The Cato Corporation (CATO) 10-K27 Mar 242023 FY Annual reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2024	Jul. 29, 2023
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-03
Document Period End Date	Feb. 03, 2024
Document Fiscal Year Focus	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
Security12bTitle	Class A - Common Stock, par value $.033 per share
Trading Symbol	CATO
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	true
Document Fin Stmt Error Correction Flag	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float		$ 146,852,671
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Documents Incorporated By Reference [Text Block]	DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0000018255
Auditor Firm ID	238
Auditor name	PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor location	Charlotte, North Carolina
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (actual number)	18,802,742
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (actual number)	1,763,652

Consolidated Statements Of Inco

Consolidated Statements Of Income (Loss) And Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Revenues
Retail sales	$ 700,318	$ 752,370	$ 761,358
Other revenue (principally finance charges, late fees and layaway charges)	7,741	6,890	7,913
Total revenues	708,059	759,260	769,271
COSTS AND EXPENSES, NET
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	464,313	509,664	453,065
Selling, general and administrative (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	252,742	242,561	266,954
Depreciation	9,871	11,080	12,356
Interest expense	35	87	72
Interest and other income	(5,101)	(5,902)	(2,141)
Cost and expenses, net	721,860	757,490	730,306
Income (loss) before income taxes	(13,801)	1,770	38,965
Income tax expense	10,140	1,741	2,121
Net income (loss)	$ (23,941)	$ 29	$ 36,844
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$ (1.17)	$ 0	$ 1.65
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	(1.17)	0	1.65
Dividends per share	$ 0.68	$ 0.68	$ 0.45
Comprehensive income
Net income (loss)	$ (23,941)	$ 29	$ 36,844
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income taxes of $489, ($287), and ($433) for fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively	1,633	(958)	(1,435)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ (22,308)	$ (929)	$ 35,409

Consolidated Statements Of In_2

Consolidated Statements Of Income (Loss) And Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Consolidated Statements Of Income (Loss) And Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income tax benefit	$ 489	$ (287)	$ (433)

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 23,940	$ 20,005
Short-term investments	79,012	108,652
Restricted cash	3,973	3,787
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for customer credit losses of $705 at February 3, 2024 and $761 at January 28, 2023	29,751	26,497
Merchandise inventories	98,603	112,056
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	7,783	6,676
Total Current Assets	243,062	277,673
Property and equipment - net	64,022	70,382
Deferred income taxes	0	9,213
Other assets	25,047	21,596
Right-of-Use assets - net	154,686	174,276
Total Assets	486,817	553,140
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	87,821	91,956
Accrued expenses	37,404	41,338
Accrued bonus and benefits	1,675	1,690
Accrued income taxes	0	613
Current lease liability	61,108	67,360
Total Current Liabilities	188,008	202,957
Other noncurrent liabilities	14,475	16,183
Lease liability	92,013	107,407
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, $100 par value per share, 100,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	694	691
Additional paid-in capital	126,953	122,431
Retained earnings	64,279	104,709
Accumulated other comprehensive income	395	(1,238)
Total Stockholders' Equity	192,321	226,593
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	486,817	553,140
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	635	632
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	$ 59	$ 59

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, current	$ 705	$ 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 values 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	18,802,742	18,723,225
Common stock par or stated values per share	$ 0.033	$ 0.033

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)	$ (23,941)	$ 29	$ 36,844
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	9,871	11,080	12,356
Provision for customer credit losses	554	280	429
Purchase premium and premium amortization of investments	(711)	537	(332)
Gain on sale of assets held for investment	8	0	0
Share based compensation	4,170	2,606	4,090
Deferred income taxes	8,724	386	(3,194)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	84	199	629
Impairment of assets	1,811	884	901
Changes in operating assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable	(608)	29,034	(3,499)
Merchandise inventories	13,453	12,851	(40,784)
Prepaid and other assets	(216)	1,543	(505)
Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities	(2,056)	(2,573)	(3,855)
Accrued income taxes	(613)	(307)	(1,118)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(10,053)	(43,179)	57,826
Net cash provided by operating activities	477	13,370	59,788
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Expenditures for property and equipment	(12,532)	(19,433)	(4,105)
Purchase of short-term investments	(48,055)	(54,734)	(141,937)
Sales of short-term investments	80,371	90,190	121,110
Purchase of other assets	0	0	(400)
Sales of other assets	(8)	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	19,776	16,023	(25,332)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid	(13,954)	(14,369)	(9,972)
Repurchase of common stock	(2,562)	(15,216)	(22,033)
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan	384	307	204
Net cash used in financing activities	(16,132)	(29,278)	(31,801)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	4,121	115	2,655
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period	23,792	23,677	21,022
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	27,913	23,792	23,677
Accrued property and equipment expenditures	$ 942	$ 685	$ 657

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

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. 30, 2021	$ 246,498	$ 762	$ 115,278	$ 129,303	$ 1,155
Net income (loss)	36,844	0	0	36,844	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income taxes of $489, ($287), and ($433) for fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively	(1,435)	0	0	0	(1,435)
Dividends paid	(9,972)	0	0	(9,972)	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan	239	0	239	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	4,055	13	4,023	19	0
Repurchase and retirement of treasury shares	(22,033)	(47)	0	(21,986)	0
Balance at Jan. 29, 2022	254,196	728	119,540	134,208	(280)
Net income (loss)	29	0	0	29	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income taxes of $489, ($287), and ($433) for fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively	(958)	0	0	0	(958)
Dividends paid	(14,369)	0	0	(14,369)	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan	360	0	360	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	2,552	4	2,531	17	0
Repurchase and retirement of treasury shares	(15,217)	(41)	0	(15,176)	0
Balance at Jan. 28, 2023	226,593	691	122,431	104,709	(1,238)
Net income (loss)	(23,941)	0	0	(23,941)	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income taxes of $489, ($287), and ($433) for fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively	1,633	0	0	0	1,633
Dividends paid	(13,954)	0	0	(13,954)	0
Class A common stock sold through employee stock purchase plan	447	2	445	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	4,105	10	4,077	18	0
Repurchase and retirement of treasury shares	(2,562)	(9)	0	(2,553)	0
Balance at Feb. 03, 2024	$ 192,321	$ 694	$ 126,953	$ 64,279	$ 395

Consolidated Statements of St_2

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Tax effect of unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	$ 489	$ (287)	$ (433)
Stock Transactions, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Dividends per share	$ 0.68	$ 0.68	$ 0.45

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Feb. 03, 2024
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	1. Principles of Consolidation: The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of The Cato Corporation and and transactions have been eliminated. Description Year: two operation Segment”). The “It’s Fashion,” “It’s are Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest January 31 of the subsequent year. Fiscal year 2023 is a 53-week year and 2022 and 2021 are 52 -week years. Use accounting estimates contingent revenues Significant for compensation, uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances on deferred tax Cash Cash original maturities of three months or less. Short-Term as short-term regarding, The available-for-sale. Balance Sheets gains comprehensive income. reduction reduction Comprehensive accretion gains and losses are included in Interest and other income. Restricted Cash: The Company had $ 4.0 3.8 January 28, 2023, respectively, as security and collateral for administration of the Company’s workers’ Consolidated Balance Sheets. Supplemental Cash Flow Income tax years ended 4,121,000 , a refund of $ 29,206,000 13,176,000 , respectively. Inventories: Merchandise weighted-average cost method. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are and repairs are expensed to operations as incurred; renewals and betterments are capitalized. Depreciation is leasehold improvements. life or lease term. the period) to determine estimated useful lives. ` Estimated Classification Useful Lives Land improvements 10 Buildings 30 - 40 Leasehold improvements 5 - 10 Fixtures and equipment 3 - 10 Information technology equipment and software 3 - 10 Aircraft 20 Impairment equipment primarily hardware. The lived assets, net recorded determines that the operating Company adjust shopping considers real estate development in predict and may be 1,811,000 , $ 884,000 901,000 incurred in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively. Other Assets: Other assets are comprised deferred compensation assets and land held for investment purposes. ` Balance as of February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Other Assets $ 8,586 $ 9,274 9,334 9,334 2,076 1,923 4,183 - 604 571 264 494 Total $ 25,047 $ 21,596 Leases: The allowances and rent escalations. a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, including renewal periods considered reasonably the Company begins amortization space and begins to make improvements in preparation for intended use. Revenue The takes possession purchases customer transferred forfeited. Layaway the merchandise. Gift returns based from historical amounts. A provision is made for estimated write-offs associated with sales made with Company’s proprietary credit card. customers shipping and costs related to shipping product to customers (billed and accrued) are classified Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic in 1,116,000 , 256,000 1,482,000 , respectively, Revenue Topic redeemed issued by the Company have a 90-day expiration. the Company 578,000 349,000 February 3, credit card of $ 23.5 23.3 28, 2023, respectively. customers (in thousands): ` Balance as of February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Proprietary Credit Card Receivables, net $ 10,909 $ 10,553 Gift Card Liability $ 8,143 $ 8,523 Cost of Goods Sold: Cost of goods sold buying costs, distribution costs, occupancy costs, freight, and payroll-related center. and transfer associated with shipping goods to customers are recorded as a component Advertising: Advertising expense was approximately $ 6,277,000 , $ 6,868,000 6,037,000 2024, January 28, 2023 and January 29, 2022, respectively. Stock Repurchase Program: For the fiscal year ended 909,653 shares repurchase program. Share repurchases are recorded in Retained Earnings ASC Earnings diluted Company accompanying Consolidated Statements of Company’s certificate on Class historically paid the same dividends has resolved to EPS applicable to both Class A and Class B shares. divided reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock options and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 3, 2024, January 28, 2023 and January 29, 2022: ` Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 January 29, 2022 Numerator (Dollars in thousands) Net earnings (loss) $ (23,941) $ 29 $ 36,844 (Earnings) loss allocated to non-vested equity awards 1,347 12 (1,937) Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders $ (22,594) $ 41 $ 34,907 Denominator Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 19,389,907 19,930,960 21,113,828 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 19,389,907 19,930,960 21,113,828 Net income (loss) per common share Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (1.17) $ - $ 1.65 Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (1.17) $ - $ 1.65 Vendor The purchase discounts and markdown and sold presumed inventory. Income The provided provided Company’s assets and liabilities. Income Taxes these positions may be light unrecognized taxes. that assessment, the Company will determine if a valuation allowance should taxed income incurred, which is included as a component of its current year provision Deferred The will performance. Based on this recorded. realize its tax deferred assets, a valuation allowance is recorded for it determines may not be realized. Store Costs expanding selection costs are capitalized to new, relocated and remodeled stores. Insurance: The Company is self-insured with respect to employee health care, workers’ compensation and claims filed and estimates of are The Company has stop-loss 325,000 healthcare, $ 350,000 250,000 Fair Value as due to their short terms to maturity and/or their variable interest rates. Stock Based stock Compensation Compensation. includes: 1) amortization related to date fair value and 2) adjustments for the effects of actual forfeitures versus initial Subsequent investment 4.2 consolidated financial statements in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Recently Standards Board (“FASB”) (Topic 280): for reporting of the decisions. assets in and interim and The guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Income disaggregated information on 15, 2024 for all public Company is on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Interest and Other Income

Interest and Other Income	12 Months Ended
Interest and Other Income	Feb. 03, 2024
Interests and Other Income [Abstract]
Interest and Other Income	2. The components of Interest and other income are shown below (in thousands): Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 January 29, 2022 Dividend income $ (78) $ (47) $ (76) Interest income (3,919) (1,876) (1,321) State recovery grant - (1,431) - Insurance proceeds - (1,683) - Miscellaneous income (1,079) (896) (580) Net loss (gain) on investment sales (25) 31 (164) Interest and other income $ (5,101) $ (5,902) $ (2,141) In 1.4 Recovery economic $ 1.7 in 2021 and 2020.

Short-Term Investments

Short-Term Investments	12 Months Ended
Short-Term Investments	Feb. 03, 2024
Short-Term Investments [Abstract]
Short-Term Investments	3. governmental debt sale as they are highly liquid and are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at estimated fair value, with income. February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023 (in thousands): ` February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 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 $ 30,989 $ 48,320 $ 79,309 $ 51,372 $ 59,541 $ 110,913 Unrealized gains - 38 38 - - - Unrealized (loss) (335) - (335) (1,020) (1,241) (2,261) Estimated fair value $ 30,654 $ 48,358 $ 79,012 $ 50,352 $ 58,300 $ 108,652 Accumulated accumulated losses accumulated unrealized (in thousands): ` February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 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 $ (297) $ 68 $ (229) $ (2,261) $ 521 $ (1,740) Equity Investments 811 (187) 624 652 (150) 502 Total $ 514 $ (119) $ 395 $ (1,609) $ 371 $ (1,238)

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements	Feb. 03, 2024
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	4. at fair value as of February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023 (in thousands): ` Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable February 3, 2024 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: $ 12,540 $ - $ 12,540 $ - 45,400 - 45,400 - 18,114 - 18,114 - 8,586 - - 8,586 2,958 - 2,958 - 1,084 1,084 - - Total Assets $ 88,682 $ 1,084 $ 79,012 $ 8,586 Liabilities: $ (8,654) $ - $ - $ (8,654) Total Liabilities $ (8,654) $ - $ - $ (8,654) 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 following tables summarize measured using Level 3 inputs for the January 28, 2023 ` Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at January 28, 2023 $ 9,274 (1,168) 480 Ending Balance at February 3, 2024 $ 8,586 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Beginning Balance at January 28, 2023 $ (8,903) 1,119 (292) (578) Ending Balance at February 3, 2024 $ (8,654) Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at January 29, 2022 $ 11,472 (1,718) (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) 354 Ending Balance at January 28, 2023 $ (8,903) The governmental debt securities held in managed accounts 3, 2024. The state, which seven days range from four days Short-term Sheets. Accumulated other comprehensive income. The asset-backed securities are bonds and bank pools companies. receivables Capital One, and Discover. 1.1 0.9 respectively, Consolidated Balance Sheets. investment securities include corporate and municipal bonds for which quoted prices may active exchanges for identical instruments. by management with the assistance of a third-party pricing service. identical assets are information characteristics, among other factors. policies are valued based on the cash surrender value of the insurance contract, which is determined based on classified insurance underlying Consolidated Balance Sheets. These money market funds that are observable and actively traded.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
Accounts Receivable	Feb. 03, 2024
Accounts Receivable Disclosure [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable	5. Accounts Receivable: Accounts receivable consist of the following (in thousands): February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Customer accounts — principally deferred payment accounts $ 11,614 $ 11,313 Income tax receivable 6,285 6,442 Miscellaneous receivables 7,171 3,991 Bank card receivables 5,386 5,512 Total 30,456 27,258 Less allowance for customer credit losses 705 761 Accounts receivable — net $ 29,751 $ 26,497 Finance charge 2,640,000 , $ 2,243,000 2,066,000 years ended February 3, 2024, January 28, 2023 2022, $ 554,000 , 280,000 429,000 January classified Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income 3.2 Company’s corporate jet, which had sustained damage at the end of the second quarter.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment	Feb. 03, 2024
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	6. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands): February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Land and improvements $ 13,755 $ 13,595 Buildings 35,756 35,537 Leasehold improvements 74,782 77,609 Fixtures and equipment 155,357 174,640 Information technology equipment and software 39,904 38,202 Construction in progress 18,034 12,989 Total 337,588 352,572 Less accumulated depreciation 273,566 282,190 Property and equipment — net $ 64,022 $ 70,382 distribution center improvements and investments in new technology.

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
Accrued Expenses	Feb. 03, 2024
Accrued Expenses [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	7. Accrued Expenses: Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands): February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Accrued employment and related items $ 4,736 $ 7,377 Property and other taxes 13,544 16,546 Accrued self-insurance 9,500 7,968 Fixed assets 942 685 Other 8,682 8,762 Total $ 37,404 $ 41,338

Financing Arrangements

Financing Arrangements	12 Months Ended
Financing Arrangements	Feb. 03, 2024
Financing Arrangements [Abstract]
Financing Arrangements	8. for 35.0 purchase various August calculating receivables Company further coverage compliance no borrowings outstanding, no r any credit facility weighted zero no outstanding. no 3, 2024 or at January 28, 2023.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity	Feb. 03, 2024
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	9. one vote per share , Class B Common Stock are entitled ten votes per share . Each share of converted at any time into one share of Class A Common Stock . Subject to the rights of the holders of any shares of winding distribution of $ 1.00 Stock cannot be Stock. transferred holders them and the these transferred Class A Common Stock.

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans	Feb. 03, 2024
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	10. associates The 401(k) plan allows participants to contribute up to 75% of their annual compensation up to the maximum elective deferral, designated by the Internal Revenue Service. administrative expenses. The 2022 were approximately $ 1,099,000 , $ 1,184,000 1,210,000 , respectively. The Company has a trusteed, non-contributory Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), which covers substantially all associates who meet minimum age and service requirements. Company’s discretionary Board of Directors and can be loss February 32,510 29,430,000 January 28, 2023 and January 29, 2022, respectively. large are less developing its trend is not indicative of future trends, then the Company may be required to record a period recorded. The Company funds healthcare contributions

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
Leases	Feb. 03, 2024
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	11. Leases: The Company determines whether an leases for one year 10 years , some of which include options to up to five years , and some of which within one year . determining lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material incremental determining the present value of lease payments. ` Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Operating lease cost (a) $ 70,363 $ 71,513 Variable $ 2,646 $ 3,127 (a) Includes right-of-use asset amortization of ($ 1.3 ) million and ($ 1.7 ) million for the twelve months ended February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023, respectively. (b) Primarily relates to monthly percentage rent for stores not presented on the balance sheet. Supplemental cash flow are as follows (in thousands): Operating cash flow information: Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 65,872 $ 67,194 Non-cash activity: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, net of rent violations $ 44,284 $ 57,628 Weighted-average follows: ` As of February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Weighted-average remaining lease term 2.3 2.5 Weighted-average discount rate 4.58% 3.13% Maturities thousands): Fiscal Year 2024 $ 66,868 2025 45,125 2026 29,070 2027 16,517 2028 7,716 Thereafter 690 Total lease payments 165,986 Less: Imputed interest 12,865 Present value of lease liabilities $ 153,121

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Feb. 03, 2024
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	12. liabilities, are established in accordance are The 2024, 3.9 approximately 5.0 Company had approximately $ 1.8 2.0 2.0 related respectively. positions 393,000 , 517,000 $ 452,000 Income (Loss) for the years ended February 3, 2024, January 28, 2023 The state months, examinations which a range cannot be determined. (in thousands): ` February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 January 29, 2022 Fiscal Year Balances, beginning $ 4,886 $ 5,286 $ 5,946 76 431 1,312 - 137 680 Reduction for tax positions of prior years for: (1,065) (968) (2,652) Balances, ending $ 3,897 $ 4,886 $ 5,286 The provision for income taxes consists of ` February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 January 29, 2022 Fiscal Year Current income taxes: $ (148) $ (817) $ 2,532 (334) (231) 802 1,898 2,403 1,984 1,416 1,355 5,318 Deferred income taxes: 6,613 200 (2,558) 2,093 186 (639) 18 - - 8,724 386 (3,197) Total income tax expense $ 10,140 $ 1,741 $ 2,121 Significant January 28, 2023 are as follows ` February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Deferred tax assets: Allowance for customer credit losses $ 150 $ 162 Inventory valuation 1,076 1,042 Non-deductible accrued liabilities 1,367 1,435 Other taxes 862 875 Federal benefit of uncertain tax positions 712 851 Equity compensation expense 2,975 2,892 Federal tax credits 379 - Net operating losses 7,854 5,567 Charitable contribution carryover 265 216 State tax credits - 340 Lease liabilities 34,810 40,090 Property and equipment 3,885 3,400 Amortization 1,401 - Other 2,150 2,822 Total deferred 57,886 59,692 Valuation (17,998) (5,058) Total deferred 39,888 54,634 Deferred tax liabilities: Right-of-Use assets 39,721 44,732 Accrued self-insurance reserves 167 689 Total deferred 39,888 45,421 Net deferred tax assets $ - $ 9,213 The changes in the valuation allowance are presented below: February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Valuation $ (5,058) $ (4,473) (12,940) (585) Valuation $ (17,998) $ (5,058) The Company had $ 0.3 during fiscal 2023. The Company had previously 0.3 6.8 operating 0.3 Company assessed the likelihood that deferred tax other deferred tax concluded that it is more likely than not the Company will not be able to 6.8 0.3 of the allowance for the same amount. 11.0 federal net deferred tax liabilities. loss liabilities will be the 1.1 0.4 credit carryforwards and $ 9.5 The net change in the 12.9 recording a valuation allowance of $ 11.0 operating loss liabilities allowance for the year ended January 28, 2023 undistributed distributions 100 % withholding zero considered approximately $ 27.4 The reconciliation of the Company’s effective ` February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 January 29, 2022 Fiscal Year Federal income tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State income taxes 4.5 (36.4) 2.7 CARES ACT - Carryback differential - - (5.8) Global intangible low-taxed income (33.4) 333.0 6.7 Foreign tax credit 0.3 (11.2) (4.3) Foreign rate differential 7.8 (74.4) (2.8) Offshore claim 15.2 (141.2) (5.5) Limitation on officer compensation (3.1) 27.2 1.9 Work opportunity credit 1.5 (63.7) (1.8) Addback on wage related credits (0.3) 13.4 0.4 Tax exempt interest 0.5 (14.4) - Insurance - (8.1) (1.0) Charitable contribution of inventory (0.6) - (1.1) Uncertain tax positions 7.4 (18.7) (3.5) Deferred rate change - 1.1 0.1 Valuation (96.0) 70.9 (2.1) Other 1.7 (0.1) 0.5 Effective income tax rate (73.5) % 98.4 % 5.4 % The ended February 3, 2024 and the recorded carryforwards, other credit carryforwards and all other deferred tax assets

Reportable Segment Information

Reportable Segment Information	12 Months Ended
Reportable Segment Information	Feb. 03, 2024
Reportable Segment Information [Abstract]
Reportable Segment Information	13. The four Segment , Company two operating segments, including e-commerce, based on states that two or more operating segments may be aggregated into a single reportable segment if aggregation is consistent with the objective economic characteristics, products, production processes, customers The financial and they operating production processes. in a similar manner through a similar The Company offers its own credit and collection efforts are performed by a The following schedule summarizes certain segment ` Fiscal 2023 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 705,419 $ 2,640 $ 708,059 Depreciation 9,869 2 9,871 Interest and other income 5,101 - 5,101 Income (loss) before taxes (14,746) 945 (13,801) Capital expenditures 12,532 - 12,532 Fiscal 2022 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 757,017 $ 2,243 $ 759,260 Depreciation 11,078 2 11,080 Interest and other income 5,902 - 5,902 Income before taxes 1,179 591 1,770 Capital expenditures 19,433 - 19,433 Fiscal 2021 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 767,205 $ 2,066 $ 769,271 Depreciation 12,354 2 12,356 Interest and other income 2,141 - 2,141 Income before taxes 38,340 625 38,965 Capital expenditures 4,101 4 4,105 Retail Credit Total Total assets as of February 3, $ 448,488 $ 38,329 $ 486,817 Total assets as of January 28, 514,609 38,531 553,140 The accounting Accounting Policies in before income taxes. The Company does not The Selling, general and administrative expenses (in thousands): Fiscal Year ` February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 January 29, 2022 Payroll $ 578 $ 527 $ 501 Postage 452 406 342 Other expenses 662 717 595 Total expenses $ 1,692 $ 1,650 $ 1,438

Stock Based Compensation

Stock Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
Stock Based Compensation	Feb. 03, 2024
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock Based Compensation	14. various directors and key employees. and available for grant under this plan as of February 3, 2024: ` 2018 Plan Options and/or restricted stock initially authorized 4,725,000 Options and/or restricted stock available for grant: 3,461,061 3,147,393 In accordance with grant based straight-line basis five-year 9,334,000 unrecognized compensation recognized over a remaining weighted-average vesting period of 2.1 of January 28, 4,105,000 , $ 2,556,000 4,055,000 , respectively. increase in total compensation expense for fiscal 2023 is forfeitures classified as a of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The following summary shows the years ended February 3, 2024, ` Weighted Average Number of Grant Date Fair Shares Value Per Restricted stock awards at January 30, 2021 1,023,956 $ 15.33 Granted 407,910 13.49 Vested (176,575) 22.22 Forfeited or expired (59,003) 13.95 Restricted stock awards at January 29, 2022 1,196,288 $ 13.76 Granted 319,441 13.70 Vested (231,638) 16.99 Forfeited or expired (224,658) 13.43 Restricted stock awards at January 28, 2023 1,059,433 $ 13.10 Granted 414,502 8.29 Vested (217,238) 13.97 Forfeited or expired (132,824) 11.73 Restricted stock awards at February 3, 2024 1,123,873 $ 11.32 The limited period at 15 % discount through 2024, the 54,889 1.22 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 15 % discount given the 67,000 , 54,000 36,000 2023, 2022 and 2021, administrative expenses.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Feb. 03, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	15. business, property, to litigation with present or former employees. any business litigation could does material adverse effect uncertainties materially and adversely affect the Company’s any probable and reasonably estimable.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Feb. 03, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	16. 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) 1,614 19 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 1,633 Ending Balance at February 3, 2024 $ 395 (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to comprehensive income. (b) Includes $ 25 income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The 6 . Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to accumulated other comprehensive income. The following table sets forth information regarding the reclassification comprehensive income (in thousands) for the year ended January 28, 2023: Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at January 29, 2022 $ (280) (982) 24 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (958) Ending Balance at January 28, 2023 $ (1,238) (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to comprehensive income. (b) Includes $ 31 income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The 7 . Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to accumulated other comprehensive income.

Valuation and Qualifying Accoun

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	Feb. 03, 2024
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	Schedule II VALUATION (in thousands) Allowance for Customer Self Insurance Credit Losses(a) Reserves(b) Balance at January 30, 2021 $ 605 $ 10,975 Additions charged to costs and expenses 485 13,464 Additions (reductions) charged to other accounts 98 (c) (1,447) Deductions (385) (d) (14,721) Balance at January 29, 2022 $ 803 $ 8,271 Additions charged to costs and expenses 349 13,287 Additions (reductions) charged to other accounts 84 (c) 638 Deductions (475) (d) (14,523) Balance at January 28, 2023 $ 761 $ 7,673 Additions charged to costs and expenses 578 16,063 Additions (reductions) charged to other accounts 72 (c) 467 Deductions (706) (d) (15,075) Balance at February 3, 2024 $ 705 $ 9,128 (a) (b) (c) (d)

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	Feb. 03, 2024
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation: The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of The Cato Corporation and and transactions have been eliminated.
Description of Business and Fiscal Year	Description Year: two operation Segment”). The “It’s Fashion,” “It’s are Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest January 31 of the subsequent year. Fiscal year 2023 is a 53-week year and 2022 and 2021 are 52 -week years.
Use of Estimates	Use accounting estimates contingent revenues Significant for compensation, uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances on deferred tax
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash Cash original maturities of three months or less.
Short-Term Investments	Short-Term as short-term regarding, The available-for-sale. Balance Sheets gains comprehensive income. reduction reduction Comprehensive accretion gains and losses are included in Interest and other income.
Restricted Cash	Restricted Cash: The Company had $ 4.0 3.8 January 28, 2023, respectively, as security and collateral for administration of the Company’s workers’ Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Supplemental Cash Flow Income tax years ended 4,121,000 , a refund of $ 29,206,000 13,176,000 , respectively.
Inventories	Inventories: Merchandise weighted-average cost method.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are and repairs are expensed to operations as incurred; renewals and betterments are capitalized. Depreciation is leasehold improvements. life or lease term. the period) to determine estimated useful lives. ` Estimated Classification Useful Lives Land improvements 10 Buildings 30 - 40 Leasehold improvements 5 - 10 Fixtures and equipment 3 - 10 Information technology equipment and software 3 - 10 Aircraft 20
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment equipment primarily hardware. The lived assets, net recorded determines that the operating Company adjust shopping considers real estate development in predict and may be 1,811,000 , $ 884,000 901,000 incurred in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively.
Other Assets	Other Assets: Other assets are comprised deferred compensation assets and land held for investment purposes. ` Balance as of February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Other Assets $ 8,586 $ 9,274 9,334 9,334 2,076 1,923 4,183 - 604 571 264 494 Total $ 25,047 $ 21,596
Leases	Leases: The allowances and rent escalations. a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, including renewal periods considered reasonably the Company begins amortization space and begins to make improvements in preparation for intended use.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue The takes possession purchases customer transferred forfeited. Layaway the merchandise. Gift returns based from historical amounts. A provision is made for estimated write-offs associated with sales made with Company’s proprietary credit card. customers shipping and costs related to shipping product to customers (billed and accrued) are classified Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic in 1,116,000 , 256,000 1,482,000 , respectively, Revenue Topic redeemed issued by the Company have a 90-day expiration. the Company 578,000 349,000 February 3, credit card of $ 23.5 23.3 28, 2023, respectively. customers (in thousands): ` Balance as of February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Proprietary Credit Card Receivables, net $ 10,909 $ 10,553 Gift Card Liability $ 8,143 $ 8,523
Cost of Goods Sold	Cost of Goods Sold: Cost of goods sold buying costs, distribution costs, occupancy costs, freight, and payroll-related center. and transfer associated with shipping goods to customers are recorded as a component
Advertising	Advertising: Advertising expense was approximately $ 6,277,000 , $ 6,868,000 6,037,000 2024, January 28, 2023 and January 29, 2022, respectively.
Stock Repurchase Program	Stock Repurchase Program: For the fiscal year ended 909,653 shares repurchase program. Share repurchases are recorded in Retained
Earnings Per Share	Earnings ASC Earnings diluted Company accompanying Consolidated Statements of Company’s certificate on Class historically paid the same dividends has resolved to EPS applicable to both Class A and Class B shares. divided reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock options and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 3, 2024, January 28, 2023 and January 29, 2022: ` Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 January 29, 2022 Numerator (Dollars in thousands) Net earnings (loss) $ (23,941) $ 29 $ 36,844 (Earnings) loss allocated to non-vested equity awards 1,347 12 (1,937) Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders $ (22,594) $ 41 $ 34,907 Denominator Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 19,389,907 19,930,960 21,113,828 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 19,389,907 19,930,960 21,113,828 Net income (loss) per common share Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (1.17) $ - $ 1.65 Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (1.17) $ - $ 1.65
Vendor Allowances	Vendor The purchase discounts and markdown and sold presumed inventory.
Income Taxes and Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance	Income The provided provided Company’s assets and liabilities. Income Taxes these positions may be light unrecognized taxes. that assessment, the Company will determine if a valuation allowance should taxed income incurred, which is included as a component of its current year provision Deferred The will performance. Based on this recorded. realize its tax deferred assets, a valuation allowance is recorded for it determines may not be realized.
Store Opening Costs	Store Costs expanding 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 claims filed and estimates of are The Company has stop-loss 325,000 healthcare, $ 350,000 250,000
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value as due to their short terms to maturity and/or their variable interest rates.
Stock Based Compensation	Stock Based stock Compensation Compensation. includes: 1) amortization related to date fair value and 2) adjustments for the effects of actual forfeitures versus initial
Subsequent Events	Subsequent investment 4.2 consolidated financial statements in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Standards Board (“FASB”) (Topic 280): for reporting of the decisions. assets in and interim and The guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Income disaggregated information on 15, 2024 for all public Company is on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	Feb. 03, 2024
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract]
Estimated Useful Lives	` Estimated Classification Useful Lives Land improvements 10 Buildings 30 - 40 Leasehold improvements 5 - 10 Fixtures and equipment 3 - 10 Information technology equipment and software 3 - 10 Aircraft 20
Other Assets	` Balance as of February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Other Assets $ 8,586 $ 9,274 9,334 9,334 2,076 1,923 4,183 - 604 571 264 494 Total $ 25,047 $ 21,596
Revenue Recognition	` Balance as of February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Proprietary Credit Card Receivables, net $ 10,909 $ 10,553 Gift Card Liability $ 8,143 $ 8,523
Earnings Per Share	` Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 January 29, 2022 Numerator (Dollars in thousands) Net earnings (loss) $ (23,941) $ 29 $ 36,844 (Earnings) loss allocated to non-vested equity awards 1,347 12 (1,937) Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders $ (22,594) $ 41 $ 34,907 Denominator Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 19,389,907 19,930,960 21,113,828 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 19,389,907 19,930,960 21,113,828 Net income (loss) per common share Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (1.17) $ - $ 1.65 Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (1.17) $ - $ 1.65

Interest and Other Income (Tabl

Interest and Other Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Interest and Other Income (Tables)	Feb. 03, 2024
Interests and Other Income [Abstract]
Interest and Other Income	2. The components of Interest and other income are shown below (in thousands): Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 January 29, 2022 Dividend income $ (78) $ (47) $ (76) Interest income (3,919) (1,876) (1,321) State recovery grant - (1,431) - Insurance proceeds - (1,683) - Miscellaneous income (1,079) (896) (580) Net loss (gain) on investment sales (25) 31 (164) Interest and other income $ (5,101) $ (5,902) $ (2,141)

Short-Term Investments (Tables

Short-Term Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Short-Term Investments (Tables)	Feb. 03, 2024
Short-Term Investments [Abstract]
Schedule of Available for Sale Securities Reconciliation to Fair Value	` February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 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 $ 30,989 $ 48,320 $ 79,309 $ 51,372 $ 59,541 $ 110,913 Unrealized gains - 38 38 - - - Unrealized (loss) (335) - (335) (1,020) (1,241) (2,261) Estimated fair value $ 30,654 $ 48,358 $ 79,012 $ 50,352 $ 58,300 $ 108,652
Accumulated Unrealized Gains (Losses)	` February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 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 $ (297) $ 68 $ (229) $ (2,261) $ 521 $ (1,740) Equity Investments 811 (187) 624 652 (150) 502 Total $ 514 $ (119) $ 395 $ (1,609) $ 371 $ (1,238)

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	Feb. 03, 2024
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	` Prices in Active Significant Markets for Other Significant Identical Observable Unobservable February 3, 2024 Assets Inputs Inputs Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: $ 12,540 $ - $ 12,540 $ - 45,400 - 45,400 - 18,114 - 18,114 - 8,586 - - 8,586 2,958 - 2,958 - 1,084 1,084 - - Total Assets $ 88,682 $ 1,084 $ 79,012 $ 8,586 Liabilities: $ (8,654) $ - $ - $ (8,654) Total Liabilities $ (8,654) $ - $ - $ (8,654) 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)
Level 3 Reconciliation	` Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at January 28, 2023 $ 9,274 (1,168) 480 Ending Balance at February 3, 2024 $ 8,586 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Liability Inputs (Level 3) Deferred Compensation Beginning Balance at January 28, 2023 $ (8,903) 1,119 (292) (578) Ending Balance at February 3, 2024 $ (8,654) Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Asset Inputs (Level 3) Cash Surrender Value Beginning Balance at January 29, 2022 $ 11,472 (1,718) (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) 354 Ending Balance at January 28, 2023 $ (8,903)

Accounts Receivables (Tables)

Accounts Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Accounts Receivables (Tables)	Feb. 03, 2024
Accounts Receivable Disclosure [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable Components	5. Accounts Receivable: Accounts receivable consist of the following (in thousands): February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Customer accounts — principally deferred payment accounts $ 11,614 $ 11,313 Income tax receivable 6,285 6,442 Miscellaneous receivables 7,171 3,991 Bank card receivables 5,386 5,512 Total 30,456 27,258 Less allowance for customer credit losses 705 761 Accounts receivable — net $ 29,751 $ 26,497

Property Plant and Equipment -

Property Plant and Equipment - (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Property Plant and Equipment - (Tables)	Feb. 03, 2024
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	6. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands): February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Land and improvements $ 13,755 $ 13,595 Buildings 35,756 35,537 Leasehold improvements 74,782 77,609 Fixtures and equipment 155,357 174,640 Information technology equipment and software 39,904 38,202 Construction in progress 18,034 12,989 Total 337,588 352,572 Less accumulated depreciation 273,566 282,190 Property and equipment — net $ 64,022 $ 70,382 distribution center improvements and investments in new technology.

Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Accrued Expenses (Tables)	Feb. 03, 2024
Accrued Expenses [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	7. Accrued Expenses: Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands): February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Accrued employment and related items $ 4,736 $ 7,377 Property and other taxes 13,544 16,546 Accrued self-insurance 9,500 7,968 Fixed assets 942 685 Other 8,682 8,762 Total $ 37,404 $ 41,338

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Leases (Tables)	Feb. 03, 2024
Leases [Abstract]
Components of Lease Cost	` Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Operating lease cost (a) $ 70,363 $ 71,513 Variable $ 2,646 $ 3,127 (a) Includes right-of-use asset amortization of ($ 1.3 ) million and ($ 1.7 ) million for the twelve months ended February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023, respectively. (b) Primarily relates to monthly percentage rent for stores not presented on the balance sheet. Operating cash flow information: Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 65,872 $ 67,194 Non-cash activity: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, net of rent violations $ 44,284 $ 57,628 ` As of February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Weighted-average remaining lease term 2.3 2.5 Weighted-average discount rate 4.58% 3.13%
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity	Fiscal Year 2024 $ 66,868 2025 45,125 2026 29,070 2027 16,517 2028 7,716 Thereafter 690 Total lease payments 165,986 Less: Imputed interest 12,865 Present value of lease liabilities $ 153,121

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Tables)	Feb. 03, 2024
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefit Roll Forward	` February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 January 29, 2022 Fiscal Year Balances, beginning $ 4,886 $ 5,286 $ 5,946 76 431 1,312 - 137 680 Reduction for tax positions of prior years for: (1,065) (968) (2,652) Balances, ending $ 3,897 $ 4,886 $ 5,286
Components of Income Tax Expense	` February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 January 29, 2022 Fiscal Year Current income taxes: $ (148) $ (817) $ 2,532 (334) (231) 802 1,898 2,403 1,984 1,416 1,355 5,318 Deferred income taxes: 6,613 200 (2,558) 2,093 186 (639) 18 - - 8,724 386 (3,197) Total income tax expense $ 10,140 $ 1,741 $ 2,121
Schedule of Deferred Tax Asset and Liability Components	` February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Deferred tax assets: Allowance for customer credit losses $ 150 $ 162 Inventory valuation 1,076 1,042 Non-deductible accrued liabilities 1,367 1,435 Other taxes 862 875 Federal benefit of uncertain tax positions 712 851 Equity compensation expense 2,975 2,892 Federal tax credits 379 - Net operating losses 7,854 5,567 Charitable contribution carryover 265 216 State tax credits - 340 Lease liabilities 34,810 40,090 Property and equipment 3,885 3,400 Amortization 1,401 - Other 2,150 2,822 Total deferred 57,886 59,692 Valuation (17,998) (5,058) Total deferred 39,888 54,634 Deferred tax liabilities: Right-of-Use assets 39,721 44,732 Accrued self-insurance reserves 167 689 Total deferred 39,888 45,421 Net deferred tax assets $ - $ 9,213 The changes in the valuation allowance are presented below: February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Valuation $ (5,058) $ (4,473) (12,940) (585) Valuation $ (17,998) $ (5,058)
Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate	` February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 January 29, 2022 Fiscal Year Federal income tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State income taxes 4.5 (36.4) 2.7 CARES ACT - Carryback differential - - (5.8) Global intangible low-taxed income (33.4) 333.0 6.7 Foreign tax credit 0.3 (11.2) (4.3) Foreign rate differential 7.8 (74.4) (2.8) Offshore claim 15.2 (141.2) (5.5) Limitation on officer compensation (3.1) 27.2 1.9 Work opportunity credit 1.5 (63.7) (1.8) Addback on wage related credits (0.3) 13.4 0.4 Tax exempt interest 0.5 (14.4) - Insurance - (8.1) (1.0) Charitable contribution of inventory (0.6) - (1.1) Uncertain tax positions 7.4 (18.7) (3.5) Deferred rate change - 1.1 0.1 Valuation (96.0) 70.9 (2.1) Other 1.7 (0.1) 0.5 Effective income tax rate (73.5) % 98.4 % 5.4 %

Reportable Segment Information

Reportable Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Reportable Segment Information (Tables)	Feb. 03, 2024
Reportable Segment Information [Abstract]
Certain Segment Information	` Fiscal 2023 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 705,419 $ 2,640 $ 708,059 Depreciation 9,869 2 9,871 Interest and other income 5,101 - 5,101 Income (loss) before taxes (14,746) 945 (13,801) Capital expenditures 12,532 - 12,532 Fiscal 2022 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 757,017 $ 2,243 $ 759,260 Depreciation 11,078 2 11,080 Interest and other income 5,902 - 5,902 Income before taxes 1,179 591 1,770 Capital expenditures 19,433 - 19,433 Fiscal 2021 Retail Credit Total Revenues $ 767,205 $ 2,066 $ 769,271 Depreciation 12,354 2 12,356 Interest and other income 2,141 - 2,141 Income before taxes 38,340 625 38,965 Capital expenditures 4,101 4 4,105 Retail Credit Total Total assets as of February 3, $ 448,488 $ 38,329 $ 486,817 Total assets as of January 28, 514,609 38,531 553,140
Direct Expenses of the Credit Segment	Fiscal Year ` February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 January 29, 2022 Payroll $ 578 $ 527 $ 501 Postage 452 406 342 Other expenses 662 717 595 Total expenses $ 1,692 $ 1,650 $ 1,438

Stock Based Compensation (Table

Stock Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Stock Based Compensation (Tables)	Feb. 03, 2024
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock Based Compensation Plans	` 2018 Plan Options and/or restricted stock initially authorized 4,725,000 Options and/or restricted stock available for grant: 3,461,061 3,147,393
Schedule of Changes in Restricted Stock Outstanding	` Weighted Average Number of Grant Date Fair Shares Value Per Restricted stock awards at January 30, 2021 1,023,956 $ 15.33 Granted 407,910 13.49 Vested (176,575) 22.22 Forfeited or expired (59,003) 13.95 Restricted stock awards at January 29, 2022 1,196,288 $ 13.76 Granted 319,441 13.70 Vested (231,638) 16.99 Forfeited or expired (224,658) 13.43 Restricted stock awards at January 28, 2023 1,059,433 $ 13.10 Granted 414,502 8.29 Vested (217,238) 13.97 Forfeited or expired (132,824) 11.73 Restricted stock awards at February 3, 2024 1,123,873 $ 11.32

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	Feb. 03, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	` Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at January 28, 2023 $ (1,238) 1,614 19 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 1,633 Ending Balance at February 3, 2024 $ 395 (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to comprehensive income. (b) Includes $ 25 income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The 6 . Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to accumulated other comprehensive income. Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Beginning Balance at January 29, 2022 $ (280) (982) 24 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (958) Ending Balance at January 28, 2023 $ (1,238) (a) All amounts are net-of-tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to comprehensive income. (b) Includes $ 31 income for net gains on available-for-sale securities. The 7 . Amounts in parentheses indicate a debit/reduction to accumulated other comprehensive income.

Summary of Significant Accoun_4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 16, 2024 USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2024 USD ($) shares	Jan. 28, 2023 USD ($)	Jan. 29, 2022 USD ($)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Fiscal Period Duration		364 days
Restricted cash and cash equivalents in escrow		$ 4,000,000	$ 3,800,000
Asset Impairment Charges		1,811,000	884,000	$ 901,000
Income taxes paid, net		4,121,000	(29,206,000)	13,176,000
Advertising expense		6,277,000	$ 6,868,000	$ 6,037,000
Stop-loss insurance coverage		325,000
Employee health care coverage		350,000
General liability coverage		$ 250,000
Number of Reportable Segments		2
Equity Class Of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Remaining shares In repurchase authorizations \| shares		909,653
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of land held for investment	$ 4,200,000

Summary of Significant Accoun_5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Useful Lives (Details)	Feb. 03, 2024
Land Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	10 years
Building [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	30 years
Building [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	40 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	5 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	10 years
Fixtures and Equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	3 years
Fixtures and Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	10 years
Information Technology Equipment and Software [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	3 years
Information Technology Equipment and Software [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	10 years
Aircraft [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	20 years

Summary of Significant Accoun_6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023
Other Assets [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Investments	$ 8,586	$ 9,274
Land Held for Investment	9,334	9,334
Miscellaneous Investments	2,076	1,923
Asset Held for Sale	4,183	0
Other Deposits	604	571
Other	264	494
Total Other Assets	$ 25,047	$ 21,596

Summary of Significant Accoun_7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Proprietary Credit Card Receivables, net	$ 10,909,000	$ 10,553,000
Gift Card Liability	8,143,000	8,523,000
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Provision for other credit losses	578,000	349,000
Gift Card Breakage [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue recognized	1,116,000	256,000	$ 1,482,000
Sales on Company's Proprietary Credit Card [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax	$ 23,500,000	$ 23,300,000

Summary of Significant Accoun_8

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ (23,941)	$ 29	$ 36,844
(Earnings) loss allocated to non-vested equity awards	1,347	12	(1,937)
Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders	$ (22,594)	$ 41	$ 34,907
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	19,389,907	19,930,960	21,113,828
Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding	19,389,907	19,930,960	21,113,828
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$ (1.17)	$ 0	$ 1.65
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$ (1.17)	$ 0	$ 1.65

Interest and Other Income (Deta

Interest and Other Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Components of Interest and Other Income [Abstract]
Dividend Income	$ (78)	$ (47)	$ (76)
Interest income	(3,919)	(1,876)	(1,321)
State recovery grant	0	(1,431)	0
Insurance proceeds	0	(1,683)	0
Miscellaneous income	(1,079)	(896)	(580)
Net loss (gain) on investment sales	(25)	31	(164)
Interest and other income	$ (5,101)	$ (5,902)	$ (2,141)

Short-Term Investments (Details

Short-Term Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost basis	$ 79,309	$ 110,913
Unrealized gains	38	0
Unrealized (loss)	(335)	(2,261)
Fair Value	79,012	108,652
Debt Securities issued by the U.S. Government, its Various States, Municipalities and Agencies of Each [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost basis	30,989	51,372
Unrealized gains	0	0
Unrealized (loss)	(335)	(1,020)
Fair Value	30,654	50,352
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost basis	48,320	59,541
Unrealized gains	38	0
Unrealized (loss)	0	(1,241)
Fair Value	$ 48,358	$ 58,300

Short-Term Investment - Accumul

Short-Term Investment - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)	$ 514	$ (1,609)
Deferred Tax Benefit/(Expense)	(119)	371
Unrealized Net Gain/(Loss)	395	(1,238)
Short-Term Debt Investments [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)	(297)	(2,261)
Deferred Tax Benefit/(Expense)	68	521
Unrealized Net Gain/(Loss)	(229)	(1,740)
Equity Investments [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)	811	652
Deferred Tax Benefit/(Expense)	(187)	(150)
Unrealized Net Gain/(Loss)	$ 624	$ 502

Fair Value Measurements - Fair

Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 79,012	$ 108,652
Total Assets	88,682	118,849
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Assets	1,084	923
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Assets	79,012	108,652
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Assets	8,586	9,274
Deferred Compensation [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	(8,654)	(8,903)
Total Liabilities	(8,654)	(8,903)
Deferred Compensation [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	0	0
Total Liabilities	0	0
Deferred Compensation [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	0	0
Total Liabilities	0	0
Deferred Compensation [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	(8,654)	(8,903)
Total Liabilities	8,654	8,903
State/Municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 12,540	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	7 days
State/Municipal Bonds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 0	0
State/Municipal Bonds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	12,540	23,102
State/Municipal Bonds [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	0	0
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	45,400	47,901
Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	0	0
Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	45,400	47,901
Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	0	0
U.S. Treasury/Agencies Notes and Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 18,114	27,250
U.S. Treasury/Agencies Notes and Bonds [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Term	4 days
U.S. Treasury/Agencies Notes and Bonds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 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]
Fair Value	18,114	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]
Fair Value	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	8,586	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	8,586	9,274
Asset Backed Securities (ABS) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	2,958	9,373
Asset Backed Securities (ABS) [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	0	0
Asset Backed Securities (ABS) [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	2,958	9,373
Asset Backed Securities (ABS) [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	0	0
Corporate Equities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	1,084	923
Corporate Equities [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	1,084	923
Corporate Equities [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	0	0
Corporate Equities [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	0	0
Commercial Paper [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	0	1,026
Commercial Paper [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	0	0
Commercial Paper [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	0	1,026
Commercial Paper [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 0	$ 0
State, Municipal And Corporate Bonds And Asset-Backed Securities [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Term	3 years 1 month 6 days
U.S. Treasury Notes and Certificates of Deposit [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Term	2 years

Fair Value Measurements - Level

Fair Value Measurements - Level 3 Roll (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023
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	(1,168)	(1,718)
Total (gains) or losses Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets)	(480)	480
Ending Balance	8,586	9,274
Deferred Compensation [Member]
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	(8,903)	(10,020)
Redemptions	1,119	1,142
Additions	(292)	(379)
Total (gains) or losses Included in interest and other income (or changes in net assets)	(578)	354
Ending Balance	$ (8,654)	$ (8,903)

Accounts Receivables - Narrativ

Accounts Receivables - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Accounts Receivables - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Accounts Receivable Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit card finance and late charge revenue	$ 2,640,000	$ 2,243,000	$ 2,066,000
Charges against the allowance for doubtful accounts	554,000	280,000	$ 429,000
Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable[ Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Gross	30,456,000	$ 27,258,000
Estimated Cost to Repair Corporate Jet [Member]
Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable[ Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Gross	$ 3,200,000

Accounts Receivables - Accounts

Accounts Receivables - Accounts Receivable Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023
Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable[ Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Gross	$ 30,456	$ 27,258
Less allowance for customer credit losses	(705)	(761)
Accounts receivable - net	29,751	26,497
Customer Accounts [Member]
Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable[ Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Gross	11,614	11,313
Income Tax Receivable [Member]
Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable[ Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Gross	6,285	6,442
Miscellaneous Trade Receivables [Member]
Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable[ Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Gross	7,171	3,991
Bank Card Receivable [Member]
Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable[ Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Gross	$ 5,386	$ 5,512

Property and Equipment (Detail

Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 337,588	$ 352,572
Less accumulated depreciation	273,566	282,190
Property and equipment - net	64,022	70,382
Land and Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	13,755	13,595
Buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	35,756	35,537
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	74,782	77,609
Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	155,357	174,640
Information Technology Equipment and Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	39,904	38,202
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 18,034	$ 12,989

Accrued Expenses (Details)

Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023
Accrued Expenses [Abstract]
Accrued employment and related items	$ 4,736	$ 7,377
Property and other taxes	13,544	16,546
Accrued self-insurance	9,500	7,968
Fixed assets	942	685
Other	8,682	8,762
Total	$ 37,404	$ 41,338

Financing Arrangements (Details

Financing Arrangements (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Financing Arrangements (Details) - USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Expiration date	May 31, 2027
Letters of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowings outstanding	$ 0	$ 0
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	35,000,000
Borrowings outstanding	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted average interest	0%

Stockholders' Equity (Details)

Stockholders' Equity (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity (Details) - $ / shares	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Quarterly declared dividend	$ 0.68	$ 0.68	$ 0.45
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Voting rights	one vote per share
Conversion features	converted at any time into one share of Class A Common Stock
Preferential distribution per share of net assets	$ 1
Convertible Class B Common Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Voting rights	ten votes per share

Employee Benefit Plans - 401(k)

Employee Benefit Plans - 401(k) Plan (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans - 401(k) Plan (Details) - USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
401(k) plan description	The 401(k) plan allows participants to contribute up to 75% of their annual compensation up to the maximum elective deferral, designated by the Internal Revenue Service.
Employer discretionary contribution	$ 1,099,000	$ 1,184,000	$ 1,210,000
Maximum contribution to plan by participants	75%

Employee Benefit Plans - ESOP P

Employee Benefit Plans - ESOP Plan (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans - ESOP Plan (Details) - USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
ESOP plan description	The Company has a trusteed, non-contributory Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), which covers substantially all associates who meet minimum age and service requirements.
Employer cash contributions to ESOP		$ 32,510	$ 29,430,000

Leases - Narrative (Details)

Leases - Narrative (Details)	12 Months Ended
Leases - Narrative (Details)	Feb. 03, 2024
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Option to extend	up to five years
Option to terminate	within one year
Maximum [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease terms	10 years
Renewal term	5 years
Minimum [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease terms	1 year

Leases - Components of Lease Co

Leases - Components of Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023
Lease Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 70,363	$ 71,513
Variable lease cost	2,646	3,127
Right-of-use asset, amortization expense	1,300	1,700
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities	65,872	67,194
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, net of rent violations	$ 44,284	$ 57,628
Weighted-average remaining lease term	2 years 3 months 18 days	2 years 6 months
Weighted-average discount rate	4.58%	3.13%

Leases - Lessee, Operating Leas

Leases - Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 03, 2024 USD ($)
Maturities Of Lease Liabilities By Fiscal Year
2024	$ 66,868
2025	45,125
2026	29,070
2027	16,517
2028	7,716
Thereafter	690
Total lease payments	165,986
Less: Imputed interest	12,865
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 153,121

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022	Jan. 30, 2021
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefit	$ 3,897,000	$ 4,886,000	$ 5,286,000	$ 5,946,000
Unrecognized tax benefit that would impact effective tax rate	5,000,000
Accrued interest and tax penalties related to uncertain tax positions	1,800,000	2,000,000	2,000,000
Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense	393,000	517,000	452,000
Valuation allowance	17,998,000	5,058,000	$ 4,473,000
State net operating loss carryforwards	6,800,000
Other deferred tax assets	2,150,000	2,822,000
Net deferred tax assets	0	9,213,000
Net change in valuation allowance	$ 12,940,000	585,000
Percentage of divided received deduction	100%
Withholding tax rate on any unremitted earnings	0%
Earnings from non-U.S. subsidiaries	$ 27,400,000
State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	6,800,000
Other Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	300,000
U.S. Federal Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	1,100,000
Credit Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	400,000
Deferred Tax Assets Net of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	9,500,000
U.S. Federal Net Operating Loss Carryforwards, Other Credit Carryforwards and Other Deferred Tax Assets Net of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	11,000,000
Net deferred tax assets	11,000,000
Federal [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Tax credits	379,000	0
State [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Tax credits	0	340,000
Valuation allowance		$ 300,000
Other deferred tax assets	$ 300,000

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefit Roll Forward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation
Balances, beginning	$ 4,886	$ 5,286	$ 5,946
Additions for tax positions of the current year	76	431	1,312
Additions for tax positions prior years	0	137	680
Reduction for tax positions of prior years for: Lapses of applicable statutes of limitations	(1,065)	(968)	(2,652)
Balances, ending	$ 3,897	$ 4,886	$ 5,286

Income Taxes - Provision for In

Income Taxes - Provision for Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Current income taxes:
Federal	$ (148)	$ (817)	$ 2,532
State	(334)	(231)	802
Foreign	1,898	2,403	1,984
Total	1,416	1,355	5,318
Deferred income taxes:
Federal	6,613	200	(2,558)
State	2,093	186	(639)
Foreign	18	0	0
Total	8,724	386	(3,194)
Total			(3,197)
Total income tax expense	$ 10,140	$ 1,741	$ 2,121

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Ass

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Asset and Liability Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for customer credit losses	$ 150	$ 162
Inventory valuation	1,076	1,042
Non-deductible accrued liabilities	1,367	1,435
Other taxes	862	875
Federal benefit of uncertain tax positions	712	851
Equity compensation expense	2,975	2,892
Net operating losses	7,854	5,567
Charitable contribution carryover	265	216
Lease liabilities	34,810	40,090
Property and equipment	3,885	3,400
Amortization	1,401	0
Other	2,150	2,822
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	57,886	59,692
Valuation allowance	(17,998)	(5,058)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance	39,888	54,634
Deferred tax liabilities:
Right-of-Use assets	39,721	44,732
Accrued self-insurance reserves	167	689
Total deferred tax liabilities	39,888	45,421
Net deferred tax assets	0	9,213
The changes in the valuation allowance are presented below:
Valuation Allowance, Beginning Balance	(5,058)	(4,473)
Net Valuation Allowance (Additions) / Reductions	(12,940)	(585)
Valuation Allowance Ending Balance	(17,998)	(5,058)
Domestic Country [Member]
Deferred tax assets:
Tax credits	379	0
State And Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Deferred tax assets:
Tax credits	0	340
Other	300
Valuation allowance		(300)
The changes in the valuation allowance are presented below:
Valuation Allowance, Beginning Balance	$ (300)
Valuation Allowance Ending Balance		$ (300)

Income Taxes - Reconciliation o

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Federal income tax rate	21%	21%	21%
State income taxes	4.50%	(36.40%)	2.70%
CARES ACT-Carryback differential	0%	0%	(5.80%)
Global intangible low-taxed income	(33.40%)	333%	6.70%
Foreign tax credit	0.30%	(11.20%)	(4.30%)
Foreign rate differential	7.80%	(74.40%)	(2.80%)
Offshore claim	15.20%	(141.20%)	(5.50%)
Limitation on officer compensation	(3.10%)	27.20%	1.90%
Work opportunity credit	1.50%	(63.70%)	(1.80%)
Addback on wage related credits	(0.30%)	13.40%	0.40%
Tax exempt interest	0.50%	(14.40%)	0%
Insurance	0%	(8.10%)	(1.00%)
Charitable contribution of inventory	(0.60%)	0%	(1.10%)
Uncertain tax positions	7.40%	(18.70%)	(3.50%)
Deferred rate change	0%	1.10%	0.10%
Valuation allowance	(96.00%)	70.90%	(2.10%)
Other	1.70%	(0.10%)	0.50%
Effective income tax rate	(73.50%)	98.40%	5.40%

Reportable Segment Informatio_2

Reportable Segment Information - Certain Segment Information (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024 USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2023 USD ($)	Jan. 29, 2022 USD ($)
Reportable Segment Information [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	2
Number of operating segments	4
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 708,059	$ 759,260	$ 769,271
Depreciation	9,871	11,080	12,356
Interest and other income	5,101	5,902	2,141
Total assets	486,817	553,140
Income before taxes	(13,801)	1,770	38,965
Capital expenditures	12,532	19,433	4,105
Retail [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	705,419	757,017	767,205
Depreciation	9,869	11,078	12,354
Interest and other income	5,101	5,902	2,141
Total assets	448,488	514,609
Income before taxes	(14,746)	1,179	38,340
Capital expenditures	12,532	19,433	4,101
Credit [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	2,640	2,243	2,066
Depreciation	2	2	2
Interest and other income	0	0	0
Total assets	38,329	38,531
Income before taxes	945	591	625
Capital expenditures	$ 0	$ 0	$ 4

Reportable Segment Informatio_3

Reportable Segment Information - Direct Expenses of the Credit Segment (Details) - Credit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Payroll	$ 578	$ 527	$ 501
Postage	452	406	342
Other	662	717	595
Total Expenses	$ 1,692	$ 1,650	$ 1,438

Stock Based Compensation - Narr

Stock Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Stock Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	5 years
Percentage of discount ESPP	15%
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Class A Common Stock [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 9,334,000
Remaining weighted average vesting period	2 years 1 month 6 days
Compensation expense	$ 4,105,000	$ 2,556,000	$ 4,055,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] \| Class A Common Stock [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares sold	54,889
Compensation expense	$ 67,000	$ 54,000	$ 36,000
ESPP share purchase discount	$ 1.22

Stock Based Compensation - Plan

Stock Based Compensation - Plans (Details) - shares	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023
Authorized And Available For Grant [Line Items]
Options and/or restricted stock initially authorized	4,725,000
Options and/or restricted stock available for grant	3,147,393	3,461,061
2013 Plan [Member]
Authorized And Available For Grant [Line Items]
Options and/or restricted stock initially authorized	0
Options and/or restricted stock available for grant	0	0
2018 Plan [Member]
Authorized And Available For Grant [Line Items]
Options and/or restricted stock initially authorized	4,725,000
Options and/or restricted stock available for grant	3,147,393	3,461,061

Stock Based Compensation - Sche

Stock Based Compensation - Schedule of Restricted Stock Outstanding (Details) - Class A Common Stock [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Number of Shares
Number of Shares - Restricted stock awards, beginning balance	1,059,433	1,196,288	1,023,956
Number of Shares - Restricted stock awards - Granted	414,502	319,441	407,910
Number of Shares - Restricted stock awards - Vested	(217,238)	(231,638)	(176,575)
Number of Shares - Restricted stock awards - Forfeited or expired	(132,824)	(224,658)	(59,003)
Number of Shares - Restricted stock awards, ending balance	1,123,873	1,059,433	1,196,288
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Restricted stock awards - beginning balance	$ 13.10	$ 13.76	$ 15.33
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Restricted stock awards - Granted	8.29	13.70	13.49
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Restricted stock awards - Vested	13.97	16.99	22.22
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Restricted stock awards - Forfeited or expired	11.73	13.43	13.95
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Restricted stock awards - ending balance	$ 11.32	$ 13.10	$ 13.76

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ (1,238)	$ (280)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	1,614	(982)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	19	24
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	1,633	(958)	$ (1,435)
Ending Balance	$ 395	$ (1,238)	$ (280)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_4

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Footnote (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income tax expense	$ 10,140	$ 1,741	$ 2,121
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest and other income	25	31
Income tax expense	$ 6	$ 7

Valuation and Qualifying Acco_2

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Allowance, for Customer Credit Losses [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning	$ 761	$ 803	$ 605
Additions charged to costs and expenses	578	349	485
Additions (reductions) charged to other accounts	72	84	98
Deductions	(706)	(475)	(385)
Balance, Ending	705	761	803
Self Insurance Reserves [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning	7,673	8,271	10,975
Additions charged to costs and expenses	16,063	13,287	13,464
Additions (reductions) charged to other accounts	467	638	(1,447)
Deductions	(15,075)	(14,523)	(14,721)
Balance, Ending	$ 9,128	$ 7,673	$ 8,271

Insider Trading Arrangements (D

Insider Trading Arrangements (Details)	3 Months Ended
Insider Trading Arrangements (Details)	Feb. 03, 2024
Insider Trading Arr [Line Items]
Rule 10b 51 Arr Adopted Flag	false
Rule 10b 51 Arr Trmntd Flag	false
Non Rule 10b 51 Arr Adopted Flag	false
Non Rule 10b 51 Arr Trmntd Flag	false