The Cato Corporation (CATO) 10-Q 23 Aug 23 2023 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023 shares
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jul. 29, 2023
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-31340
Entity Registrant Name	THE CATO CORPORATION
Entity Incorporation State Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification 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
Security 12b Title	Class A - Common Stock, par value $.033 per share
Trading Symbol	CATO
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-03
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2023
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Central Index Key	0000018255
Amendment Flag	false
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding	18,825,772
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding	1,763,652

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (Loss) And Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022
Revenues
Retail sales	$ 181,181,000	$ 195,006,000	$ 371,492,000	$ 399,939,000
Other revenue (principally finance charges, late fees and layaway charges)	1,690,000	1,858,000	3,429,000	3,646,000
Total revenues	182,871,000	196,864,000	374,921,000	403,585,000
COSTS AND EXPENSES, NET
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	117,617,000	131,749,000	239,704,000	263,992,000
Selling, general and administrative (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	61,618,000	60,768,000	123,552,000	121,209,000
Depreciation	2,510,000	2,811,000	4,867,000	5,554,000
Interest and other income	(1,334,000)	(1,884,000)	(2,231,000)	(2,287,000)
Cost and expenses, net	180,411,000	193,444,000	365,892,000	388,468,000
Income before income taxes	2,460,000	3,420,000	9,029,000	15,117,000
Income tax expense	1,333,000	5,694,000	3,475,000	7,643,000
Net income (loss)	$ 1,127,000	$ (2,274,000)	$ 5,554,000	$ 7,474,000
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$ 0.06	$ (0.11)	$ 0.27	$ 0.35
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$ 0.06	$ (0.11)	$ 0.27	$ 0.35
Comprehensive income:
Net income (loss)	$ 1,127,000	$ (2,274,000)	$ 5,554,000	$ 7,474,000
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income taxes of $50 and $156 for the three and six months ended July 29, 2023 and $18 and $(343) for the three and six months ended July 30, 2022, respectively	167,000	61,000	522,000	(1,145,000)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 1,294,000	$ (2,213,000)	$ 6,076,000	$ 6,329,000

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (Loss) And Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Apr. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022	Apr. 30, 2022	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
Tax Effect of Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Available-For-Sale Securities	$ 50	$ 107	$ 18	$ (362)	$ 156	$ (343)

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Jul. 29, 2023	Jan. 28, 2023
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 55,977,000	$ 20,005,000
Short-term investments	77,222,000	108,652,000
Restricted cash	3,877,000	3,787,000
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for customer credit losses of $763 and $761 at July 29, 2023 and January 28, 2023, respectively	26,915,000	26,497,000
Merchandise inventories	92,718,000	112,056,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	7,098,000	6,676,000
Total Current Assets	263,807,000	277,673,000
Property and equipment - net	73,871,000	70,382,000
Noncurrent deferred income taxes	9,888,000	9,213,000
Other assets	21,770,000	21,596,000
Right-of-Use assets - net	138,331,000	174,276,000
Total Assets	507,667,000	553,140,000
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	84,867,000	91,956,000
Accrued expenses	38,546,000	41,338,000
Accrued employee benefits and bonus	997,000	1,690,000
Accrued income taxes	3,561,000	613,000
Current lease liability	32,431,000	67,360,000
Total Current Liabilities	160,402,000	202,957,000
Other noncurrent liabilities	16,183,000	16,342,000
Lease liability	105,390,000	107,407,000
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, $100 par value per share, 100,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	695,000	691,000
Additional paid-in capital	124,798,000	122,431,000
Retained earnings	100,756,000	104,709,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(716,000)	(1,238,000)
Total Stockholders' Equity	225,533,000	226,593,000
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	507,667,000	553,140,000
Class A common stock, $0.033 par value per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 18,825,772 shares and 18,723,225 shares issued at July 29, 2023 and January 28, 2023, respectively
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	636,000	632,000
Convertible Class B common stock, $0.033 par value per share, 15,000,000 shares authorized; 1,763,652 shares and 1,763,652 shares issued at July 29, 2023 and January 28, 2023, respectively
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	$ 59,000	$ 59,000

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2023	Jan. 28, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current	$ 763	$ 761
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	18,825,772	18,723,225
Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.033	$ 0.033

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022
Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 5,554	$ 7,474
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	4,867	5,554
Provision for customer credit losses	248	145
Purchase premium and premium amortization of investments	(97)	607
Share-based compensation	2,192	2,028
Deferred income taxes	(832)	0
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	1	93
Changes in operating assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable	(666)	30,837
Merchandise inventories	19,338	8,314
Prepaid and other assets	(667)	(24)
Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities	(1,001)	(1,207)
Accrued income taxes	2,948	5,168
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(10,306)	(42,013)
Net cash provided by operating activities	21,579	16,976
Investing Activities:
Expenditures for property and equipment	(8,470)	(10,384)
Purchase of short-term investments	(14,497)	(28,385)
Sales of short-term investments	46,777	48,917
Net cash provided by investing activities	23,810	10,148
Financing Activities:
Dividends paid	(6,962)	(7,270)
Repurchase of common stock	(2,563)	(9,596)
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan	198	147
Net cash used in financing activities	(9,327)	(16,719)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	36,062	10,405
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period	23,792	23,678
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	59,854	34,083
Non-cash activity:
Accrued other assets and property and equipment	$ 572	$ 751

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Balance at Jan. 29, 2022	$ 254,196	$ 728	$ 119,540	$ 134,208	$ (280)
Net income (loss)	9,748	0	0	9,748	0
Unrealized net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income tax benefit deferred income tax expense	(1,206)	0	0	0	(1,206)
Dividends paid	(3,638)	0	0	(3,638)	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan	111	0	111	0	0
Share-based compensation issuances and exercises	5	0	0	5	0
Share-based compensation expense	598	0	598	0	0
Repurchase and retirement of treasury shares	(9,162)	(20)	0	(9,142)	0
Balance at Apr. 30, 2022	250,652	708	120,249	131,181	(1,486)
Balance at Jan. 29, 2022	254,196	728	119,540	134,208	(280)
Net income (loss)	7,474
Unrealized net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income tax benefit deferred income tax expense	(1,145)
Balance at Jul. 30, 2022	245,833	714	121,696	124,848	(1,425)
Balance at Apr. 30, 2022	250,652	708	120,249	131,181	(1,486)
Net income (loss)	(2,274)	0	0	(2,274)	0
Unrealized net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income tax benefit deferred income tax expense	61	0	0	0	61
Dividends paid	(3,632)	0	0	(3,632)	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan	62	0	62	0	0
Share-based compensation issuances and exercises	321	7	308	6	0
Share-based compensation expense	1,077	0	1,077	0	0
Repurchase and retirement of treasury shares	(434)	(1)	0	(433)	0
Balance at Jul. 30, 2022	245,833	714	121,696	124,848	(1,425)
Balance at Jan. 28, 2023	226,593	691	122,431	104,709	(1,238)
Net income (loss)	4,428	0	0	4,428	0
Unrealized net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income tax benefit deferred income tax expense	355	0	0	0	355
Dividends paid	(3,455)	0	0	(3,455)	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan	195	0	195	0	0
Share-based compensation issuances and exercises	3	0	0	3	0
Share-based compensation expense	929	0	929	0	0
Repurchase and retirement of treasury shares	(2,267)	(8)	0	(2,259)	0
Balance at Apr. 29, 2023	226,781	683	123,555	103,426	(883)
Balance at Jan. 28, 2023	226,593	691	122,431	104,709	(1,238)
Net income (loss)	5,554
Unrealized net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income tax benefit deferred income tax expense	522
Balance at Jul. 29, 2023	225,533	695	124,798	100,756	(716)
Balance at Apr. 29, 2023	226,781	683	123,555	103,426	(883)
Net income (loss)	1,127	0	0	1,127	0
Unrealized net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income tax benefit deferred income tax expense	167	0	0	0	167
Dividends paid	(3,507)	0	0	(3,507)	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan	32	1	31	0	0
Share-based compensation issuances and exercises	0	0	0	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	1,227	12	1,212	3	0
Repurchase and retirement of treasury shares	(294)	(1)	0	(293)	0
Balance at Jul. 29, 2023	$ 225,533	$ 695	$ 124,798	$ 100,756	$ (716)

Condensed Consolidated Statem_5

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Apr. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022	Apr. 30, 2022	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Tax Effect of Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Available-For-Sale Securities	$ 50	$ 107	$ 18	$ (362)	$ 156	$ (343)
Stock Transactions, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Dividends per share	$ 0.17	$ 0.17	$ 0.17	$ 0.17

General

General	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
General [Abstract]
General	NOTE 1 - GENERAL : The condensed consolidated financial statements twenty-six-week ended Corporation and In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have noted. The interim financial and January 28, 2023. do not include all disclosures required by America.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	NOTE 2 - EARNINGS PER SHARE: Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 260 – Earnings Per Share diluted Earnings Per Share structures. the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss). While dividends on Class A shares without declaration of commensurate dividends on Class B shares, the Company has historically paid the same dividends to both Class A and Class B shareholders has resolved to continue this EPS applicable to both Class A and Class Basic weighted average dilution Purchase Plan. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Numerator Net earnings (loss) $ 1,127 $ (2,274) $ 5,554 $ 7,474 (Earnings) loss allocated to non-vested equity awards (54) 132 (292) (405) Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders $ 1,073 $ (2,142) $ 5,262 $ 7,069 Denominator Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 19,395,484 20,005,315 19,349,266 20,077,258 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 19,395,484 20,005,315 19,349,266 20,077,258 Net income (loss) per common share Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.06 $ (0.11) $ 0.27 $ 0.35 Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.06 $ (0.11) $ 0.27 $ 0.35

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	NOTE 3 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: The comprehensive income (in thousands) for the Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at April 29, 2023 $ (883) 164 3 Net current-period other comprehensive income 167 Ending Balance at July 29, 2023 $ (716) (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income. (b) Includes $ 4 income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $ 1 . The comprehensive income (in thousands) for the Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at January 28, 2023 $ (1,238) 519 3 Net current-period other comprehensive income 522 Ending Balance at July 29, 2023 $ (716) (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income. (b) Includes $ 4 income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $ 1 . NOTE 3 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME The comprehensive income (in thousands) for the Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at April 30, 2022 $ (1,486) 64 (3) Net current-period other comprehensive income 61 Ending Balance at July 30, 2022 $ (1,425) (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income. (b) Includes $ 4 income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $ 1 . The comprehensive income (in thousands) for the Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at January 29, 2022 $ (280) (1,139) (6) Net current-period other comprehensive income (1,145) Ending Balance at July 30, 2022 $ (1,425) (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income. (b) Includes $ 7 income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $ 1 .

Financing Arrangements

Financing Arrangements	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Financing Arrangements [Abstract]
Financing Arrangements	NOTE 4 – FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS: As of July up to $ 35.0 committed limitations, amended the revolving credit EBITDAR coverage ratio to add back certain income tax receivables for purposes of calculating the quarter ended July the no no r reduced facility was zero no

Reportable Segment Information

Reportable Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Reportable Segment Information [Abstract]
Reportable Segment Information	NOTE 5 – REPORTABLE SEGMENT INFORMATION: The Company four Segment Reporting , including Cato, two including more operating segments may be aggregated into a single reportable segment if aggregation is consistent with the characteristics, products, production processes, clients and The financial and they operating production processes. in a similar manner through a similar The 31 principally in all subsidiary of the Company. NOTE 5 – REPORTABLE SEGMENT INFORMATION The following schedule summarizes certain segment Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 29, 2023 Retail Credit Total July 29, 2023 Retail Credit Total Revenues $182,213 $658 $182,871 Revenues $373,648 $1,273 $374,921 Depreciation 2,509 1 2,510 Depreciation 4,866 1 4,867 Interest and other income (1,334) - (1,334) Interest and other income (2,231) - (2,231) Income before 2,207 253 2,460 Income before 8,590 439 9,029 Capital expenditures 2,300 - 2,300 Capital expenditures 8,470 - 8,470 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 30, 2022 Retail Credit Total July 30, 2022 Retail Credit Total Revenues $196,314 $550 $196,864 Revenues $402,523 $1,062 $403,585 Depreciation 2,810 1 2,811 Depreciation 5,553 1 5,554 Interest and other income (1,884) - (1,884) Interest and other income (2,287) - (2,287) Income before 3,289 131 3,420 Income before 14,903 214 15,117 Capital expenditures 5,944 - 5,944 Capital expenditures 10,384 - 10,384 Retail Credit Total Total assets as of July 29, 2023 $468,923 $38,744 $507,667 Total assets as of January 28, 2023 514,609 38,531 553,140 The allocate certain corporate expenses or The following schedule summarizes the direct expenses general and administrative expenses (in Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Payroll $ 142 $ 132 $ 276 $ 269 Postage 109 99 210 192 Other expenses 154 187 348 386 Total expenses $ 405 $ 418 $ 834 $ 847

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	NOTE 6 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION: As compensation Incentive restricted stock and stock options for grant, to officers, directors and key employees. Effective May 24, shares for grant were no longer available The available for grant under each of 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: - 3,095,601 3,095,601 In Compensation–Stock Compensation , stock awards amortized to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the related vesting periods. As of July 29, 2023 and 11,597,000 10,543,000 , respectively, compensation average vesting 2.6 2.1 three 1,230,000 2,158,000 , $ 1,403,000 2,006,000 classified as a component Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income The following six months ended July Weighted Average Number of Grant Date Fair Shares Value Restricted stock awards at January 28, 2023 1,059,433 $ 13.10 Granted 407,808 8.30 Vested (217,238) 13.97 Forfeited or expired (74,338) 12.28 Restricted stock awards at July 29, 2023 1,175,665 $ 11.33 The number of 15 % discount through payroll Company sold 26,127 12,196 1.31 2.12 respectively, under 15 % discount given under the Employee 34,000 26,000 months ended July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively. These expenses are classified as a Selling, general and administrative expenses.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	NOTE 7 The following measured at fair value (in thousands) Quoted Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable July 29, 2023 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: $ 19,367 $ - $ 19,367 $ - 30,026 - 30,026 - 21,073 - 21,073 - 9,524 - - 9,524 6,108 - 6,108 - 852 852 - - 648 - 648 - Total Assets $ 87,598 $ 852 $ 77,222 $ 9,524 Liabilities: $ (8,724) $ - $ - $ (8,724) Total Liabilities $ (8,724) $ - $ - $ (8,724) Quoted Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable January 28, 2023 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: $ 23,102 $ - $ 23,102 $ - 47,901 - 47,901 - 27,250 - 27,250 - 9,274 - - 9,274 9,373 - 9,373 - 923 923 - - 1,026 - 1,026 - Total Assets $ 118,849 $ 923 $ 108,652 $ 9,274 Liabilities: $ (8,903) $ - $ - $ (8,903) Total Liabilities $ (8,903) $ - $ - $ (8,903) The Company’s governmental debt securities held in managed accounts and from one day 2.6 two days 2.6 Restricted cash and Other assets on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. These assets are comprehensive income. The asset-backed that carry were originated and serviced by captive auto finance units, banks or finance companies. asset-backed securities are backed by revolving pools of credit card receivables generated by account holders of cards from American Express, Citibank, JPMorgan Additionally, 0.9 compensation plan assets 9.5 0.9 equities and deferred compensation plan assets of $ 9.3 assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Level 1 securities are measured at fair value using quoted active market prices. include available on active exchanges for identical determined markets observable market information such as quotes from less active markets and/or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, among other factors. Deferred compensation plan based on the cash surrender value of the insurance contract, which is determined based on fair value of the underlying assets and discounted cash flow and are therefore classified within Level 3 valuation compensation obligation, recorded designed to mirror mutual funds and money The measured using Level (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at January 28, 2023 $ 9,274 Redemptions - Additions - Total gains or (losses): changes in net assets) 250 - Ending Balance at July 29, 2023 $ 9,524 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Beginning Balance at January 28, 2023 $ (8,903) 646 (162) changes in net assets) (305) - Ending Balance at July 29, 2023 $ (8,724) Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at January 29, 2022 $ 11,472 Redemptions (1,718) Additions - Total gains or (losses): changes in net assets) (480) - Ending Balance at January 28, 2023 $ 9,274 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Beginning Balance at January 29, 2022 $ (10,020) 1,142 (379) changes in net assets) 354 - Ending Balance at January 28, 2023 $ (8,903)

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	NOTE 8 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS: The Company has reviewed recent accounting pronouncements and impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	NOTE 9 – INCOME TAXES: The Company had 38.5 % compared to 50.6 % for the first six months of 2022. The change in the effective tax rate for the first six months of 2023 compared to the income taxes, non-deductible officer’s compensation, and increases in foreign tax credits and employment credits, partially offset by the foreign rate differential.

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	NOTE 10 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES: The Company is, from time to time, involved in routine litigation incidental to the conduct of its business, including litigation instituted employment present or former employees. Although such business litigation could does material adverse the could flows deemed probable and reasonably estimable.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	NOTE 11 – REVENUE RECOGNITION: The merchandise Cato possession of customer. Gift cards are recorded as deferred cards do not have volumes amounts. proprietary transaction are and accrued) are classified as Cost of goods sold. The Company Company’s wholly-owned None and 151,000 $ 272,000 , respectively, 87,000 173,000 2022, months ended July 5.9 11.7 5.8 and $ 11.5 The customers (in thousands): Balance as of July 29, 2023 January 28, 2023 Proprietary Credit Card Receivables, net $ 10,737 $ 10,553 Gift Card Liability $ 6,924 $ 8,523

Leases

Leases	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	NOTE 12 – LEASES: The leases for 10 up to five years , and some include options to terminate the lease within one year . The Company considers these The restrictive covenants. As incremental determining the present value of lease payments. The components of lease cost are shown below (in thousands): Three Months Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease cost (a) $ 17,597 $ 17,847 Variable $ 504 $ 578 (a) Includes right-of-use asset amortization of ($ 0.3 ) million and ($ 0.5 ) million for the three months ended July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively. (b) Primarily related to monthly percentage rent for stores not presented on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Six Months Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease cost (a) $ 35,675 $ 35,602 Variable $ 1,098 $ 1,346 (a) Includes right-of-use asset amortization of ($ 0.6 ) million and ($ 0.9 ) million for the six months ended July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively. (b) Primarily related to monthly percentage rent for stores not presented on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Supplemental cash flow as follows (in thousands): Operating cash flow information: Three Months Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 16,679 $ 17,038 Non-cash activity: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations $ 999 $ 2,534 Six Months Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 34,024 $ 33,874 Non-cash activity: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations $ 2,903 $ 6,049 Weighted-average follows: As of July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Weighted-average remaining lease term 2.0 2.2 Weighted-average discount rate 3.26% 2.89% Maturities thousands): Fiscal Year 2023 (a) $ 33,897 2024 49,250 2025 32,219 2026 19,094 2027 8,991 Thereafter 1,748 Total lease payments 145,199 Less: Imputed interest 7,378 Present value of lease liabilities $ 137,821 (a) Excluding the six months ended July 29, 2023

General (Policies)

General (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
General [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy	The condensed consolidated financial statements twenty-six-week ended Corporation and In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have noted.
Basis of Accounting, Policy	The interim financial and January 28, 2023. do not include all disclosures required by America.

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Numerator Net earnings (loss) $ 1,127 $ (2,274) $ 5,554 $ 7,474 (Earnings) loss allocated to non-vested equity awards (54) 132 (292) (405) Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders $ 1,073 $ (2,142) $ 5,262 $ 7,069 Denominator Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 19,395,484 20,005,315 19,349,266 20,077,258 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 19,395,484 20,005,315 19,349,266 20,077,258 Net income (loss) per common share Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.06 $ (0.11) $ 0.27 $ 0.35 Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.06 $ (0.11) $ 0.27 $ 0.35

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at April 29, 2023 $ (883) 164 3 Net current-period other comprehensive income 167 Ending Balance at July 29, 2023 $ (716) (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income. (b) Includes $ 4 income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $ 1 . Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at January 28, 2023 $ (1,238) 519 3 Net current-period other comprehensive income 522 Ending Balance at July 29, 2023 $ (716) (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income. (b) Includes $ 4 income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $ 1 . Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at April 30, 2022 $ (1,486) 64 (3) Net current-period other comprehensive income 61 Ending Balance at July 30, 2022 $ (1,425) (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income. (b) Includes $ 4 income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $ 1 . Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at January 29, 2022 $ (280) (1,139) (6) Net current-period other comprehensive income (1,145) Ending Balance at July 30, 2022 $ (1,425) (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to other comprehensive income. (b) Includes $ 7 income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The tax impact of this reclassification was $ 1 .

Reportable Segment Information

Reportable Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Reportable Segment Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 29, 2023 Retail Credit Total July 29, 2023 Retail Credit Total Revenues $182,213 $658 $182,871 Revenues $373,648 $1,273 $374,921 Depreciation 2,509 1 2,510 Depreciation 4,866 1 4,867 Interest and other income (1,334) - (1,334) Interest and other income (2,231) - (2,231) Income before 2,207 253 2,460 Income before 8,590 439 9,029 Capital expenditures 2,300 - 2,300 Capital expenditures 8,470 - 8,470 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 30, 2022 Retail Credit Total July 30, 2022 Retail Credit Total Revenues $196,314 $550 $196,864 Revenues $402,523 $1,062 $403,585 Depreciation 2,810 1 2,811 Depreciation 5,553 1 5,554 Interest and other income (1,884) - (1,884) Interest and other income (2,287) - (2,287) Income before 3,289 131 3,420 Income before 14,903 214 15,117 Capital expenditures 5,944 - 5,944 Capital expenditures 10,384 - 10,384 Retail Credit Total Total assets as of July 29, 2023 $468,923 $38,744 $507,667 Total assets as of January 28, 2023 514,609 38,531 553,140
Direct Expenses of Credit Segment in SGA	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Payroll $ 142 $ 132 $ 276 $ 269 Postage 109 99 210 192 Other expenses 154 187 348 386 Total expenses $ 405 $ 418 $ 834 $ 847

Stock Based Compensation (Table

Stock Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule Of Changes In Restricted Stock Outstanding	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: - 3,095,601 3,095,601
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding	Weighted Average Number of Grant Date Fair Shares Value Restricted stock awards at January 28, 2023 1,059,433 $ 13.10 Granted 407,808 8.30 Vested (217,238) 13.97 Forfeited or expired (74,338) 12.28 Restricted stock awards at July 29, 2023 1,175,665 $ 11.33

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value	Quoted Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable July 29, 2023 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: $ 19,367 $ - $ 19,367 $ - 30,026 - 30,026 - 21,073 - 21,073 - 9,524 - - 9,524 6,108 - 6,108 - 852 852 - - 648 - 648 - Total Assets $ 87,598 $ 852 $ 77,222 $ 9,524 Liabilities: $ (8,724) $ - $ - $ (8,724) Total Liabilities $ (8,724) $ - $ - $ (8,724) Quoted Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable January 28, 2023 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: $ 23,102 $ - $ 23,102 $ - 47,901 - 47,901 - 27,250 - 27,250 - 9,274 - - 9,274 9,373 - 9,373 - 923 923 - - 1,026 - 1,026 - Total Assets $ 118,849 $ 923 $ 108,652 $ 9,274 Liabilities: $ (8,903) $ - $ - $ (8,903) Total Liabilities $ (8,903) $ - $ - $ (8,903)
Change In Fair Value Of Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured Using Level 3 Inputs	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at January 28, 2023 $ 9,274 Redemptions - Additions - Total gains or (losses): changes in net assets) 250 - Ending Balance at July 29, 2023 $ 9,524 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Beginning Balance at January 28, 2023 $ (8,903) 646 (162) changes in net assets) (305) - Ending Balance at July 29, 2023 $ (8,724) Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at January 29, 2022 $ 11,472 Redemptions (1,718) Additions - Total gains or (losses): changes in net assets) (480) - Ending Balance at January 28, 2023 $ 9,274 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Beginning Balance at January 29, 2022 $ (10,020) 1,142 (379) changes in net assets) 354 - Ending Balance at January 28, 2023 $ (8,903)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Receivables And Contract Liabilities From Contracts With Customers	Balance as of July 29, 2023 January 28, 2023 Proprietary Credit Card Receivables, net $ 10,737 $ 10,553 Gift Card Liability $ 6,924 $ 8,523

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Components Of Lease Cost	Three Months Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease cost (a) $ 17,597 $ 17,847 Variable $ 504 $ 578 (a) Includes right-of-use asset amortization of ($ 0.3 ) million and ($ 0.5 ) million for the three months ended July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively. (b) Primarily related to monthly percentage rent for stores not presented on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Six Months Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease cost (a) $ 35,675 $ 35,602 Variable $ 1,098 $ 1,346 (a) Includes right-of-use asset amortization of ($ 0.6 ) million and ($ 0.9 ) million for the six months ended July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively. (b) Primarily related to monthly percentage rent for stores not presented on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Operating Cash Flow Information	Operating cash flow information: Three Months Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 16,679 $ 17,038 Non-cash activity: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations $ 999 $ 2,534 Six Months Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 34,024 $ 33,874 Non-cash activity: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations $ 2,903 $ 6,049
Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term And Discount Rate	As of July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Weighted-average remaining lease term 2.0 2.2 Weighted-average discount rate 3.26% 2.89%
Maturities Of Lease Liabilities By Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year 2023 (a) $ 33,897 2024 49,250 2025 32,219 2026 19,094 2027 8,991 Thereafter 1,748 Total lease payments 145,199 Less: Imputed interest 7,378 Present value of lease liabilities $ 137,821 (a) Excluding the six months ended July 29, 2023

General (Narrative) (Details)

General (Narrative) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Apr. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022	Apr. 30, 2022	Jul. 29, 2023
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Quarterly Declared Dividend	$ 0.17	$ 0.17	$ 0.17	$ 0.17
Fiscal period					182 days

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Apr. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022	Apr. 30, 2022	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 1,127	$ 4,428	$ (2,274)	$ 9,748	$ 5,554	$ 7,474
(Earnings) loss allocated to non-vested equity awards	(54)		132		(292)	(405)
Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders	$ 1,073		$ (2,142)		$ 5,262	$ 7,069
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	19,395,484		20,005,315		19,349,266	20,077,258
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	19,395,484		20,005,315		19,349,266	20,077,258
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$ 0.06		$ (0.11)		$ 0.27	$ 0.35
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$ 0.06		$ (0.11)		$ 0.27	$ 0.35

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Apr. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022	Apr. 30, 2022	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance		$ (1,238)			$ (1,238)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	$ 167	355	$ 61	$ (1,206)	522	$ (1,145)
Ending Balance	(716)				(716)
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gains And (Losses) On Available-for-Sale Securities [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(883)	(1,238)	(1,486)	(280)	(1,238)	(280)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	164		64		519	(1,139)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	3		(3)		3	(6)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	167		61		522	(1,145)
Ending Balance	$ (716)	$ (883)	$ (1,425)	$ (1,486)	$ (716)	$ (1,425)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_4

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Footnote) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Tax impact of reclassification	$ 1,333	$ 5,694	$ 3,475	$ 7,643
Reclassified Accumulated Unrealized Gains and Losses
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest and Other Income	4	4	4	7
Tax impact of reclassification	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1

Financing Arrangements (Narrati

Financing Arrangements (Narrative) (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Jul. 29, 2023 USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 35,000,000
Borrowings outstanding	0
Outstanding letters of credit	$ 0
Weighted average interest	0%

Reportable Segment Informatio_2

Reportable Segment Information (Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment) (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023 USD ($) States	Jul. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jul. 29, 2023 USD ($) Segments States	Jul. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2023 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating segments | Segments			4
Reportable segments | Segments			2
Number of States in which Entity Operates | States	31		31
Revenues	$ 182,871,000	$ 196,864,000	$ 374,921,000	$ 403,585,000
Depreciation	2,510,000	2,811,000	4,867,000	5,554,000
Interest and other income	(1,334,000)	(1,884,000)	(2,231,000)	(2,287,000)
Income before income taxes	2,460,000	3,420,000	9,029,000	15,117,000
Capital expenditures	2,300,000	5,944,000	8,470,000	10,384,000
Total assets	507,667,000		507,667,000		$ 553,140,000
Retail Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	182,213,000	196,314,000	373,648,000	402,523,000
Depreciation	2,509,000	2,810,000	4,866,000	5,553,000
Interest and other income	(1,334,000)	(1,884,000)	(2,231,000)	(2,287,000)
Income before income taxes	2,207,000	3,289,000	8,590,000	14,903,000
Capital expenditures	2,300,000	5,944,000	8,470,000	10,384,000
Total assets	468,923,000		468,923,000		514,609,000
Credit Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	658,000	550,000	1,273,000	1,062,000
Depreciation	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Interest and other income	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	253,000	131,000	439,000	214,000
Capital expenditures	0	$ 0	0	$ 0
Total assets	$ 38,744,000		$ 38,744,000		$ 38,531,000

Reportable Segment Informatio_3

Reportable Segment Information (Direct Expenses of Credit Segment in SGA) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total expenses	$ 61,618	$ 60,768	$ 123,552	$ 121,209
Credit Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Payroll	142	132	276	269
Postage	109	99	210	192
Other expenses	154	187	348	386
Total expenses	$ 405	$ 418	$ 834	$ 847

Stock-Based Compensation (Narra

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - Common Class A [Member] - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022	Jan. 28, 2023
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$ 11,597,000		$ 11,597,000		$ 10,543,000
Remaining Weighted-Average Vesting Period			2 years 7 months 6 days		2 years 1 month 6 days
Compensation Expense	$ 1,230,000	$ 1,403,000	$ 2,158,000	$ 2,006,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Share Purchase Discount Rate	15%		15%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Sold			26,127	12,196
Compensation Expense			$ 34,000	$ 26,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Share Purchase Discount	$ 1.31	$ 2.12	$ 1.31	$ 2.12

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Based Compensation Plans) (Details) - Options and or restricted stock [Member]	Jul. 29, 2023 shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options And/Or Restricted Stock Initially Authorized	6,225,000
Options And/Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant	3,095,601
2013 Plan [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options And/Or Restricted Stock Initially Authorized	1,500,000
Options And/Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant	0
2018 Plan [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options And/Or Restricted Stock Initially Authorized	4,725,000
Options And/Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant	3,095,601

Stock-Based Compensation (Sched

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Changes In Restricted Stock Outstanding) (Details) - 2004 Plan [Member] - Restricted Stock [Member] - Common Class A [Member]	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023 $ / shares shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Restricted Stock Awards Beginning Balance | shares	1,059,433
Restricted Stock Awards Granted | shares	407,808
Restricted Stock Awards Vested | shares	(217,238)
Restricted Stock Awards Forfeited | shares	(74,338)
Restricted Stock Awards Ending Balance | shares	1,175,665
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Beginning Balance | $ / shares	$ 13.10
Granted Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share | $ / shares	8.30
Vested Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share | $ / shares	13.97
Forfeited Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share | $ / shares	12.28
Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Ending Balance | $ / shares	$ 11.33

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2023	Jan. 28, 2023
State/Municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	$ 19,367	$ 23,102
State/Municipal Bonds [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Term	1 day
State/Municipal Bonds [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Term	2 years 7 months 6 days
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	$ 30,026	47,901
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Term	1 day
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Term	2 years 7 months 6 days
Deferred compensation plan assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance	$ 9,524	9,274
Corporate Equities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	852	923
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	$ 21,073	$ 27,250
US Treasury Securities [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Term	2 days
US Treasury Securities [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Term	2 years 7 months 6 days

Fair Value Measurements (Financ

Fair Value Measurements (Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2023	Jan. 28, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Assets	$ 87,598	$ 118,849
Total Liabilities	(8,724)	(8,903)
Deferred Compensation [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	(8,724)	(8,903)
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Assets	852	923
Total Liabilities	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Deferred Compensation [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Assets	77,222	108,652
Total Liabilities	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Deferred Compensation [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Assets	9,524	9,274
Total Liabilities	(8,724)	(8,903)
Level 3 [Member] | Deferred Compensation [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	(8,724)	(8,903)
State/Municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	19,367	23,102
State/Municipal Bonds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
State/Municipal Bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	19,367	23,102
State/Municipal Bonds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	30,026	47,901
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	30,026	47,901
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
U.S. Treasury/Agencies Notes and Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	21,073	27,250
U.S. Treasury/Agencies Notes and Bonds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
U.S. Treasury/Agencies Notes and Bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	21,073	27,250
U.S. Treasury/Agencies Notes and Bonds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance	9,524	9,274
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance	0	0
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance	0	0
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance	9,524	9,274
Asset-backed Securities (ABS)) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	6,108	9,373
Asset-backed Securities (ABS)) [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Asset-backed Securities (ABS)) [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	6,108	9,373
Asset-backed Securities (ABS)) [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Corporate Equities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	852	923
Corporate Equities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	852	923
Corporate Equities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Corporate Equities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Commercial Paper [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	648	1,026
Commercial Paper [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Commercial Paper [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	648	1,026
Commercial Paper [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Change

Fair Value Measurements (Change In Fair Value Of Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured Using Level 3 Inputs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Jan. 28, 2023
Deferred Compensation [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ (8,903)	$ (10,020)
Redemptions	646	1,142
Additions	(162)	(379)
Total (gains) or losses: Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets)	(305)	354
Total (gains) or losses: Included in other comprehensive income	0	0
Ending Balance	(8,724)	(8,903)
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	9,274	11,472
Redemptions	0	(1,718)
Additions	0	0
Total gains or (losses): Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets)	250	(480)
Total gains or (losses): Included in other comprehensive income	0	0
Ending Balance	$ 9,524	$ 9,274

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate	38.50%	50.60%

Revenue Recognition (Narrative)

Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details) - Sales on Company's Proprietary Credit Card [Member] - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Customer credit losses	$ 151,000	$ 87,000	$ 272,000	$ 173,000
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	5,900,000	$ 5,800,000	11,700,000	$ 11,500,000
Secured [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Receivable	$ 0		$ 0

Revenue Recognition (Receivable

Revenue Recognition (Receivables And Contract Liabilities From Contracts With Customers) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2023	Jan. 28, 2023
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Proprietary Credit Card Receivables Net	$ 10,737	$ 10,553
Gift Card Liability	$ 6,924	$ 8,523

Leases (Narrative) (Details)

Leases (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Options to extend the lease term	five years
Option to terminate the lease	within one year
Maximum [Member]
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Remaining lease terms	10 years

Leases (Components Of Lease Cos

Leases (Components Of Lease Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 17,597	$ 17,847	$ 35,675	$ 35,602
Variable lease cost	504	578	1,098	1,346
Right-of-use asset amortization	$ 300	$ 500	$ 600	$ 900

Leases (Operating Cash Flow Inf

Leases (Operating Cash Flow Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities	$ 16,679	$ 17,038	$ 34,024	$ 33,874
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations	$ 999	$ 2,534	$ 2,903	$ 6,049

Leases (Weighted-Average Remain

Leases (Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term And Discount Rate) (Details)	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Weighted-average remaining lease term	2 years	2 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted-average discount rate	3.26%	2.89%

Leases (Maturities Of Lease Lia

Leases (Maturities Of Lease Liabilities By Fiscal Year) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2023 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2023	$ 33,897
2024	49,250
2025	32,219
2026	19,094
2027	8,991
Thereafter	1,748
Total lease payments	145,199
Less: Imputed interest	7,378
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 137,821