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Merger, Restructuring and Other Accruals - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 27, 2014
Sep. 27, 2014
Jun. 28, 2014
Mar. 29, 2014
Dec. 28, 2013
Sep. 28, 2013
Jun. 29, 2013
Mar. 30, 2013
Dec. 27, 2014
Store
Dec. 28, 2013
Dec. 29, 2012
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items]                      
Number of retail stores expected to be closed                 232odp_NumberOfRetailStoresExpectedToBeClosed    
Merger restructuring and other expenses $ 128odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet $ 72odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet $ 103odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet $ 101odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet $ 111odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet $ 44odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet $ 26odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet $ 19odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet $ 403odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet $ 201odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet $ 56odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet
Charges Incurred                 266us-gaap_RestructuringCharges 98us-gaap_RestructuringCharges  
Non-cash expense not associated with merger and restructuring                 137odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesOtherThanLiabilities 103odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesOtherThanLiabilities  
European restructuring transaction and integration expenses                 124odp_BusinessCombinationTransactionAndIntegrationRelatedCosts 80odp_BusinessCombinationTransactionAndIntegrationRelatedCosts  
Employee non-cash equity compensation expenses                 20odp_NonCashChargesRelatedToEquityBasedCompensation 5odp_NonCashChargesRelatedToEquityBasedCompensation  
Fixed assets and rent related non-cash expenses                   1us-gaap_PaymentsForRent  
Other related expenses                 3odp_OtherMergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesExcludedFromRestructuringLiability    
Merger, Restructuring and Other Operating Expenses, Net                      
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items]                      
Charges Incurred                 266us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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98us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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European restructuring plan                      
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items]                      
Expected cash expenditures related to restructuring expenses during 2014 and 2015                 112us-gaap_EffectOnFutureCashFlowsAmount
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Anticipated restructuring expenses 120us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostExpectedCost1
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              120us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostExpectedCost1
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Total estimated expenses incurred                 37us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostIncurredCost
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European restructuring plan | Employee Severance And Termination Benefits                      
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items]                      
Anticipated restructuring expenses 95us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostExpectedCost1
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European restructuring plan | Lease Obligations and Other Costs                      
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items]                      
Anticipated restructuring expenses 25us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostExpectedCost1
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United States                      
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items]                      
Number of retail stores closed                 168odp_NumberOfRetailStoreClosed
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European restructuring plan                      
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items]                      
European restructuring transaction and integration expenses                   $ 9odp_BusinessCombinationTransactionAndIntegrationRelatedCosts
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