391)
Deferred Compensation | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
OtherLiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure	0	0
Total Financial Liabilities At Fair Value	0	0
Deferred Compensation | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
OtherLiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure	0	0
Total Financial Liabilities At Fair Value	0	0
Deferred Compensation | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
OtherLiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure	10,316	10,391
Total Financial Liabilities At Fair Value	(10,316)	(10,391)
State/Municipal Bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	23,254	36,014
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	23,254	36,014
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
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	67,566	90,798
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	67,566	90,798
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
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	17,869	37,410
US Treasury Notes | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	0	0
US Treasury Notes | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	17,869	37,410
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
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	703	732
Corporate Equities | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	703	732
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
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities		100
Certificates of Deposit | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities		100
Certificates of Deposit | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities		0
Certificates of Deposit | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities		0
Asset Backed Securities (ABS)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	16,064	37,384
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	16,064	37,384
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
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash Surrender Value	11,263	10,517
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	11,263	$ 10,517
Commercial paper
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	2,069
Commercial paper | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	0
Commercial paper | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	2,069
Commercial paper | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities	$ 0

Fair Value Measurments - Leve_2

Fair Value Measurments - Level 3 Roll - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 10,517	$ 9,093
Additions		748
Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings	746	676
Ending Balance	11,263	10,517
Deferred Compensation
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	(10,391)	(8,908)
Additons	1,062	554
Losses (Gains) Included In Earnings	(987)	(929)
Ending Balance	$ (10,316)	$ (10,391)

Accounts Receivables - (Details

Accounts Receivables - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivable[LineItems]
Accounts Receivable, Gross	$ 53,348	$ 26,814
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	(605)	(726)
Accounts Receivable - Net	52,743	26,088
Customer Accounts
AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivable[LineItems]
Accounts Receivable, Gross	10,210	15,966
Miscellaneous Trade Receivables
AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivable[LineItems]
Accounts Receivable, Gross	4,596	4,338
Bank card receivable
AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivable[LineItems]
Accounts Receivable, Gross	4,644	5,930
Income Tax Receivable
AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivable[LineItems]
Accounts Receivable, Gross	$ 33,898	$ 580

Accounts Receivables Paragraph

Accounts Receivables Paragraph - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableGrossAllowanceAndNet [Abstract]
Credit Card Finance and Late Charge Revenue	$ 2,658,000	$ 3,605,000	$ 3,814,000
Charges Against The Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	$ 306,000	$ 524,000	$ 470,000

Property and Equipment - (Detai

Property and Equipment - (Details) - USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	$ 363,620,000	$ 406,036,000
Accumulated Depreciation	291,070,000	317,369,000
Property and equipment - net	72,550,000	88,667,000
Land and Improvements
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	13,595,000	13,548,000
Buildings
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	35,335,000	35,814,000
Leasehold Improvements
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	80,874,000	89,349,000
Fixtures and equipment
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	198,513,000	205,789,000
Information Technology Equipment
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	35,303,000	59,202,000
Construction in Progress
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems
Property and Equipment Gross	$ 0	$ 2,334,000

Accrued Expenses - (Details)

Accrued Expenses - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Payroll and Related Items	$ 6,122	$ 7,756
Property and Other Taxes	16,574	18,515
Accrued Self-Insurance	10,994	10,551
Accrued Fixed Assets	343	2,828
Other	6,757	7,449
Total Accrued Expenses	$ 40,790	$ 47,099

Financing Arrangements - (Detai

Financing Arrangements - (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 30, 2021USD ($)
RevolvingCreditFacilityMember [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 35

Stockhlers' Equity - (Details)

Stockhlers' Equity - (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Quarterly Declared Dividend	$ 0.33	$ 1.32	$ 1.32

Employee Benefit Plans - 401(k)

Employee Benefit Plans - 401(k) Plan - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Plan Description	75
Employer Discretionary Contribution	$ 0	$ 1,499,000	$ 1,442,000

Employee Benefit Plans - ESOP P

Employee Benefit Plans - ESOP Plan - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employer Cash Contributions to ESOP	$ 7,198,000	$ 1,229,000

Leases - (Details)

Leases - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Lessee, operating lease, amortization amount included in operating lease cost	$ (4,600)	$ (4,900)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	2 years 10 months 24 days	3 years 2 months 12 days
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	4.06%	4.47%
Operating Lease, Expense	$ 69,601	$ 59,987
Variable Lease, Cost	1,555	2,088
ASC 840 prepaid rent expense	0	6,093
Operating Lease, Payments	62,559	55,544
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability	58,978	$ 63,847
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	70,007
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	48,639
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	35,717
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	22,542
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due In Five Years	13,815
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	36,805
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	227,525
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount	(20,789)
Operating Lease, Liability	$ 206,736

Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefi_2

Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Beginning Balance	$ 7,942	$ 8,485
Additional Tax Positions Current Year	286	375	$ 420
Reductions Due To Settlements	614	2	419
Reductions From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations	2,896	920	1,047
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Ending Balance	$ 5,946	$ 7,942	$ 8,485

Income Taxes - (Details)

Income Taxes - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Beginning Balance	$ 7,942	$ 8,485
Additional Tax Positions Current Year	286	375	$ 420
Reductions Due To Settlements	614	2	419
Reductions From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations	2,896	920	1,047
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Ending Balance	$ 5,946	$ 7,942	$ 8,485

Components Of Income Tax Expe_2

Components Of Income Tax Expense - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperationsByJurisdictionAbstract
Current Federal Income Tax Expense	$ (31,927)	$ 3,321	$ 281
Current State Income Tax Expense	1,842	96	(359)
Current Foreign Income Tax Expense	1,731	1,763	1,371
Total Current income tax expense	(28,354)	5,180	1,293
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense	1,905	574	2,064
Deferred State Income Tax Expense	1,129	1,556	(767)
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense	(3)	0	0
Total deferred income tax expense	3,031	2,130	1,297
Total Income Tax Expense	$ (25,323)	$ 7,310	$ 2,590

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabi_2

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Components - (Details) - USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
ComponentsOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesAbstract
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	$ 131,000	$ 156,000
Inventory Valuation Deferred Tax Asset	1,004,000	1,105,000
Non-Deductible Accrued Liablities	1,613,000	1,286,000
Other Taxes	1,184,000	1,126,000
Federal Benefit Of Uncertain Tax Positions	1,001,000	1,065,000
Equity Compensation Expense	4,097,000	4,322,000
Net Operating Losses	4,531,000	1,574,000
Charitable Contribution Carryover	394,000	774,000
State Tax Credits	1,115,000	1,160,000
Lease liabilities	47,428,000	44,170,000
Other Deferred Tax Assets	2,204,000	1,324,000
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	(64,702,000)	(58,062,000)
Valuation Allowance	5,256,000	1,124,000
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance	(59,446,000)	(56,938,000)
Property And Equipment	(1,480,000)	(545,000)
IBNR	466,000	492,000
Right-of-Use assets	51,350,000	46,724,000
Other Deferred Tax Liabilities	465,000	541,000
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities	53,761,000	48,302,000
Net Deferred Tax Liabilites	$ 5,685,000	$ 8,636,000

Reconciliation Of Effective T_2

Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate - (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperationsTaxRateReconciliationAbstract
Federal Income Tax Rate	21.00%	21.00%	21.00%
State Income Taxes	4.00%	1.70%	1.10%
CARES ACT-Carryback differential	18.30%	0.00%	0.00%
Global intangible low-taxed income	(5.30%)	5.90%	6.20%
Tax Credits	0.00%	3.70%	4.00%
Tax Exempt Interest	0.00%	(0.20%)	(2.40%)
Foreign Rate Differential	1.20%	(2.50%)	(2.60%)
Offshore Claim	2.50%	(5.20%)	(5.70%)
Uncertain Tax Positions	3.30%	(1.00%)	(1.50%)
Charitable contribution of inventory	(0.20%)	0.00%	0.00%
Deemed Repatriation (2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act)	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Work oppurtunity credit	0.20%	(3.20%)	(3.40%)
Rate Change On Deferred Taxes	(0.10%)	0.00%	(2.00%)
Addback on Wage Related Credits	0.00%	0.70%	0.70%
Valuation allowance	(5.70%)	2.60%	0.00%
Other	(4.40%)	0.80%	0.40%
Effective Income Tax Rate	34.80%	16.90%	7.80%

Income Tax Paragraph - (Details

Income Tax Paragraph - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unrecogmized Tax Benefit	$ 5,946,000	$ 7,942,000	$ 8,485,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefit That Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	7,700,000
Accrued Interest and Tax Penalties Related To Uncertain Tax Positions	2,800,000	3,300,000	3,200,000
Interest and Tax Penalties Related To Uncertain Tax Positions Included In Income Tax Expense	$ 424,000	$ 574,000	$ 1,023,000

Quarterly Financial Data - (Det

Quarterly Financial Data - (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Oct. 31, 2020	Aug. 01, 2020	May 02, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020	Nov. 02, 2019	Aug. 03, 2019	May 04, 2019	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Total revenues	$ 155,418,000	$ 150,791,000	$ 168,170,000	$ 100,732,000	$ 190,880,000	$ 191,523,000	$ 212,581,000	$ 230,351,000	$ 575,111,000	$ 825,335,000	$ 829,664,000
Gross Profit (excluding depreciation)	47,968,000	41,387,000	35,434,000	17,135,000	67,053,000	72,899,000	82,209,000	94,268,000
Net income	$ (8,274,000)	$ (3,622,000)	$ (7,170,000)	$ (28,417,000)	$ (3,209,000)	$ 5,985,000	$ 11,866,000	$ 21,255,000	$ (47,483,000)	$ 35,897,000	$ 30,461,000
Basic Earnings Per Share	$ (0.37)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.30)	$ (1.19)	$ (0.13)	$ 0.24	$ 0.48	$ 0.87	$ (2.01)	$ 1.46	$ 1.23
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$ (0.37)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.30)	$ (1.19)	$ (0.13)	$ 0.24	$ 0.48	$ 0.87	$ (2.01)	$ 1.46	$ 1.23

Reportable Segment Informatio_3

Reportable Segment Information - (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Oct. 31, 2020	Aug. 01, 2020	May 02, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020	Nov. 02, 2019	Aug. 03, 2019	May 04, 2019	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 155,418,000	$ 150,791,000	$ 168,170,000	$ 100,732,000	$ 190,880,000	$ 191,523,000	$ 212,581,000	$ 230,351,000	$ 575,111,000	$ 825,335,000	$ 829,664,000
Depreciation									14,681,000	15,485,000	16,463,000
Interest and other income									6,630,000	6,065,000	4,991,000
Total Assets	591,452,000				684,976,000				591,452,000	684,976,000
Capital expenditures									13,956,000	8,306,000	4,354,000
Income Before Taxes									(72,806,000)	43,207,000	33,051,000
ReportableSegmentsMemberRetail [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues									572,453,000	821,730,000	825,850,000
Depreciation									14,680,000	15,484,000	16,441,000
Interest and other income									6,630,000	6,065,000	4,991,000
Total Assets	549,349,000				636,503,000				549,349,000	636,503,000
Capital expenditures									13,955,000	8,287,000	4,315,000
Income Before Taxes									(73,972,000)	41,386,000	31,149,000
ReportableSegmentsMemberCredit [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues									2,658,000	3,605,000	3,814,000
Depreciation									1,000	1,000	22,000
Interest and other income									0	0	0
Total Assets	$ 42,103,000				$ 48,473,000				42,103,000	48,473,000
Capital expenditures									1,000	19,000	39,000
Income Before Taxes									$ 1,166,000	$ 1,821,000	$ 1,902,000

Direct Expenses of Credit Segme

Direct Expenses of Credit Segment in SGA - (Details) - ReportableSegmentsMemberCredit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Labor and Related Expense	$ 541	$ 644	$ 749
Postage Expense	360	488	506
Other Expenses	590	651	635
Total Credit Expenses	$ 1,491	$ 1,783	$ 1,890

Stock Based Compensation - Pl_2

Stock Based Compensation - Plans - (Details) - shares	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
Authorized And Available For Grant [Line Items]
Options And/Or Restrcited Stock Initially Authorized	6,225,000
Options And Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant	3,961,473	4,192,667
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	0	0
2018 Plan
Authorized And Available For Grant [Line Items]
Options And/Or Restrcited Stock Initially Authorized	4,725,000
Options And Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant	3,961,473	4,192,667

Sechedule Of Restricted Stock_2

Sechedule Of Restricted Stock Outstanding - (Details) - 2004 Plan - Restricted Stock - Class A Common Stock - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Restricted Stock Awards Beginning Balance	942,562	771,851	595,179
Restricted Stock Awards Granted	335,317	361,170	354,385
Restricted Stock Awards Vested	129,682	129,108	139,669
Restricted Stock Awards Foreited	124,241	61,351	38,044
Restricted Stock Awards Ending Balance	1,023,956	942,562	771,851
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	$ 19.55	$ 24.22	$ 30.33
Granted Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	11.11	14.89	16.20
Vested Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	34.01	34.44	29.87
Forfeited Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	16.37	19.61	24.34
Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Ending Balance	$ 15.33	$ 19.55	$ 24.22

Stock Based Compensation Additi

Stock Based Compensation Additional - (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward
Exercised			8,051
Restricted Stock | Class A Common Stock
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$ 10,550,000
Remaining Weighted-Average Vesting Period	2 years 1 month 6 days
Compensation Expense	$ 4,023,000	$ 4,559,000	$ 4,833,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Class A Common Stock
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Sold	48,191
Compensation Expense	$ 69,000	$ 111,000	$ 101,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Share Purchase Discount	$ 1.43

Weighted Average Option Rollfor

Weighted Average Option Rollforward - (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019shares
us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingRollForward
Exercised	8,051

Changes in Accumulated Other _2

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 1,423,000	$ (77,000)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax	(1,038,000)	1,224,000
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Net Of Tax	770,000	276,000
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income tax benefit	(268,000)	1,500,000	$ 244,000
Ending Balance Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 1,155,000	$ 1,423,000	$ (77,000)

Change in Accumulated Other Com

Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
us-gaap_ReclassificationAdjustmentOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLineItems
Income tax expense	$ (25,323)	$ 7,310	$ 2,590
gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
us-gaap_ReclassificationAdjustmentOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLineItems
Interest and Other Income	1,003	359
Income tax expense	$ 233	$ 83

Uncategorized Items - cato20210

Label	Element	Value
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents	$ 81,264,000