Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 25, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (6,342)	$ (11,270)
Amortization of pension plan actuarial losses, net of tax benefit of $108 and $0	282	71
Change in realized and unrealized losses on derivative hedges, net of tax benefit of $0 and $13	(157)	(592)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(3,341)	4,124
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(3,216)	3,603
Comprehensive loss	(9,558)	(7,667)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(225)	(257)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc.	$ (9,333)	$ (7,410)