CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Net earnings (loss)	$ (6,643)	$ 49,499
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, where applicable:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(12,981)	35,168
Amortization of gain on cash flow hedge	(156)	(1,841)
Change in deferred pension	229	(300)
Change in deferred cash flow hedge	533	(695)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, where applicable	(12,375)	32,332
Comprehensive income (loss)	(19,018)	81,831
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	8	(1)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc. stockholders	$ (19,026)	$ 81,832