CATO CORP

Background The Company, founded in 1946, operated 1,069 fashion specialty stores at January 31, 2026, in 31 states, principally in the southeastern United States, under the names Cato, Cato Fashions, Cato Plus, It’s Fashion, It’s Fashion Metro and Versona. The Cato concept seeks to offer quality fashion apparel and accessories at low prices every day, in junior/missy and plus sizes. The Cato concept’s stores and e-commerce website feature a broad assortment of apparel and accessories, including dressy, career, and casual sportswear, dresses, coats, shoes, lingerie, costume jewelry and handbags. A major portion of the Cato concept’s merchandise is sold under its private label and is produced by various vendors in accordance with the concept’s specifications. The It’s Fashion and It’s Fashion Metro concepts offer fashion with a focus on the latest trendy styles for the entire family at low prices every day. The Versona concept’s stores and e-commerce website offer quality fashion apparel items, jewelry and accessories at exceptional values every day. The Cache brand is a shop within Versona stores, as well as an e-commerce website, that offers elevated fashion apparel items and accessories. The Company’s stores range in size from 2,400 to 19,000 square feet and are located primarily in strip shopping centers anchored by national discounters or market-dominant grocery stores. The Company emphasizes friendly customer service and coordinated merchandise presentations in an appealing store environment. The Company offers its own credit card and layaway plan.