Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 24, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (13,015)	$ (94,186)	$ (19,357)	$ (105,456)
Amortization of pension plan actuarial losses, net of tax benefit of $113, $0, $221, and $0	273	71	555	142
Change in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative hedges, net of tax expense of $0, $18, $0, and $5	4	590	(153)	(2)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(638)	(11,200)	(3,979)	(7,076)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(361)	(10,539)	(3,577)	(6,936)
Comprehensive loss	(13,376)	(104,725)	(22,934)	(112,392)
Less: comprehensive gain (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	53	(24)	(172)	(281)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc.	$ (13,429)	$ (104,701)	$ (22,762)	$ (112,111)