Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 9,854	$ (13,432)	$ 9,725	$ (20,913)	$ (18,927)
Amortization of pension plan actuarial losses, net of tax benefit of $112, $113, $222 and $221	277	273	555	555	1,120
Change in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative hedges, net of tax expense of $0, $0, $0 and $0	0	4	0	(153)	(21)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	470	(996)	875	(3,595)	(578)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	747	(719)	1,430	(3,193)
Comprehensive income (loss)	10,601	(14,151)	11,155	(24,106)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	0	53	0	(172)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc.	$ 10,601	$ (14,204)	$ 11,155	$ (23,934)