Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 10,953	$ (18,927)	$ (146,979)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Amortization of pension plan actuarial losses, net of tax expense of $6, $449, and $65	1,501	1,120	218
Change in realized and unrealized losses on derivative hedges, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0, $139, and ($71)	0	(21)	(1,521)
Recognized (loss) gain on pension, net of tax (benefit) expense of ($219), $547, and ($5,098)	(22,334)	1,403	(12,797)
Prior service cost arising during period, net of tax benefit of $77, $0, and $0	(229)	(158)	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(15,867)	(578)	187
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(36,929)	1,766	(13,913)
Comprehensive loss	(25,976)	(17,161)	(160,892)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	0	(172)	(528)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc.	$ (25,976)	$ (16,989)	$ (160,364)