Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) earnings	$ (4,075)	$ 7,132	$ 5,650	$ (13,781)	$ (18,927)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Amortization of pension plan actuarial losses, net of tax (expense) benefit of $(217), $122, $5 and $343	593	269	1,148	824	1,120
Change in realized and unrealized gains on derivative hedges, net of tax expense of $0, $139, $0 and $139	0	132	0	(21)	(21)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(11,147)	3,302	(10,272)	(293)	(578)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(10,554)	3,703	(9,124)	510
Comprehensive (loss) income	(14,629)	10,835	(3,474)	(13,271)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	0	0	0	(172)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc.	$ (14,629)	$ 10,835	$ (3,474)	$ (13,099)