Business Segments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				84 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2012		Mar. 27, 2011		Dec. 25, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 162,297		$ 181,886
Total gross profit	56,357		70,085
Operating expenses	75,998	[1]	79,116	[2]
Interest (expense) income, net	(1,435)		(676)
Other gain (loss), net	(150)		110
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(21,226)		(9,597)
Restructuring charge	1,718		1,597
Charges related to improper and fraudulent Canadian activities	745		247		4,100
Acquisition costs	14		186
Segment, Shrink Management Solutions [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	106,106		122,724
Total gross profit	42,697		47,529
Segment, Apparel Labeling Solutions [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	40,399		41,360
Total gross profit	6,621		13,906
Segment, Retail Merchandising Solutions [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	15,792		17,802
Total gross profit	$ 7,039		$ 8,650

[1] Includes a $1.7 million restructuring charge, a $0.7 million charge for forensic and legal fees associated with the improper and fraudulent Canadian activities, and a $14 thousand acquisition charge.

[2] Includes a $1.6 million restructuring charge and a $0.2 million charge related to improper and fraudulent Canadian activities.