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Revenue Recognition Cato Credit Card - (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 02, 2019 | Feb. 03, 2018
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Proprietary Credit Card Uncollectable amounts | $ 897,000 | $ 890,000
Proprietary Credit Card Sales | $ 27,400,000 | $ 27,500,000

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Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

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Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

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