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      Cato Reviews

      2.6

      26% would recommend to a friend

      (1,217 total reviews)
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      John P. Derham Cato

      21% approve of CEO

      17% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.0

      Diversity and inclusion

      2.8

      Work/Life balance

      2.7

      Culture and values

      2.5

      Senior management

      2.4

      Career opportunities

      2.1

      Compensation and benefits

      Cato has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,217 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cato employee rating is 26% below average for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      1K reviews
      4.0
      23 Jun 2026

      Flexible job with good customer interactions but low pay

      Store manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Overall really not a difficult job, had good customer interactions, flexibility, 20% discount.

      Cons

      Changed bonus criteria so that many stores no longer qualify, bonus itself is low. Customer focused, but a struggle to get all tasks accomplished with little staff, hours, or pay. Wanted associates to work for minimum wage, which made finding decent staff a challenge.

      5.0
      17 May 2026

      Cato Fashions

      Retail sales associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The Employee Discount: One of the biggest perks mentioned by staff is the 20% employee discount, which usually applies to everything in the store, including clearance items. Fun Environment for Fashion Lovers: If you enjoy clothing, styling, visual merchandising, and putting together outfits on mannequins, the day-to-day work can be highly creative and genuinely fun. Tight-Knit Teams & Loyal Customers: Because Cato locations are usually smaller boutique-style setups rather than massive department stores, the staff sizes are small (often under 5–8 people). This frequently leads to a tight-knit, low-drama team environment. Employees also note that Cato has a very loyal base of regular customers, making guest interactions rewarding.

      Cons

      Lack of Extra Benefits for Part-Time: Most part-time positions do not offer paid breaks or paid sick leave, meaning if you have to miss a shift, you simply lose out on those hours. Older Technology: Some employees note that the company’s point-of-sale (POS) registers and inventory management systems feel a bit outdated or slow compared to larger corporate retail chains.

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