Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (129)	$ (7,481)	$ (18,927)
Amortization of pension plan actuarial losses, net of tax benefit of $110 and $108	278	282	1,120
Change in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative hedges, net of tax expense of $0 and $0	0	(157)	(21)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	405	(2,599)	(578)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	683	(2,474)
Comprehensive income (loss)	554	(9,955)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	0	(225)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc.	$ 554	$ (9,730)