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Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 27, 2014
Dec. 28, 2013
Dec. 29, 2012
Nov. 30, 2013
Jul. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]          
Redeemable preferred stock redeemed       50.00%odp_PercentageOfRedeemablePreferredStockRedeemed 50.00%odp_PercentageOfRedeemablePreferredStockRedeemed
Options and Nonvested Shares          
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]          
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