CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Net earnings (loss)	$ 160,900	$ (61,925)	$ 100,051	$ (69,813)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax where applicable:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	66,154	19,250	48,138	22,502
Amortization of gain on cash flow hedge	(79)	(155)	(390)	(2,152)
Change in deferred pension	(222)	(35)	4	(312)
Change in deferred cash flow hedge	(665)	12	(856)	(669)
Total other comprehensive income , net of tax, where applicable	65,188	19,072	46,896	19,369
Comprehensive income (loss)	226,088	(42,853)	146,947	(50,444)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests		(5)	8	(12)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.	$ 226,088	$ (42,848)	$ 146,939	$ (50,432)