Schedule of Stockholders' Equity (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 28, 2014 Attributable to Office Depot, Inc	Jun. 28, 2014 Noncontrolling Interest	Dec. 28, 2013 Noncontrolling Interest
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance			$ 2,064		$ 2,063	$ 1	$ 1
Net loss	(190)	(54)	(300)	(61)	(300)
Other comprehensive income	7	(6)	8	(18)	8
Amortization of long-term incentive stock grants			20		20
Ending Balance	$ 1,792		$ 1,792		$ 1,791	$ 1	$ 1