Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 7,624	$ (5,385)	$ (11,733)	$ (110,841)
Amortization of pension plan actuarial losses, net of tax benefit of $122, $0, $343, and $0	269	68	824	210
Change in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative hedges, net of tax expense of $139, $42, $139, and $37	132	(799)	(21)	(801)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	4,292	6,305	313	(771)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4,693	5,574	1,116	(1,362)
Comprehensive income (loss)	12,317	189	(10,617)	(112,203)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	0	(65)	(172)	(346)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc.	$ 12,317	$ 254	$ (10,445)	$ (111,857)