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Cato is a Retail company that was founded in 1946 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. They have the vision to bring new ideas and styles of different apparel for their clients to the highest standards possible. To serve the clients, they engage their employees in offering different special services such as Lifestyle Brand, Apparel, accessories, customer service, and exceptional values, Fashion, and much more. They entice, enthuse, and appreciate the efforts of their employees and award them myriads of employment benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, flexible working hours, and much more. They prefer to incorporate creative, proactive, and professional candidates who can tackle the needs of the customers and target their vision to their needs. They recruit new employees in different domains such as women’s fashion designers, store managers, assistant managers, assistant store managers, and much more.

Company - Public

$1B to 2B

Large

Multiple locations

Clothing Retailers

1946

John P. Derham Cato

Departments

What departments Cato employees work at?

	Departments	Ratio
	other occupation	26.9%
	Retail	19%
	General and Operations Managers	17.2%
	Sales Managers & Supervisors	16.3%
	Management - Other	11.8%
	Buyers / Purchasers	8.9%

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How many years of experience do Cato employees have before joining?

Years of experience at Cato: Newcomers: 36%, Experiencers: 20%, Experts: 17%, Veterans: 27%. Cato employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.

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Where did Cato employees work before joining?

Where they've worked before Cato: Belk, CATO FASHIONS, Dillard's. Typical Cato employees have worked at Belk.

Belk

CATO FASHIONS

Dillard's

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What industries did Cato employees work in previously?

Industry Background: The most typical industries of Cato: Niche Retailers, Clothing Retailers, Apparel Wholesalers, Food & Beverage Retailers, Colleges / Universities. Cato employees most likely come from a Niche Retailers industry background.

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Where did Cato employees work before joining?

Past employers' size at Cato: Small: 29%, Medium: 9%, Large: 62%. Most Cato employees have previously worked at large companies.

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How long do people stay in a role at Cato?

Time employed at Cato: <1: 7%, 1-3: 24%, 4-8: 42%, 9-13: 14%, 14-20: 8%, 20+: 5%. Most Cato employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.

Culture & Values

How does Cato rank for age & gender diversity?

Gender ratio at Cato: 27.4% Male and 72.6% Female. Age ratio at Cato: 16-20: 1%, 21-30: 60%, 31-40: 21%, 41-50: 11%, 51-60: 6%, 60+: 1%. Cato rates - 28.6% more female than the industry average. Most Cato employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.

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What are the top roles at Cato?

Top roles of Cato: Sales Associate, Manager, Store Manager, District Manager, Buyer. The top role at Cato is Sales Associate.

Career advancement

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How does Cato rank for career advancement?

Career advancement at Cato: very low. Cato ranks very low for career advancement which is below the industry average.

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What companies do Cato employees go on to work at?

Future employers of Cato: Belk, Family Dollar, Kohl's, Lowe's, Maurices. People who work at Cato most typically go on to work for the Belk.

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Hair And Makeup Artist

Charlotte, NC

$31K-$37K / yr. (est.)

Hair & Makeup Artist - Charlotte, NC 28273 - On-Site About the job: Create hair and makeup looks for daily photo shoots. Responsibilities include: Hair and makeup styling for all apparel on-figure photography. Partner with the Lead Stylist and Assistant...

Technical Designer

Charlotte, NC

$39K-$48K / yr. (est.)

Technical Designer ON-SITE - Charlotte, NC 28273 The Cato Corporation is seeking experienced Technical Designers to join our Fashion Design & Technical Design Department. JOB SUMMARY: To provide apparel technical design support for Cato, Cache, It’s...

Junior Photographer

Charlotte, NC

$26K-$32K / yr. (est.)

Junior Photographer - Charlotte, NC 28273 - On-Site About the job: The Junior Photographer is responsible maintaining sets and studio equipment; including cameras, computers, lighting and grip gear. The Jr. Photographer is responsible for shooting product...

PT Assistant Store Manager

Oklahoma City, OK

$28K-$34K / yr. (est.)

Assistant with directing the objectives for the store in the Oklahoma City, OK district including staffing/personnel management, merchandising, expense control, sales generation/customer service, loss prevention, planning and forecasting. Qualifications...

PT 2nd ASM

Davenport, IA

$27K-$33K / yr. (est.)

The Part time Assistant Manager shares responsibility with the Store Manager and management team for all activities and objectives of one store, including sales generation, effective customer service, shrinkage, Human Resources management, merchandising...

Store Manager

Fremont, OH

$35K-$42K / yr. (est.)

Directing the objectives for the store in the Fremont, OH district including staffing/personnel management, merchandising, expense control, sales generation/customer service, loss prevention, and planning and forecasting. Qualifications: Three years of...

FT 3rd Assistant Manager

Oxford, NC

$28K-$34K / yr. (est.)

Assist in directing the objectives for the store in the Oxford, NC district including staffing/personnel management, merchandising, expense control, sales generation/customer service, loss prevention, planning and forecasting. Qualifications: Two years of...

Retail Sales Associate

Ironton, OH

$20K-$25K / yr. (est.)

Seeking candidate with excellent customer service , ability to correctly count change and balance a register, ability to remain on feet for duration of shift, reach, bend, twist, lift up to 40 lbs and do some of these tasks simultaneously, and ability to...

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Store Manager

September 13, 2023

Great place to work

3.6

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Cato is so far my favorite place to work. Love the culture, upper management it’s great. Your days are always different and as a SM you’re involved with every aspect of the business. You meet great people along the way and build great relationships.

Pros and Cons

Great communication between Stores and Corp, Work Family balance

Pay it’s awful and as a SM you only get 40 hrs of vacation time

Sales Associate

Victoria, TX - June 25, 2023

Productive place to work

2.8

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Loved the work experience and co workers. Easy going place to work. I worked there throughout my whole pregnancy and they worked with me on my restrictions. I quit after I had my baby due to the pay and traveling and hours

Pros and Cons

Friendly work place and worked with me during my pregnancy

Lack of hours and pay

January 24, 2022

a brighter future is on the way

1.8

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Since I still work for this company, I would rather not comment at this point. I wouldn't want to leave a bad review. Many ladies could be happy here if this job was not your only income.

Pros and Cons

The employee discount is great.

The pay and hours are not good.

Charlotte, NC - January 13, 2022

Perfect Part-time work

4.0

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This is a part-time job for myself and I love it because the hours are after work and are perfect times for my lifestyle.

Pros and Cons

they do have security on staff 24/7

it may not work for everyone but perfect for me

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What’s the stock symbol of Cato?

Isabella Holmes3 years ago

CATO.

What year was Cato founded?

Liam Brown3 years ago

1946.

What industry is Cato in?

Isabella Holmes3 years ago

Retail.

gender breakdown at Cato?

Isabella Holmes3 years ago

gender ratio is 72.6% female, 27.4% male.

Where’s Cato’s HQ located?

Sophie Hayes3 years ago

Charlotte, NC.

How much revenue does Cato generate?

Liam Brown3 years ago

$1b to 2b.

What’s the name of Cato’s CEO?

Benjamin Gardner3 years ago

John P. Derham Cato.

What’s the average length of tenure at Cato?

Benjamin Gardner3 years ago

Typically 4-8 year(s).

what kind of companies did Cato employees work for?

Isabella Holmes3 years ago

Large companies before Cato.

How often do employees get promoted at Cato ?

Isabella Holmes3 years ago

advancement opportunities are very low

Top future employers of Cato employees?

Isabella Holmes3 years ago

Belk, Family Dollar, Kohl's, Lowe's, Maurices, rue21, Walmart, Wells Fargo.

Where did employees work before joining Cato?

Benjamin Gardner3 years ago

Belk, CATO FASHIONS, Dillard's, JCPenney, Maurices, Nordstrom, rue21, Walmart.

What’s the average age at Cato?

Liam Brown3 years ago

i think it’s 21-30.

Where did most of Cato employees go to school?

Liam Brown3 years ago

East Carolina University, North Carolina State University, The Art Institute of Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of South Carolina-Columbia.

they accept people without college degrees at Cato?

Is Cato a good place to start your career?

how long was your employment

did you work at a big company before Cato?

How many vacation days?

what’s the dress code?

does Cato stick to pay days? Do you get your pay in due time?

can I choose not to work on weekends

What do you think of Cato?

how can you move up in your career at Cato?

Need details about the workplace environment.

4 months ago

The workplace environment is very positive and kind.

4 months ago

Everyone is super patient and easy-going. 🤓

The facilities offered by the company like life insurance, health insurance and flexible work hours is so beneficial for a new employee like me.

3 months ago

Its good to see you got a nice job.😍

3 months ago

Keep doing the good work and dont compromise on your work quality.

Working here as part-time while doing my studies has been really smooth so far, mainly due to the understanding supervisors and the team.

3 months ago

The main thing to pray for while joining a company is that you get a good supervisor 😂.

3 months ago

In Cato, u will find all the employees helpful and caring, because they hire such professional character individuals.

Wokring here was a nice change of pace for me, the flexible work hours really helped me maintain my balance between work and studies.

3 months ago

Try to manage but dont disturb your studies due to it. Its better to work hard and manage both work and studies together.

3 months ago

This is also helpful in paying your bills. So you better keep it as a priority also.

I might be young but I don't want to work at places with constant stress.

3 months ago

They have music on all the time and the customers are nice, it will be stress-free.

3 months ago

I have been here for a few months and they are very easy-going.

Recently came to know that they have short staffing issue.

4 months ago

Nope, they have enough staff in every department.

4 months ago

There is no short staffing here, someone probably bluffed. 😊

Mostly, our job is to provide the best style with in the best suitable price.

3 months ago

I was really surprised to see the rates, not even closer to market rates. So nice.

3 months ago

Its not about just price. Their monthly package and facilities are really good.

It has been an absolute pleasure of mine - being a woman - that we help women to feel confident without them paying large sums of cash for it.We want women to count on us for the latest fashions.

3 months ago

Maybe its cheaper because of low quality standards?

3 months ago

Do you only support women sruff, or do you have plans for men also?

I think the upper management decides the quality of workplaces.

4 months ago

This place has great structure, thanks to the upper management.

4 months ago

The upper management is extremely nice and they provide help too if you need. 🙂

I think they should work with handheld devices at the stores. Don't you also beleive on this?

4 months ago

That's a good thought, I think the same.

4 months ago

They have the handheld devices and they help with hiring and ordering process.

I am starting the job process but want to know how long does hiring take here.

4 months ago

A week or two maximumum.

4 months ago

They are pretty quick about it as they need the manpower.

I worked at Cato store as a salesman for 3 years and I had an amazing time there because I had a very understanding and supportive store manager, and cool colleagues.

4 months ago

Keep a good relation with them, it will really make your job easy.

4 months ago

Happy for you <3.

Really don't like being free during the work, so I am wondering if they have enough workload.

4 months ago

Of course, it's pretty sufficient.

4 months ago

I am sure you won't any free time to scroll through your phone.

Looking for a place with enough hours. Part-time and full-time both.

3 months ago

I love working here as a part-time assistant manager. The pay and hours are good.

3 months ago

You can talk to the manager for increasing or reducing your hours.

Need a job in customer support department but I don't know what's the work like.

4 months ago

It is all about helping the customers and cashing them out.

4 months ago

Help the customers with their queries and you are good to go.

The people I met there were some of the best people I have ever worked with. I'm still at good terms with most of them and hope to keep it that way.

4 months ago

You are a lucky guy. At our company everyone works for his own🙁

4 months ago

Always keep a good relation with others, you will find a lot of good people around.

Recently hired and I will join soon. However, I don't know if they will provide the training.

3 months ago

The training is available but it's short.

3 months ago

The training is good but you should continue to self-learn too.

Do the employees get any discount here?

4 months ago

You can get 20% discount here.

4 months ago

Of course, why else am I here since two years?

Need to know how long it takes them to give you a raise.

3 months ago

Annual raises.

3 months ago

You will get the raise every year.

Looking for a job where the schedule is flexible.

3 months ago

The hours are flexible here.

3 months ago

Yup, enough flexibility here and you can discuss the schedule with the manager.

As a salesman, I must say that the quality we offer in the price we demand is one of the most reasonable out in the market today.

3 months ago

I got an item cheaper then your price, but there was a huge quality difference.

3 months ago

Your prices are really good and there's no comparison with others.

The management is the make or break deal for me.

4 months ago

I don't think they are bad people but they are strict about the work goals. 🙃

4 months ago

The management is understanding and provides help too.

Are there any benefits available for the employees?

4 months ago

PTO, medical, dental, and health insurance.

4 months ago

The beginners only get discount on clothes.

I'm surprised that Cato gives oppertunities to new employees in differant domains such as as women’s fashion designers, store managers, assistant managers, assistant store managers. It's pretty cool to be honest.

3 months ago

Naah! its normal. Y R u mentioning it, 🙄

3 months ago

Their domains really makes the choice hard as every domain is interesting.

Got the job confirmation but I don't know if the pay is good enough for a full-time job.

3 months ago

The pay could be better but the work environment is nice, so I can't complain.

3 months ago

It's a good place if you need a stepping stone in your career.

Work-life balance is a huge deal for me as I am a single parent.

4 months ago

They ensure work-life balance.

3 months ago

You can discuss the hours and schedule with the manager. 😊

As a part timer my experience has been pleasant

4 months ago

Yes they do offer part time jobs with good monthly packages aswell.

4 months ago

Really impressed that even in part time job they provide so much facilities.

Joining as a sales associate and I am clueless about how the day goes.

5 months ago

Go to work, clean the dressing rooms and floor, fix the hangers, and help the customers. 😊

5 months ago

Relax, they will tell you everything you have to do.

Is it the duty of sales associate to handle the shipments?

4 months ago

Yes, the shipments come and you have to organize them.😉

4 months ago

Well, the stock work happens on Tuesday and you've to do that.

Got an interview for tomorrow and I am looking for answers about how it usually is.

3 months ago

It is easy, just do your well and wear nice clothes.

3 months ago

Mine ran for fifteen minutes and it was easy and friendly.

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