Veritiv (VRTV) 10-K 24 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 16, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	VERITIV CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key	1599489
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		16,000,000
Entity Public Float			$0

Consolidated_and_Combined_Stat

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales (including sales to related parties of $42.7, $53.0 and $65.1 for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively)	$7,406.50	$5,652.40	$6,012
Cost of products sold (including purchases from related parties of $412.6, $604.4 and $639.0 for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively) (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	6,180.90	4,736.80	5,036.70
Distribution expenses	426.2	314.2	324
Selling and administrative expenses	689.1	548.2	580.6
Depreciation and amortization	37.6	17.1	14
Merger and integration expenses	75.1	0	0
Restructuring charges	4	37.9	35.1
Operating income (loss)	-6.4	-1.8	21.6
Interest expense, net	14	0	0
Other expense (income), net	1.2	-2.2	-1.9
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	-21.6	0.4	23.5
Income tax expense (benefit)	-2.1	0.4	9.1
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-19.5	0	14.4
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-0.1	0.2	-10
Net income (loss)	($19.60)	$0.20	$4.40
Earnings (loss) per share: Basic and Diluted
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($1.61)	$0	$1.76
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.01)	$0.02	($1.23)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	($1.62)	$0.02	$0.53
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)	12,080,000	8,160,000	8,160,000

Consolidated_and_Combined_Stat1

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Related party sales	$42.70	$53	$65.10
Related party cost of products sold	$412.60	$604.40	$639

Consolidated_and_Combined_Stat2

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	($19.60)	$0.20	$4.40
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-10	1.4	1.8
Pension liability adjustments, net of $3.4 tax	-7.4	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-17.4	1.4	1.8
Total comprehensive income (loss)	($37)	$1.60	$6.20

Consolidated_and_Combined_Stat3

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, tax	$3.40	$0	$0

Consolidated_and_Combined_Bala

Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash	$57.60	$5.70
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $39.0 and $22.7 in 2014 and 2013, respectively	1,115.10	669.7
Related party receivable	3.9	10.1
Inventories	673.2	360.9
Other current assets	109.3	26.3
Assets held for sale	0	9.3
Total current assets	1,959.10	1,082
Property and equipment, net	377.4	107.1
Goodwill	52.4	26.4
Other intangibles, net	36.1	9.3
Non-current deferred income tax assets	105.6	22.7
Other non-current assets	43.9	9.4
Total assets	2,574.50	1,256.90
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	589.8	357.3
Related party payable	11	2.6
Accrued payroll and benefits	111.1	54.9
Deferred income tax liabilities	21.1	13.5
Other accrued liabilities	100.5	36.5
Current maturities of long-term debt	3.8	0
Financing obligations to related party, current portion	13.8	0
Total current liabilities	851.1	464.8
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	855	0
Financing obligations to related party, less current portion	212.4	0
Defined benefit pension obligations	36.3	0
Other non-current liabilities	107.2	12.5
Total liabilities	2,062	477.3
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Equity:
Parent company investment, prior to Spin-off		784.3
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10.0 million shares authorized, none issued	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100.0 million shares authorized, 16.0 million shares issued and outstanding	0.2
Additional paid-in capital	562.4
Accumulated deficit	-28
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-22.1	-4.7
Total shareholders' equity	512.5	-4.7
Total equity	512.5	779.6
Total liabilities and equity	$2,574.50	$1,256.90

Consolidated_and_Combined_Bala1

Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$39		$22.70	$25.30	$26.20
Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in Shares)	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in Shares)	0
Common stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in Shares)	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in Shares)	16,000,000	16,000,000
Common stock shares outstanding (in shares)	16,000,000	16,000,000

Consolidated_and_Combined_Stat4

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	($19.60)	$0.20	$4.40
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-0.1	0.2	-10
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-19.5	0	14.4
Depreciation and amortization	37.6	17.4	15.2
Amortization of deferred financing fees	2.2	0	0
Net gains on sales of property and equipment	-2.3	-6.4	-2.3
Provision for allowance for doubtful accounts	12.8	6.4	7.5
Deferred income tax provision	-9.7	3.3	1.4
Stock-based compensation	4.3	15.4	13.1
Other noncash items, net	1.6	0	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of Merger
Accounts receivable and related party receivable	-17.7	-1.3	27.8
Inventories	28.2	12.3	12.3
Other current assets	-21.8	3.1	7.8
Accounts payable and related party payable	-44.5	7.2	-37.4
Accrued payroll and benefits	19.9	-0.5	-1.6
Other accrued liabilities	15.4	4.1	1
Other	-0.4	-8	-0.6
Net cash provided by operating activities b continuing operations	6.1	53	58.6
Net cash used for operating activities b discontinued operations	-1.1	-0.8	-2.6
Net cash provided by operating activities	5	52.2	56
Investing Activities
Net cash acquired in Merger	31.8	0	0
Property and equipment additions	-17.2	-9.8	-13.3
Proceeds from asset sales	4.8	22.7	5.1
Other	0.5	0.3	0.5
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities b continuing operations	19.9	13.2	-7.7
Net cash provided by investing activities b discontinued operations	0	0	0.2
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	19.9	13.2	-7.5
Financing Activities
Net cash transfers to Parent	-60.3	-70.8	-48.9
Change in book overdrafts	1.6	-5.8	1.7
Transfer to Parent in connection with Spin-off	-432.8	0	0
Repayment of Unisource Senior Credit Facility	-303.9	0	0
Borrowings of long-term debt	3,142.20	0	0
Repayments of long-term debt	-2,294.40	0	0
Payments under equipment capital lease obligations	-1.3	0	0
Payments under financing obligations to related party	-6.8	0	0
Deferred financing fees	-22.4	0	0
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities b continuing operations	21.9	-76.6	-47.2
Net cash provided by financing activities b discontinued operations	1.1	0	0.9
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	23	-76.6	-46.3
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	4	1.5	-1.5
Net change in cash	51.9	-9.7	0.7
Cash at beginning of period	5.7	15.4	14.7
Cash at end of period	57.6	5.7	15.4
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	2	0.7	1.1
Cash paid for interest	11.5	0	0
Non-Cash Transactions
Common stock issued in connection with Spin-off	277.9	0	0
Common stock issued in connection with Merger	284.7	0	0
Contingent liability associated with the Tax Receivable Agreement	58.8	0	0
Non-cash transfers (to) from Parent	($26)	$20.30	$0

Consolidated_and_Combined_Stat5

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Parent Company Investment	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2011	$842.30	$0	$0	$850.20	$0	($7.90)
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011		0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	4.4			4.4
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	1.8					1.8
Net transfers to Parent	-35.4			-35.4
End of period at Dec. 31, 2012	813.1	0	0	819.2	0	-6.1
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012		0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	0.2			0.2
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	1.4					1.4
Net transfers to Parent	-35.1			-35.1
End of period at Dec. 31, 2013	779.6			784.3	0	-4.7
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	8.4			8.4
End of period at Jun. 30, 2014
Beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2013	779.6	0	0	784.3	0	-4.7
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	-19.6
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	-17.4					-17.4
Net transfers to Parent	-82			-82
Conversion of parent company investment in connection with Spin-off (in shares)		8,160,000
Conversion of Parent Company Investment in connection with Spin-off	0	0.1	710.6	-710.7
Transfer to Parent in connection with Spin-off	-432.8		-432.8
Issuance of common stock for Merger (in shares)		7,840,000
Issuance of common stock for Merger	284.7	0.1	284.6
End of period at Dec. 31, 2014	512.5	0.2	562.4	0		-22.1
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		16,000,000
Beginning of period at Jun. 30, 2014
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	-28				-28
End of period at Dec. 31, 2014	$512.50				($28)

Business_and_Summary_of_Signif

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	1. BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Description of Business
	Veritiv Corporation ("Veritiv" or the "Company") is a North American business-to-business distributor of print, publishing, packaging, facility and logistics solutions. Established in 2014, following the merger of International Paper Company’s ("International Paper" or "Parent") xpedx division ("xpedx") and UWW Holdings, Inc. ("UWWH"), the Company operates from more than 180 distribution centers primarily throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
	xpedx was a business-to-business distributor of paper, publishing, packaging and facility supplies products in North America that operated in the U.S. and Mexico. xpedx distributed products and services to various customer markets, including printers, publishers, data centers, manufacturers, higher education institutions, healthcare facilities, sporting and performance arenas, retail stores, government agencies, property managers and building service contractors.
	UWWH, operating through Unisource Worldwide, Inc. and its other consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, "Unisource"), was a distributor of printing and business paper, publishing solutions, packaging supplies and equipment, facility supplies and equipment and logistics services that operated primarily in the U.S. and Canada. Unisource sold its products to a diverse customer base that included commercial printing, retail, hospitality, healthcare, governmental, distribution and manufacturing sectors.
	The Spin-off and Merger
	On July 1, 2014 (the "Distribution Date"), International Paper completed the previously announced spin-off of xpedx to its shareholders (the "Spin-off"), forming a new public company called Veritiv. Immediately following the Spin-off, UWWH merged with and into Veritiv (the "Merger"). The primary reason for the business combination was to create a North American business-to-business distribution company with a broad geographic reach, an extensive product offering and a differentiated and leading service platform. The Merger has been reflected in Veritiv’s financial statements using the acquisition method of accounting, with Veritiv as the accounting acquirer of UWWH.
	On the Distribution Date:
	•	8,160,000 shares of Veritiv common stock were distributed on a pro rata basis to the International Paper shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 20, 2014. Immediately following the Spin-off, but prior to the Merger, International Paper’s shareholders owned all of the shares of Veritiv common stock outstanding, and
	•	A cash payment of $404.2 million was distributed to International Paper, which was comprised of: (i) a special payment of $400.0 million, (ii) reduced by a $15.3 million preliminary working capital adjustment and (iii) increased by $19.5 million of transaction expense-related adjustments. During the fourth quarter of 2014, the working capital and transaction expense-related adjustments were finalized, resulting in an additional cash payment of $30.7 million to International Paper. Of the total payment, $432.8 million was reflected as a reduction to equity while the remaining $2.1 million was recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for 2014.
	In addition to the above payment, International Paper also has a potential earnout payment of up to $100.0 million that would become due in 2020 if Veritiv's aggregate EBITDA for fiscal years 2017, 2018 and 2019 exceeds an agreed-upon target of $759.0 million, subject to certain adjustments. The $100.0 million potential earnout payment would be reflected by Veritiv as a reduction to equity at the time of payment.
	Immediately following the Spin-off on the Distribution Date:
	•	UWW Holdings, LLC, the sole shareholder of UWWH, (the "UWWH Stockholder") received 7,840,000 shares of Veritiv common stock for all outstanding shares of UWWH common stock that it held on the Distribution Date, in a private placement transaction,
	•	Veritiv and the UWWH Stockholder entered into a registration rights agreement (the "Registration Rights Agreement") that provides the UWWH Stockholder with certain demand registration rights and piggyback registration rights which is more fully described in Note 8, Related Party Transactions,
	•	Veritiv and the UWWH Stockholder entered into a tax receivable agreement (the "Tax Receivable Agreement") which is more fully described in Note 8, Related Party Transactions, and
	•	The UWWH Stockholder received approximately $33.9 million of cash proceeds associated with preliminary working capital and net indebtedness adjustments, as well as cash proceeds of $4.7 million associated with transaction expense-related adjustments. During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company finalized the working capital and net indebtedness adjustments, resulting in an additional cash payment of $5.7 million to the UWWH Stockholder. Of the total payment, $39.1 million was recorded as part of the purchase price consideration for Unisource while the remaining $5.2 million was recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for 2014.
	Immediately following the completion of the Spin-off and Merger, International Paper shareholders owned approximately 51%, and the UWWH Stockholder owned approximately 49%, of the shares of Veritiv common stock on a fully-diluted basis. Immediately following the completion of the Spin-off, International Paper did not own any shares of Veritiv common stock. See Note 2, Merger with Unisource, for further details on the Merger.
	Veritiv’s common stock began regular-way trading on the New York Stock Exchange on July 2, 2014 under the ticker symbol VRTV.
	Basis of Presentation
	Prior to the Distribution Date, Veritiv’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows consisted of only the xpedx business of International Paper and have been derived from International Paper’s historical accounting records. The financial results of xpedx have been presented on a carve-out basis through the Distribution Date, while the financial results for Veritiv, post Spin-off, are prepared on a stand-alone basis. As such, the audited Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2014 consist of:
	•	the combined results of operations of xpedx for the six months ended June 30, 2014 on a carve-out basis, and
	•	the consolidated results of Veritiv on a stand-alone basis for the six months ended December 31, 2014.
	The combined financial statements as of December 31, 2013 and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 consist entirely of the combined results of xpedx on a carve-out basis.
	As of December 31, 2014, all intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Prior to the Distribution Date, all significant intercompany transactions between xpedx and International Paper have been included for the periods prior to the Spin-off and were considered to be effectively settled for cash at the time the transaction was recorded. The total net effect of the settlement of these intercompany transactions is reflected in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows as a financing activity and in the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets as Parent company investment.
	For periods prior to the Spin-off, the combined financial statements include expense allocations for certain functions previously provided by International Paper, including, but not limited to, general corporate expenses related to finance, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, insurance and stock-based compensation. These expenses have been allocated on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder principally allocated on the basis of percent of capital employed, headcount, sales or other measures. Management considers the basis on which the expenses have been allocated to reasonably reflect the utilization of services provided to or for the benefit received by xpedx during those periods. The allocations may not, however, reflect the expenses xpedx would have incurred as an independent company for the periods presented. Actual costs that may have been incurred if xpedx had been a stand-alone company would depend on a number of factors, including the organizational structure, whether functions were outsourced or performed by employees and strategic decisions made in areas such as information technology and infrastructure. Veritiv is unable to determine what such costs would have been had xpedx been independent. See Note 8, Related Party Transactions, for further information.
	Following the Spin-off, certain corporate and other related functions described above continue to be provided by International Paper under a transition services agreement. Since July 1, 2014, the Company has recognized $15.5 million in selling and administrative expenses related to this agreement.
	For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, certain amounts in the operating activities section of the Statements of Cash Flows have been reclassified for comparative purposes to conform to the current year presentation. This reclassification did not have any impact on net cash flows from operations or the Combined Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, or on the Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2013.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenue and expenses, and certain financial statement disclosures. Estimates and assumptions are used for, but not limited to, revenue recognition, accounts receivable valuation, inventory valuation, employee benefit plans, income tax contingency accruals and valuation allowances and goodwill and other intangible asset valuations. Although these estimates are based on management's knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, actual results may ultimately differ from these estimates and assumptions. Estimates are revised as additional information becomes available.
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and delivery has occurred. Revenue is recognized when the customer takes title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership. Revenue is recorded at the time of shipment for customer terms designated f.o.b. (free on board) shipping point. For sales transactions with customers designated f.o.b. destination, revenue is recorded when the product is delivered to the customer’s delivery site, when title and risk of loss are transferred. Shipping terms are determined on a customer-by-customer or order-by-order basis. When management cannot conclude collectability is reasonably assured for shipments to a particular customer, revenue associated with that customer is not recognized until cash is collected or management is otherwise able to establish that collectability is reasonably assured.
	Certain revenues are derived from shipments arranged by the Company made directly from a manufacturer to a customer. The Company is considered to be a principal to these transactions because, among other factors, it controls pricing to the customer, bears the credit risk of the customer defaulting on payment and is the primary obligor. Revenues from these sales are reported on a gross basis in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and amounted to $2.9 billion, $2.4 billion and $2.5 billion for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Taxes collected from customers relating to product sales and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis. Accordingly, such taxes are excluded from both net sales and expenses.
	Purchase Incentives and Customer Rebates
	Veritiv enters into agreements with suppliers that entitle Veritiv to receive rebates, allowances and other discounts based on the attainment of specified purchasing levels or sales to certain customers. Purchase incentives are recorded as a reduction to inventory and recognized in cost of products sold as the product is sold.
	Veritiv also enters into incentive agreements with its customers, which are generally based on sales to these customers. Veritiv records estimated rebates to customers as a reduction to gross sales as customer revenue is recognized.
	Distribution Expenses
	Distribution expenses consist of storage, handling and delivery costs including freight to the Company's customers’ destination. Handling and delivery costs were $322.3 million, $252.9 million and $259.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Merger and Integration Expenses
	Merger and integration expenses are expensed as incurred. Merger expenses include advisory, legal and other professional fees directly associated with the Merger. Integration expenses include professional services and project management fees, retention compensation, termination benefits (including change-in-control bonuses), rebranding and other non-recurring or redundant costs to integrate the combined businesses of xpedx and Unisource.
	Accounts Receivable and Allowances
	Accounts receivables are recognized net of allowances that primarily consist of allowance for doubtful accounts of $31.7 million and $22.5 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, with the remaining balance of $7.3 million and $0.2 million being comprised of other allowances as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects the best estimate of losses inherent in the Company’s accounts receivable portfolio determined on the basis of historical experience, specific allowances for known troubled accounts and other available evidence. The other allowances balance is inclusive of credit risks, returns, discounts and any other items affecting the realization of these assets. Accounts receivable are written off when management determines they are uncollectible.
	Below is a rollforward of the Company's accounts receivable allowances for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014				2013			2012
	Beginning balance, January 1	$	22.7			$	25.3		$	26.2
	Add / (Deduct):
	Provision for bad debt expense	12.8				6.4			8.7
	Net write-offs and other adjustments	(9.8		)		(9.0		)	(9.6		)
	Other(1)	13.3				—			—
	Ending balance, December 31	$	39			$	22.7		$	25.3
	(1) Represents accounts receivable allowances recorded in connection with the Merger.
	Inventories
	The Company's inventories are primarily comprised of finished goods and primarily valued at cost as determined by the last-in first-out ("LIFO") method. Such valuations are not in excess of market. Elements of cost in inventories include the purchase price invoiced by a supplier, plus inbound freight and related costs and reduced by estimated volume-based discounts and early pay discounts available from certain suppliers. Approximately 86% and 97% of inventories were valued using the LIFO method as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. If the first-in, first-out method had been used, total inventory balances would have increased by approximately $79.1 million and $76.6 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The Company reduces the value of obsolete and inactive inventory based on the difference between the LIFO cost of the inventory and the estimated market value using assumptions of future demand and market conditions. To estimate the net realizable value, the Company considers factors such as age of the inventory, the nature of the products, the quantity of items on-hand relative to sales trends, current market prices and trends in pricing, its ability to use excess supply in another channel, historical write-offs and expected residual values or other recoveries.
	Veritiv had $58.3 million and $17.7 million of consigned inventory as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Property and Equipment, Net
	Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for replacements and major improvements are capitalized, whereas repair and maintenance costs that do not improve service potential or extend economic life are expensed as incurred. The Company capitalizes certain computer software and development costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining software for internal use. Costs related to the development of internally developed software, other than those incurred during the application development stage, are expensed as incurred.
	The components of property and equipment, net were as follows:
	(in millions)	December 31,				December 31,
		2014				2013
	Land, buildings and improvements	$	128.9			$	143.8
	Machinery and equipment	110.2				72.5
Equipment capital leases and assets related to financing obligations with related party	232				—
Internally developed software	114.4				84.5
Construction-in-progress	14				4.9
Less: Accumulated depreciation and software amortization	(222.1		)		(198.6		)
Property and equipment, net	$	377.4			$	107.1
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Land is not depreciated, and construction-in-progress ("CIP") is not depreciated until ready for service. Leased property and improvements to leased property are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term or useful life of the asset, whichever is less.
Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment, other than land and CIP, is based upon the following estimated useful lives:
Buildings	40 years
Leasehold improvements	1 to 20 years
Machinery and equipment	3 to 15 years
Equipment capital leases and assets related to financing obligations with related party	3 to 15 years
Internally developed software	3 to 5 years
Depreciation and amortization expenses, including the depreciation expense for assets under capital leases and amortization expense of internally developed software, totaled $32.9 million, $15.9 million and $12.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Accumulated depreciation on equipment capital leases and assets related to financing obligations with related party as of December 31, 2014 was $15.6 million. Veritiv did not have any capital leases as of December 31, 2013. Amortization expense of the internally developed software was $11.0 million, $8.3 million and $3.0 million during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. During 2014, there were no depreciation amounts included in restructuring. During 2013 and 2012, $0.3 million and $1.2 million of depreciation was included in restructuring.
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, unamortized internally developed software costs, including amounts recorded in CIP, were $44.6 million and $17.1 million, respectively.
Upon retirement or other disposal of property and equipment, the cost and related amount of accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the asset and accumulated depreciation accounts, respectively. The difference, if any, between the net asset value and the proceeds is included in net income.
Leases
The Company leases certain property and equipment used for operations. Such lease arrangements are reviewed for capital or operating classification at their inception.
Capital lease obligations consist of delivery equipment, material handling equipment, computer hardware and office equipment which are leased through third parties under non-cancelable leases with terms generally ranging from three to eight years. Many of the delivery equipment leases include annual rate increases based on the Consumer Price Index which are included in the calculation of the initial lease obligation. The carrying value of the related equipment associated with these capital leases is included within property and equipment, net in the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets at December 31, 2014, and depreciated over the term of the lease. The Company does not record rent expense for capital leases. Rather, rental payments under the lease are recognized as a reduction of the capital lease obligation and interest expense. Depreciation expense for assets under capital leases is included in the total depreciation expense disclosed in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations.
All other leases are operating leases. Certain lease agreements include renewal options and rent escalation clauses. Assets subject to an operating lease and the related lease payments are not recorded on the Company’s balance sheet. Rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term.
The term for all types of leases begins on the date the Company becomes legally obligated for the rent payments or takes possession of the asset, whichever is earlier.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill relating to a single business reporting unit is included as an asset of the applicable segment. Goodwill arising from major acquisitions that involve multiple reportable segments is allocated to the reporting units based on the relative fair value of the reporting unit.
Goodwill is reviewed by Veritiv for impairment on a reporting unit basis annually on October 1st or more frequently if indicators are present or changes in circumstances suggest that impairment may exist. The testing of goodwill for possible impairment is a two-step process. In the first step, the fair value of a reporting unit is compared with its carrying value, including goodwill. If fair value exceeds the carrying value, goodwill is not considered to be impaired. If the fair value of a reporting unit is below the carrying value, then step two is performed to measure the amount of the goodwill impairment loss for the reporting unit. This analysis requires the determination of the fair value of all of the individual assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, including any currently unrecognized intangible assets, as if the reporting unit had been purchased on the analysis date. Once these fair values have been determined, the implied fair value of the unit’s goodwill is calculated as the excess, if any, of the fair value of the reporting unit determined in step one over the fair value of the net assets determined in step two. The carrying value of goodwill is then reduced to this implied value, or to zero if the fair value of the assets exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, through a goodwill impairment charge. The impairment test performed during the fourth quarter of 2014 and 2013 indicated the fair value of the reporting units containing goodwill was in excess of the related carrying value of the net assets.
Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recorded at fair value. The Company's intangible assets include customer relationships, trademarks and trade names and non-compete agreements. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are subsequently amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, including finite-lived intangible assets, are amortized and tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate their carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets based on the undiscounted future cash flow the assets are expected to generate and recognize an impairment loss when estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset, if any, are less than the carrying value of the asset. When an impairment is identified, the Company reduces the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flow approach or, when available and appropriate, to comparable market values.
No long-lived asset impairment charges were recorded during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Employee Benefit Plans
The Company sponsors and/or contributes to defined contribution plans, defined benefit pension plans and multi-employer pension plans in the United States. In addition, the Company and its subsidiaries have various pension plans and other forms of retirement arrangements outside the United States. See Note 9, Employee Benefit Plans, for additional information.
Prior to the Spin-off, certain of xpedx’s employees participated in defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans sponsored and accounted for by International Paper. In conjunction with the Spin-off, the above plans were frozen for the xpedx employees, and International Paper retained the associated liabilities. Certain xpedx union employees were added as participants to the Unisource defined benefit pension plan. In conjunction with the Merger, Veritiv assumed responsibility for Unisource’s defined benefit plans and Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") in the U.S. and Canada. Except as discussed below, these plans were frozen prior to the Merger.  Union employees continue to accrue benefits under the U.S. defined benefit pension plan in accordance with their collective bargaining agreements.
The determination of defined benefit pension and postretirement plan obligations and their associated costs requires the use of actuarial computations to estimate participant plan benefits to which the employees will be entitled. The Company’s significant assumptions in this regard include discount rates, rate of future compensation increases, expected long-term rates of return on plan assets, mortality rates, and other factors. Each assumption is developed using relevant company experience in conjunction with market-related data in the U.S. and Canada. All actuarial assumptions are reviewed annually with third-party consultants and adjusted, as necessary.
For the recognition of net periodic postretirement cost, the calculation of the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is derived using the fair value of plan assets at the measurement date. Actual results that differ from the Company's assumptions are accumulated and amortized on a straight-line basis only to the extent they exceed 10% of the higher of the fair value of plan assets or the projected benefit obligation, over the estimated remaining service period of active participants. The fair value of plan assets is determined based on market prices or estimated fair value at the measurement date.
The Company also makes contributions to multi-employer pension plans for its union employees covered by such plans. For these plans, the Company recognizes a liability only for any required contributions to the plans or surcharges imposed by the plans that are accrued and unpaid at the balance sheet date. The Company does not record an asset or liability to recognize the funded status of the plans.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company measures and records compensation expense for all stock-based awards based on the grant date fair values over the vesting period of the awards. See Note 14, Equity-Based Incentive Plans, for additional information.
Income Taxes
Veritiv records its global tax provision based on the respective tax rules and regulations for the jurisdictions in which it operates. Where Veritiv believes that a tax position is supportable for income tax purposes, the item is included in the appropriate income tax returns. Where treatment of a position is uncertain, liabilities are recorded based upon an evaluation of the more likely than not outcome considering technical merits of the position based on specific tax regulations and facts of each matter. Changes to recorded liabilities are made only when an identifiable event occurs that alters the likely outcome, such as settlement with the relevant tax authority, the expiration of statutes of limitation for the subject tax year, change in tax laws, or a recent court case that addresses the matter.
Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Significant judgment is required in evaluating the need for and magnitude of appropriate valuation allowances against deferred tax assets. The realization of these assets is dependent on generating future taxable income, as well as successful implementation of various tax planning strategies.
While Veritiv believes that these judgments and estimates are appropriate and reasonable under the circumstances, actual resolution of these matters may differ from recorded estimated amounts.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The following fair value hierarchy is used in selecting inputs, with the highest priority given to Level 1, as these are the most transparent or reliable.
Level 1 –	Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 –	Observable market-based inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3 –	Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability reflecting the reporting entity’s own assumptions or external inputs from inactive markets.
See Note 10, Fair Value Measurements, for further detail.
Foreign Currency
The assets and liabilities of the foreign subsidiaries are translated from their respective local currencies to the U.S. dollars at the appropriate spot rates as of the balance sheet date. Changes in the carrying value of these assets and liabilities attributable to fluctuations in spot rates are recognized in foreign currency translation adjustment, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"). See Note 13, Shareholders' Equity, for further detail.
The revenues and expenses of the foreign subsidiaries are translated using the monthly average exchange rates during the year. The gains or losses from foreign currency transactions are included in other expense (income), net in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Standard		Description		Date of Adoption		Effect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
Standards that are not yet adopted:
ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)		The standard will replace existing revenue recognition standards and significantly expand the disclosure requirements for revenue arrangements. It may be adopted either retrospectively or on a modified retrospective basis to new contracts and existing contracts with remaining performance obligations as of the effective date.		1-Jan-17		The Company is currently evaluating the alternative methods of adoption and the effect on its Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and related disclosures.

Merger_with_Unisource

Merger with Unisource	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Merger with Unisource	2. MERGER WITH UNISOURCE
	As more fully described in Note 1, Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, on July 1, 2014, UWWH merged with and into Veritiv. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company incurred merger and integration-related expenses of $75.1 million. The following table below summarizes the components of merger and integration expenses:
		(in millions)
	Legal and other professional and consulting fees	$	29.7
	Retention compensation and termination benefits	37.9
	Other	7.5
	Total merger and integration expenses	$	75.1
	The Merger was accounted for in the Company’s financial statements using the acquisition method of accounting, with Veritiv as the accounting acquirer of Unisource. The preliminary estimated purchase price of $382.6 million was determined in accordance with the Merger Agreement. During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a $3.1 million increase to the purchase price and corresponding adjustment to goodwill as a result of finalizing the working capital and net indebtedness adjustment with the UWWH Stockholder, less a decrease to the fair value of the contingent liability associated with the Tax Receivable Agreement. The preliminary purchase price is allocated to tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities based upon their respective fair values.
	The following table summarizes the components of the preliminary estimated purchase price for Unisource. The fair value of Veritiv shares transferred represents the aggregate value of 7,840,000 shares issued at the closing "when-issued" market price of the Company’s stock on June 30, 2014, the day prior to the Merger, less a discount for lack of marketability. See Note 10, Fair Value Measurements, regarding the valuation of the contingent liability.
	Preliminary estimated purchase price:	(in millions)
	Fair value of Veritiv shares transferred	$	284.7
	Cash payments associated with customary working capital and net indebtedness adjustments	39.1
	Fair value of contingent liability associated with the Tax Receivable Agreement	58.8
	Total preliminary estimated purchase price	$	382.6
	The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of the Merger:
	Preliminary Allocation:	(in millions)
	Cash	$	70.9
	Accounts receivable	448.4
	Inventories	353.8
	Deferred income tax assets	71.1
	Property and equipment	299
	Goodwill	26
	Other intangible assets	31.5
	Other current and non-current assets (including below market leasehold agreements)	61.8
	Accounts payable	(284.2		)
	Long-term debt (including equipment capital leases)	(313.2		)
	Financing obligations to related party	(233.1		)
	Defined benefit pension obligations	(30.3		)
	Other current and non-current liabilities (including above market leasehold agreements)	(119.1		)
	Total purchase price	$	382.6
	The purchase price allocated to the identifiable intangible assets acquired is as follows:
		Value			Estimated Weighted-Average Useful Life
		(in millions)			(in years)
	Customer relationships	$	24.3		14.8
	Trademarks/Trade names	4.1			3.6
	Non-compete agreements	3.1			1
	Total identifiable intangible assets acquired	$	31.5
	The allocation of the purchase price above is considered preliminary and was based on valuation information, estimates and assumptions available on December 31, 2014. During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company finalized certain valuation matters, including property and equipment and certain types of obligations, which resulted in a $5.8 million net decrease to goodwill. The Company is still in the process of verifying data and finalizing information related to the valuation and expects to finalize these matters within the measurement period as final asset and liability valuations are completed. The following assets and liabilities are subject to change:
	•	Deferred income tax assets and liabilities;
	•	Contingent liability associated with the Tax Receivable Agreement; and
	•	Other intangible assets.
	As management receives additional information during the measurement period, these assets and liabilities may be adjusted.
	The Company has evaluated and continues to evaluate and gather information relating to the pre-acquisition contingency for the escheat audit described in Note 15, Commitments and Contingencies, that existed as of the acquisition date. Should the Company develop an estimate for this contingency during the measurement period, it will be included in the final valuation and related amounts recognized. Subsequent to the end of the measurement period, any adjustments to pre-acquisition contingency amounts will be reflected in the Company’s results of operations.
	Preliminary goodwill of $26.0 million arising from the Merger consists largely of the synergies and other benefits expected from combining the operations and is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. See Note 4, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, for the preliminary allocation of goodwill to the Company's reportable segments.
	Actual and Pro Forma Impact
	The operating results for Unisource are included in the Company’s financial statements from July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Net sales and pre-tax income attributable to Unisource during this period were $2,040.5 million and $31.2 million, respectively.
	The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents results as if the Merger and the related financing, further described in Note 5, Debt, occurred on January 1, 2013. The historical consolidated financial information of the Company and Unisource has been adjusted in the pro forma information to give effect to pro forma events that are directly attributable to the transactions and factually supportable. The unaudited pro forma results do not reflect events that have occurred or may occur after the transactions, including the impact of any synergies expected to result from the Merger. Accordingly, the unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations as they would have been had the transactions been effected on the assumed date, nor is it necessarily an indication of future operating results.
	(Unaudited)	Year Ended
		December 31,
	(in millions, except share and per share data)	2014			2013
	Net sales	$	9,314.10		$	9,741.50
	Net income(1)	$	22.7		$	181.1
	Earnings per share – basic and diluted	$	1.42		$	11.32
	Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic and diluted	16,000,000			16,000,000
	(1) Unisource's historical results for the year ended December 31, 2013 include the reversal of a $238.7 million valuation allowance against its U.S. federal and a substantial portion of its state net deferred tax assets.
	The unaudited pro forma information reflects primarily the following pre-tax adjustments for the respective periods:
	•	Merger and integration expenses: Merger and integration expenses of $75.1 million incurred during the year ended December 31, 2014 have been eliminated. Pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes merger and integration expenses of $103.5 million.
	•	Incremental depreciation and amortization expense: Pro forma net income for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 includes $2.5 million and $14.0 million, respectively, of incremental depreciation and amortization expense related to the fair value adjustments to property and equipment and identifiable intangible assets.
	A combined effective U.S. federal statutory and state rate of 39.0% was used to determine the after-tax impact on net income of the pro forma adjustments.

Restructuring_Charges

Restructuring Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	3. RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
	Veritiv Restructuring Plan
	As part of the Spin-off and Merger, the Company is executing on a multi-year restructuring program of its North American operations intended to integrate the legacy xpedx and Unisource operations, generate cost savings and capture synergies across the combined company. The restructuring plan includes initiatives to: (i) consolidate warehouse facilities in overlapping markets, (ii) improve the efficiency of the delivery network, (iii) consolidate customer service centers, (iv) reorganize the field sales and operations functions and (v) restructure the corporate general and administrative functions.
	During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company initiated the process of consolidating warehouse and customer service locations of the legacy organizations as well as realigning its field and sales management function.
	The Company recorded restructuring charges of $5.1 million during the fourth quarter of 2014 related to these initiatives. See Note 17, Segment and Geographic Information, for the impact these charges had on the Company's reportable segments. Other direct costs reported in the table below include facility closing costs and other incidental costs associated with the development, communication, administration and implementation of these initiatives.
	The corresponding liability and activity are detailed in the table below.
	(in millions)	Severance and Related Costs			Other Direct Costs			Total
	Liability at December 31, 2013	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Costs incurred	4.7			0.4			5.1
	Payments	(1.0		)	(0.2		)	(1.2		)
	Liability at December 31, 2014	$	3.7		$	0.2		$	3.9
	xpedx Restructuring Plan
	During 2010, xpedx completed a strategic assessment of its operating model, resulting in the decision to begin a multi-year restructuring plan. The restructuring plan involved the establishment of a lower cost operating model in connection with the repositioning of the Print segment in response to changing market considerations. The restructuring plan included initiatives to (i) optimize the warehouse network, (ii) improve the efficiency of the sales team and (iii) reorganize the procurement function. The plan was launched in 2011 and was substantially completed by June 30, 2014.
	The restructuring plan identified locations to be affected and a range of time for specific undertakings. During 2013 and 2012, xpedx closed six and 118 locations, respectively. There were no locations closed in 2014 under this plan. xpedx recorded restructuring income of $1.1 million and charges of $37.9 million and $35.1 million during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, related to these closures. The income and charges were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014				2013				2012
	Facility costs	$	0.3			$	15.2			$	13
	Severance	0.2				16.9				11.9
	Personnel costs	—				10.9				10.6
	Accelerated amortization and depreciation	—				0.3				1.2
	Professional services	—				1				1.1
	Gain on sale of fixed assets	(1.6		)		(6.4		)		(2.7		)
	Total	$	(1.1	)		$	37.9			$	35.1
	The corresponding liability and activity during the periods presented are detailed in the table below. In connection with the Spin-off on July 1, 2014, the remaining liability at June 30, 2014 was transferred to International Paper. See Note 8, Related Party Transactions, for more details.
	(in millions)	Total
	Liability at December 31, 2012	$	3.8
	Costs incurred	44
	Payments	(39.7		)
	Adjustment of prior year's estimate	(0.4		)
	Liability at December 31, 2013	7.7
	Costs incurred	0.1
	Payments	(3.9		)
	Adjustment of prior year's estimate	(0.3		)
	Liability transferred to Parent in connection with Spin-off	(3.6		)
	Liability at December 31, 2014	$	—

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	4. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	Goodwill
	At December 31, 2013, the net goodwill balance was $26.4 million and was specific to the Packaging reportable segment. There were no additions to goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2013. The following table sets forth the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during 2014:
	(in millions)	Print			Publishing		Packaging		Facility Solutions		Corporate & Other		Total
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	—		$	—	$	26.4	$	—	$	—	$	26.4
	Additions to goodwill	—			—		17.9		1.9		6.2		26
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	—		$	—	$	44.3	$	1.9	$	6.2	$	52.4
	As of December 31, 2013, xpedx had recognized accumulated impairment charges of $265.4 million, $57.1 million and $50.5 million related to its Print, Facility Solutions and Publishing segments, respectively. There were no goodwill impairment charges for the year ended December 31, 2014. Additions to goodwill in 2014 represent the preliminary goodwill resulting from the Merger. See Note 2, Merger with Unisource, for further details.
	Other Intangible Assets
	The components of the Company's other intangible assets were as follows:
		December 31, 2014							December 31, 2013
	(in millions)	Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
	Customer relationships	$	55		$	23.7	$	31.3	$	30.7	$	21.5	$	9.2
	Trademarks/Trade names	4.3			1.1		3.2		0.2		0.1		0.1
	Non-compete agreements	3.1			1.5		1.6		—		—		—
	Total	$	62.4		$	26.3	$	36.1	$	30.9	$	21.6	$	9.3
	Additions to other intangible assets in 2014 represent the preliminary identifiable intangible assets resulting from the Merger, as discussed in Note 2, Merger with Unisource.
	The Company recorded amortization expense of $4.7 million, $1.5 million and $2.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is as follows (in millions):
	Year		Total
	2015		$	5.8
	2016		3.6
	2017		3.6
	2018		3.6
	2019		3.3

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	5. DEBT
	The Company did not have any long-term debt obligations as of December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2014, the Company's long-term debt obligations were as follows:
	(in millions)	31-Dec-14
	ABL Facility	$	847.8
	Equipment capital lease obligations	11
	Total debt	858.8
	Less: current portion of long-term debt	(3.8		)
	Long-term debt, net of current maturities	$	855
	ABL Facility
	In conjunction with the Spin-off and Merger, and to refinance existing debt of Unisource, Veritiv entered into a commitment with a group of lenders for a $1.4 billion asset-based lending facility (the "ABL Facility"). The ABL Facility is comprised of U.S. and Canadian sub-facilities of $1,250.0 million and $150.0 million, respectively. The ABL Facility is available to be drawn in U.S. dollars, in the case of the U.S. sub-facilities, and in U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars, in the case of the Canadian sub-facilities, or in other currencies that are mutually agreeable. The Company's accounts receivable and inventories in the U.S. and Canada are collateral under the ABL Facility.
	The ABL Facility will mature and the commitments thereunder will terminate after July 1, 2019; however, it provides for the right of the individual lenders to extend the maturity date of their respective commitments and loans upon the request of Veritiv and without the consent of any other lenders. The ABL Facility may be prepaid at Veritiv's option at any time without premium or penalty and is subject to mandatory prepayment if the amount outstanding under the ABL Facility exceeds either the aggregate commitments with respect thereto or the current borrowing base, in an amount equal to such excess.
	The ABL Facility has a springing minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.00 to 1.00 on a trailing four-quarter basis, which will be tested only when specified availability is less than limits outlined under the ABL Facility. At December 31, 2014, the above test was not applicable.
	Availability under the ABL Facility is determined based upon a monthly borrowing base calculation which includes eligible customer receivables and inventory, less outstanding borrowings, letters of credit and certain designated reserves. As of December 31, 2014, the available additional borrowing capacity under the ABL Facility was approximately $392.0 million.
	Under the terms of the ABL Facility, interest rates are based upon LIBOR or the prime rate plus a margin rate, or in the case of Canada, a banker’s acceptance rate or base rate plus a margin rate. At December 31, 2014, the weighted-average borrowing interest rate was 2.0%.
	Financing and other related costs incurred in connection with the ABL Facility are reflected in other non-current assets in the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets and are amortized over the ABL Facility term. For the year ended December 31, 2014, interest expense, net in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations included $2.2 million of amortization of deferred financing fees.
	Senior Credit Facility
	Unisource had an asset-based senior credit facility agreement (the "Senior Credit Facility") of which $303.9 million was drawn and outstanding as of July 1, 2014. On July 1, 2014, Veritiv assumed the Senior Credit Facility debt in connection with the Merger and used a portion of the proceeds borrowed against the ABL Facility to repay all of the outstanding balance under the Senior Credit Facility. Accordingly, the Senior Credit Facility expired     on July 1, 2014 as a result of the prepayment.

Leases_Notes

Leases (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	6. LEASES
	Lease Commitments
	Future minimum lease payments at December 31, 2014 were as follows:
					Operating Leases
	(in millions)	Financing Obligations to Related Party and Equipment Capital Leases			Lease Obligations		Sublease Income			Total
	2015	$	20.7		$	77.8	$	(0.3	)	$	77.5
	2016	19.8			68.1		(0.2		)	67.9
	2017	19.4			58.3		(0.1		)	58.2
	2018	8.9			49.4		(0.1		)	49.3
	2019	0.4			40.7		—			40.7
	Thereafter	0.3			87.2		—			87.2
		69.5			381.5		(0.7		)	380.8
	Amount representing interest	(6.3		)	—		—			—
	Total future minimum lease payments	$	63.2		$	381.5	$	(0.7	)	$	380.8
	Financing Obligations to Related Party
	In connection with Bain Capital Fund VII, L.P.’s acquisition of its 60% interest in UWWH on November 27, 2002, Unisource transferred 40 of its U.S. warehouse and distribution facilities (the "Properties") to Georgia-Pacific who then sold 38 of the Properties to an unrelated third-party (the "Purchaser/Landlord"). Contemporaneously with the sale, Georgia-Pacific entered into lease agreements with the Purchaser/Landlord with respect to the individual 38 Properties and concurrently entered into sublease agreements with Unisource, which are set to expire in June 2018. As a result of certain forms of continuing involvement, these transactions did not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting. Accordingly, the leases were classified as financing transactions. At the end of the lease term, the net remaining financing obligation of $174.0 million will be settled by the return of the assets to the Purchaser/Landlord.
	The lease and sublease agreements also include rent schedules and escalation clauses throughout the lease and sublease terms. Subject to certain conditions, Unisource has the right to sublease any of the Properties. Under the terms of the lease and sublease agreements, Georgia-Pacific and Unisource are responsible for all costs and expenses associated with the Properties, including the operation, maintenance and repair, taxes and insurances. Currently, Unisource leases from Georgia-Pacific two remaining Properties that are directly owned by Georgia-Pacific and has classified them as capital or operating leases in accordance with the accounting guidance.
	Operating Leases
	Certain properties and equipment are leased under cancelable and non-cancelable agreements. The Company recorded rent expense of $92.4 million, $65.0 million and $64.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	7. INCOME TAXES
	As described in Note 1, Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Veritiv was formed through a merger of xpedx, previously a division of International Paper, and Unisource Worldwide, Inc. on July 1, 2014. Accordingly, the tax provision included for the periods prior to July 1, 2014 include only the financial results of xpedx presented on a carve-out basis from International Paper’s historical accounting records. For periods subsequent to July 1, 2014 the tax provision presents the consolidated results of Veritiv on a stand-alone basis.
	The Company is subject to federal, state and local income taxes in the United States, as well as income taxes in Canada, Mexico and other foreign jurisdictions. The domestic (United States) and foreign components of the Company's income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Domestic (United States)	$	(19.0	)	$	(2.1	)	$	15.8
	Foreign	(2.6		)	2.5			7.7
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(21.6	)	$	0.4		$	23.5
	Income tax expense (benefit) in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations consisted of the following:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Current Provision:
	U.S. Federal	$	5		$	(3.3	)	$	4.6
	U.S. State	0.9			(0.1		)	1
	Foreign	1.7			0.5			2.1
	Total current income tax expense (benefit)	$	7.6		$	(2.9	)	$	7.7
	Deferred, net:
	U.S. Federal	$	(8.3	)	$	3		$	1
	U.S. State	(1.2		)	0.2			0.3
	Foreign	(0.2		)	0.1			0.1
	Total deferred, net	(9.7		)	3.3			1.4
	Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	$	(2.1	)	$	0.4		$	9.1
	Reconciliation between the federal statutory rate and the effective tax rate is as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(21.6	)	$	0.4		$	23.5
	Statutory U.S. income tax rate	35		%	35		%	35		%
	Tax expense using statutory U.S. income tax rate	$	(7.6	)	$	0.1		$	8.2
	Foreign income tax rate differential	0.3			(0.1		)	(0.6		)
	State tax (net of federal benefit)	(0.3		)	—			0.7
	Meals and entertainment	0.7			0.4			0.6
	Transaction costs	1.6			—			—
	Change in valuation allowance	2			—			—
	Executive compensation	0.9			—			—
	Other	0.3			—			0.2
	Income tax provision	$	(2.1	)	$	0.4		$	9.1
	Effective income tax rate	9.7		%	100		%	38.7		%
	Deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
	(in millions)	U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Deferred income tax assets:
	Accrued compensation	$	16.8		$	—		$	7.1		$	—
	Capital lease obligations to related party	86.8			0.8			—			—
	Goodwill and other intangibles, net	5.7			—			18.2			—
	Property and equipment, net	—			0.3			—			—
	Long-term compensation	15.2			6			8.3			—
	Net operating losses and credit carryforwards	120.5			8.7			3.4			—
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	13.8			—			8.6			—
	Other	1.8			0.5			3.7			0.5
	Gross deferred income tax assets	260.6			16.3			49.3			0.5
	Less valuation allowance	(26.1		)	(15.7		)	—			—
	Total deferred tax asset	234.5			0.6			49.3			0.5
	Deferred income tax liabilities:
	Property and equipment, net	(95.1		)	—			(8.7		)	—
	Inventory reserve	(50.1		)	—			(31.9		)	—
	Prepaid assets	(3.8		)	—			—			—
	Other	(1.6		)	—			—			—
	Total deferred tax liability	$	(150.6	)	$	—		$	(40.6	)	$	—
	Net deferred income tax asset (liability)	$	83.9		$	0.6		$	8.7		$	0.5
	Deferred income tax asset valuation allowance is as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014
	Balance at July 1, 2014	$	39.8
	Additions	2
Subtractions	—
Balance at end of year	$	41.8
The Company recorded a valuation allowance on its deferred income tax assets as of December 31, 2014 of $41.8 million, comprised of $24.4 million against its U.S. federal net deferred tax assets, $1.7 million against its U.S. state net deferred tax assets and $15.7 million against its foreign net deferred tax assets. There was no valuation allowance recorded as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. As a result of the Merger, a significant change in the ownership of the Company occurred which, pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, limits on an annual basis the Company’s ability to utilize its U.S. federal and state net operating loss carryforwards ("NOLs"). The Company’s NOLs will continue to be available to offset taxable income and tax liabilities (until such NOLs and credits are either used or expire) subject to the Section 382 annual limitation. If the annual limitation amount is not fully utilized in a particular tax year, then the unused portion from that particular tax year will be added to the annual limitation in subsequent years.
In analyzing the future realization of Veritiv's deferred tax assets, management evaluated all available positive and negative evidence and determined that it was more likely than not that the remaining deferred tax assets will be realized. In this analysis, management has considered reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, available tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In projecting future taxable income, management begins with historical results and incorporates assumptions about the amount of future federal, state and foreign pre-tax operating income. The assumptions about future taxable income require significant judgment and are consistent with Veritiv's plans and estimates used to manage the underlying businesses.
In general, it is the practice and intention of Veritiv to reinvest the earnings of its non-U.S. subsidiaries in those operations. As of December 31, 2014, Veritiv’s tax basis is in excess of its financial reporting basis of certain investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries. The Company does not believe these temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and, therefore, no deferred tax asset has been recognized with respect to these basis differences. The Company does have unremitted foreign earnings of approximately $20.4 million with respect to certain of its non-U.S. subsidiaries that would be taxable as dividends if repatriated to the U.S. The estimated income and withholding tax liability associated with the remittance of these earnings would be approximately $8.0 million. The Company has not recorded a deferred tax liability associated with these unremitted earnings.
Veritiv applies a "more likely than not" threshold to the recognition and de-recognition of uncertain tax positions. A change in judgment related to prior years' uncertain tax positions is recognized in the period of such change. The following table presents the rollforward of activity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 for uncertain tax positions:
	Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)	2014			2013			2012
Beginning of period	$	(0.6	)	$	(1.7	)	$	(1.4	)
Additions based on tax positions taken during the current period	—			—			(0.3		)
Reductions based on tax positions taken during a prior period	0.6			—			—
Additions based on tax positions taken during a prior period	(1.0		)	—			—
Lapses of statutes of limitations	—			1.1			—
Total gross unrecognized tax benefit	$	(1.0	)	$	(0.6	)	$	(1.7	)
Included in the balance as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are $0.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively, for tax positions for which the ultimate benefits are highly certain, but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such benefits. There are no such amounts included in the balance as of December 31, 2014. However, except for the possible effect of any penalties, any disallowance that would change the timing of these benefits would not affect the annual effective tax rate, but would accelerate the payment of cash to the taxing authority to an earlier period. Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2014 is $1.0 million of tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. There are no such amounts as of December 31, 2013 or 2012.
The Company accrues interest on unrecognized tax benefits as a component of interest expense. Penalties, if incurred, are recognized as a component of income tax expense. The Company recorded interest of $0.6 million as of December 31, 2014 and less than $0.1 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. Additionally, the Company recorded penalties as of December 31, 2014 of $0.2 million. The Company did not record any penalties as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
During 2015, Veritiv expects to resolve certain tax matters related to U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2014, Veritiv estimates that it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by $0.3 million in the next twelve months due to the resolution of these issues or due to a lapse in the statute of limitations. With the exception of these tax matters, Veritiv does not expect any significant changes in unrecognized tax benefits in 2015.
In the U.S., Veritiv is generally subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and certain states for fiscal years 2010 and later; however, it may be subject to IRS and state tax authority adjustments for years prior to 2010 to the extent of losses or other tax attributes carrying forward from the earlier years. Unisource Canada remains subject to examination by the Canadian Revenue Agency for fiscal years 2010 and later and certain provinces for fiscal years 2009 and later.
As of December 31, 2014, Veritiv has federal, state and foreign income tax NOLs, available to offset future taxable income, of $312.5 million, $230.0 million and $34.4 million which will expire at various dates from 2015 through 2034, with the exception of certain foreign NOLs that do not expire but have a full valuation allowance.
On September 13, 2013, the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS issued final regulations that address costs incurred in acquiring, producing, or improving tangible property (the "tangible property regulations"). The tangible property regulations are generally effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The estimated tax impact of these accounting method changes has an immaterial effect on non-current deferred tax assets, with a corresponding reduction in current taxes payable, and has been reflected in the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2014.

RelatedParty_Transactions

Related-Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	Agreements with the UWWH Stockholder
	As described in Note 1, Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, on the Distribution Date the UWWH Stockholder, the sole shareholder of UWWH, received 7,840,000 shares of Veritiv common stock for all outstanding shares of UWWH common stock that it held in a private placement transaction. Additionally, Veritiv and the UWWH Stockholder executed the following agreements:
	•	Registration Rights Agreement: The Registration Rights Agreement provides the UWWH Stockholder with certain demand and piggyback registration rights. Under this Agreement, the UWWH Stockholder is also entitled to transfer its Veritiv common stock to one or more of its affiliates or equity-holders and may exercise registration rights on behalf of such transferees if such transferees become a party to the Registration Rights Agreement. The UWWH Stockholder, on behalf of the holders of shares of Veritiv’s common stock that are party to the Registration Rights Agreement, under certain circumstances and provided certain thresholds described in the Registration Rights Agreement are met, may make a written request to the Company for the registration of the offer and sale of all or part of the shares subject to such registration rights. If the Company registers the offer and sale of its common stock (other than pursuant to a demand registration or in connection with registration on Form S-4 and Form S-8 or any successor or similar forms, or relating solely to the sale of debt or convertible debt instruments) either on its behalf or on the behalf of other security holders, the holders of the registration rights under the Registration Rights Agreement are entitled to include their shares in such registration. The demand rights described commenced 180 days after the Distribution Date. Veritiv is not required to effect more than one demand registration in any 150-day period or more than two demand registrations in any 365-day period. If Veritiv believes that a registration or an offering would materially affect a significant transaction or would require it to disclose confidential information which it in good faith believes would be adverse to its interest, then Veritiv may delay a registration or filing for no more than 120 days in a 360-day period.
	•	Tax Receivable Agreement: The Tax Receivable Agreement sets forth the terms by which Veritiv generally will be obligated to pay the UWWH Stockholder an amount equal to 85% of the U.S. federal, state and Canadian income tax savings that Veritiv actually realizes as a result of the utilization of Unisource Worldwide, Inc.’s net operating losses attributable to taxable periods prior to the date of the Merger. For purposes of the Tax Receivable Agreement, Veritiv’s income tax savings will generally be computed by comparing Veritiv’s actual aggregate U.S. federal, state and Canadian income tax liability for taxable periods (or portions thereof) beginning after the date of the Merger to the amount of Veritiv’s aggregate U.S. federal, state and Canadian income tax liability for the same periods had Veritiv not been able to utilize Unisource Worldwide, Inc.’s net operating losses attributable to taxable periods prior to the date of the Merger. Veritiv will pay to the UWWH Stockholder an amount equal to 85% of such tax savings, plus interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.00%, computed from the earlier of the date that Veritiv filed its U.S. federal income tax return for the applicable taxable year and the date that such tax return was due (without extensions) until payments are made. Under the Tax Receivable Agreement, the UWWH Stockholder will not be required to reimburse Veritiv for any payments previously made if such tax benefits are subsequently disallowed or adjusted (although future payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement would be adjusted to the extent possible to reflect the result of such disallowance or adjustment). The Tax Receivable Agreement will be binding on and adapt to the benefit of any permitted assignees of the UWWH Stockholder and to any successors to any of the parties of the Tax Receivable Agreement to the same extent as if such permitted assignee or successor had been an original party to the Tax Receivable Agreement.
	Transactions with Georgia-Pacific
	Veritiv purchases certain inventory items from, and sells certain inventory items to, Georgia-Pacific in the normal course of business. As a result of the Merger, Georgia-Pacific is a related party. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company sold products to Georgia-Pacific in the amount of $18.4 million, reflected in net sales. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company purchased and recognized in cost of products sold inventory from Georgia-Pacific of $136.1 million. The aggregate amount of inventories purchased from Georgia-Pacific that remained on Veritiv's Consolidated Balance Sheet was $26.6 million as of December 31, 2014. Related party payable to and receivable from Georgia-Pacific were $11.0 million and $3.9 million, as of December 31, 2014, respectively.
	See Note 6, Leases, for information on the Company's financing obligations to Georgia-Pacific.
	Relationship between Veritiv and International Paper
	Transactions with International Paper
	Prior to the Spin-off, xpedx purchased certain inventory items from, and sold certain inventory items to, International Paper in the normal course of business. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company sold products to International Paper in the amount of $24.3 million, $53.0 million and $65.1 million, respectively, reflected in net sales. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company purchased and recognized in cost of products sold inventory from International Paper of $276.5 million, $604.4 million and $639.0 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, the aggregate amount of inventories purchased from International Paper that remained on the Company’s Combined Balance Sheet was $48.5 million. Related party payable to and receivable from International Paper were $2.6 million and $10.1 million as of December 31, 2013, respectively. After the Spin-off and the Merger, Veritiv continues to purchase and sell certain inventory items to International Paper that are considered transactions in the normal course of the Company’s operations. While the Company and International Paper have entered into a transition services agreement, International Paper is not considered a related party subsequent to the Spin-off.
	Parent Company Investment
	Net transfers (to) from International Paper are included within Parent company equity on the Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2013. The components of net transfers (to) from Parent for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Intercompany sales and purchases, net	$	255.4		$	556.6		$	575.2
	Cash pooling and general financing activities	(322.5		)	(675.8		)	(695.4		)
	Corporate allocations including income taxes	34.7			84.1			84.8
	Net adjustments in conjunction with the Spin-off	(49.6		)	—			—
	Total net transfers to International Paper	$	(82.0	)	$	(35.1	)	$	(35.4	)
	In 2011, xpedx borrowed approximately $20.3 million from the Parent in the form of Promissory Notes. On December 31, 2013, xpedx entered into a General Conveyance Agreement with its Parent whereby the debt was assumed by the Parent.
	In conjunction with the Spin-off, certain xpedx assets and liabilities were retained by International Paper. Such assets and liabilities were identified and quantified in accordance with the terms agreed to in the Contribution and Distribution Agreement ("C&DA") dated January 28, 2014, entered into by International Paper, xpedx Holding Company, UWWH and the UWWH Stockholder. Additionally, in accordance with the C&DA, the parties agreed to settle, within 30 days of the Distribution Date, all intercompany balances outstanding between International Paper and xpedx as of the Distribution Date, determined based on an agreed-upon formula. The net effect of assets and liabilities retained and adjustments to intercompany balances as of the Distribution Date are reflected in the table above in the net adjustments in conjunction with the Spin-off. These primarily include $24.3 million of net assets transferred to International Paper and settlement of intercompany balances of $24.6 million as of the Distribution Date.
	Allocation of General Corporate Expenses
	Prior to the Spin-off, the xpedx financial statements included expense allocations for certain functions previously provided by International Paper, including, but not limited to, general corporate expenses related to finance, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, insurance and stock-based compensation. These expenses were allocated on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder principally allocated on the basis of percent of capital employed, headcount, sales or other measures. Prior to the Spin-off, $25.5 million, $84.0 million and $78.4 million of expenses were allocated to xpedx and were included within selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	Separation Agreements with Former Unisource CEO
	Effective as of the Distribution Date, Allan R. Dragone, Jr. ceased to be the Chief Executive Officer of Unisource and became a member of Veritiv’s Board of Directors. Under his then existing employment agreement with Unisource, Mr. Dragone was entitled to receive severance benefits, subject to his execution and non-revocation of a general release of claims against Unisource, the Company and International Paper. Under a Separation and Non-Competition Agreement entered into between the Company and Mr. Dragone as of June 30, 2014 (the "Separation Agreement"), Mr. Dragone received an additional $3.0 million in severance pay and agreed to be bound by the restrictive covenants set forth in the Separation Agreement. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recognized $5.4 million in expense related to Mr. Dragone's employment agreement and the Separation Agreement, which is reflected in merger and integration expenses in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations. In addition, as part of his employment agreement, Mr. Dragone exercised his right to sell his personal residence to the Company. The Company completed the purchase of the residence on February 10, 2015.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
	Defined Contribution Plans
	Veritiv sponsors qualified defined contribution plans covering its employees in the U.S. and Canada. The defined
	contribution plans allow eligible employees to contribute a portion of their salary to the plans and Veritiv makes matching
	contributions to participant accounts on a specified percentage of employee deferrals as determined by the provisions of each plan.
	Prior to the Spin-off, certain employees of xpedx participated in defined contribution plans sponsored by International Paper. International Paper's matching contributions to the plans totaled approximately $8.9 million, $16.7 million and $17.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. After the Spin-off, xpedx employees commenced participating in the Veritiv defined contribution plan (formerly known as Unisource plan). The assets of the xpedx employees under International Paper plans were transferred to Veritiv's plan. For the year ended December 31, 2014, Veritiv's matching contributions to this plan totaled $5.6 million.
	In conjunction with the Merger, Veritiv assumed responsibility for Unisource's defined contribution retirement plans in the U.S. and Canada. Veritiv’s total contribution to these plans was $2.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	Deferred Compensation Savings Plans
	In conjunction with the Merger, Veritiv assumed responsibility for Unisource's legacy deferred compensation savings plan. Unisource maintained deferred compensation obligations for certain employees from its past acquisitions. Unisource agreed to pay these employees deferred compensation in return for services rendered prior to their retirement. In general, the payout terms varied for each employee agreement and were paid in monthly or annual installments ranging up to 15 years from the date of eligibility.
	For the year ended December 31, 2014, the cost of the deferred compensation agreements was $2.0 million. The deferred compensation liability as of December 31, 2014 was $20.9 million with $2.7 million included in other accrued liabilities and $18.2 million included in other non-current liabilities in the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets.
	Effective January 1, 2015, Veritiv established a deferred compensation savings plan which provides for the deferral of salaries, commissions or bonuses of eligible non-union employees.
	Defined Benefit Plans
	At December 31, 2014, Veritiv did not maintain any active defined benefit plans for its non-union employees.
	Certain of xpedx’s employees participated in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans sponsored and accounted for by International Paper. In conjunction with the Spin-off, the above plans were frozen for the xpedx employees, and International Paper retained the associated liabilities. Certain xpedx union employees were added as participants to the Unisource's defined benefit pension plan. The amount of net pension and other post-employment benefit expense attributable to xpedx related to the International Paper sponsored plans was $8.0 million, $15.1 million and $12.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	In conjunction with the Merger, Veritiv assumed responsibility for Unisource’s defined benefit plans and Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans ("SERP") in the U.S. and Canada. Except as discussed below, these plans were frozen prior to the Merger.
	Unisource sponsored a defined benefit pension plan for its non-union and union employees and a SERP for certain highly compensated employees. On September 26, 2013, the U.S. defined benefit pension plan received actuarial certification that eligible U.S. non-union participants were permitted to receive lump sum payments for their full cash balance accounts. Expected benefit payments in the U.S. plan assume that vested terminated participants will take lump sum payments at retirement age. Union employees continue to accrue benefits under the U.S. defined benefit pension plan in accordance with their collective bargaining agreements.
	In Canada, Unisource sponsored one non-union and two union defined benefit plans also known as Registered Pension Plans. Additionally, Unisource maintained a nonregistered SERP for certain highly compensated employees in Canada that provided pension benefits in excess of the registered plan compensation limits. The non-union defined benefit plan and the SERP plan were frozen for service credit, but participants were still eligible for early retirement benefits, and final average earnings continued to be used for calculating retirement benefits. The Canada union defined benefit plans were frozen for new participants under the two collective bargaining agreements.
	Benefit Obligations and Funded Status
	The following table provides information about the Unisource U.S. and Canadian defined benefit pension and SERP plans assumed by Veritiv due to the Merger:
	(in millions)	U.S.				Canada
	Accumulated benefit obligation at December 31, 2014	$	93.7			$	79
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at July 1, 2014	$	87.9			$	92.7
	Service cost	0.4				0.1
	Interest cost	1.7				1.9
	Actuarial loss	5.9				4.4
	Benefits paid	(2.0		)		(2.0		)
	Settlements	(0.2		)		—
	Foreign exchange adjustments	—				(7.7		)
	Projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2014	$	93.7			$	89.4
	Change in plan assets:
	Plan assets at July 1, 2014	$	81.6			$	68.7
	Employer contributions	0.8				2
	Investment returns	0.4				4.1
	Benefits paid	(2.0		)		(2.0		)
	Administrative expenses paid	(0.4		)		—
	Settlements	(0.2		)		—
	Currency translation adjustments	—				(6.4		)
	Plan assets at December 31, 2014	$	80.2			$	66.4
	Underfunded status at December 31, 2014	$	(13.5	)		$	(23.0	)
	Balance Sheet Positions
		December 31, 2014
	(in millions)	U.S.				Canada
	Amounts recognized in the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets consist of:
	Other current liabilities	$	0.1			$	0.1
	Defined benefit pension obligations	13.4				22.9
	Net liability recognized	$	13.5			$	23
		December 31, 2014
	(in millions)	U.S.				Canada
	Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost and included in AOCI consist of:
	Net loss, net of tax	$	5.2			$	2.2
	Net Periodic Cost
	Total net periodic pension cost associated with the defined benefit pension and SERP plans is summarized below:
		Year Ended December 31, 2014
	(in millions)	U.S.				Canada
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	0.8			$	0.1
	Interest cost	1.7				1.9
	Expected return on plan assets	(3.1		)		(1.9		)
	Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	(0.6	)		$	0.1
	Veritiv does not expect any amounts in AOCI to be recognized as components of net periodic pension cost in 2015.
	Fair Value of Plan Assets
	U.S. and Canada pension plan assets are primarily invested in broad-based mutual funds and pooled funds comprised of U.S. and non-U.S. equities, U.S. and non-U.S. high-quality and high-yield fixed income securities, and short-term interest bearing securities or deposits.
	The underlying investments of the plan assets are either valued using quoted prices in active markets (Level 1) or valued as of the most recent trade date (Level 2). The following table presents Veritiv’s plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2014:
(in millions)	Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
Investments – U.S.:
Equity securities	$	53.3			$	53.3			$	—			$	—
Fixed income securities	26.7				26.7				—				—
Cash and short-term securities	0.2				0.2				—				—
Total	$	80.2			$	80.2			$	—			$	—
(in millions)	Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
Investments – Canada:
Equity securities	$	42.4			$	—			$	42.4			$	—
Fixed income securities	22.9				—				22.9				—
Cash and short-term securities	1.1				1.1				—				—
Total	$	66.4			$	1.1			$	65.3			$	—
The classification of fair value measurements within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement. Valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value are as follows:
* Equity Securities: Common and preferred stock are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded. Commingled funds are valued at the net asset value of units held at year end, as determined by a pricing vendor or the fund family. Mutual funds are valued at the net asset value of shares held at year end, as determined by the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded, or a pricing vendor or the fund family if an active market is not available.
* Fixed Income Securities: Corporate and government bonds, including asset backed securities, are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded, or based on institutional bid evaluations using proprietary models if an active market is not available. Mutual funds are valued at the net asset value of shares held at year end, as determined by the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded, or a pricing vendor or the fund family if an active market is not available.
* Cash and Short-term Securities: Cash and cash equivalents consist of U.S. and foreign currencies. Foreign currencies are reported in U.S. dollars based on currency exchange rates readily available in active markets. Short term securities are valued at the net asset value of units held at year end.
The weighted-average asset allocations of invested assets within Veritiv’s defined benefit pension plans as of December 31, 2014 were as follows:
									Asset Allocation Range
(in millions)	U.S.				Canada				U.S.		Canada
Equity securities	$	53.3			$	42.4			55 - 75%		50 - 70%
Fixed income securities	26.7				22.9				20 - 40%		30 - 50%
Cash and short-term securities	0.2				1.1				0 - 10%		0 - 5%
Total	$	80.2			$	66.4
Veritiv's investment objectives include maximizing long-term returns at acceptable risk levels, diversifying among asset classes, as applicable, and among investment managers as well as establishing certain risk parameters within asset classes.
Investment performance is evaluated at least quarterly. Total returns are compared to the weighted-average return of a benchmark mix of investments. Individual fund investments are compared to historical 3, 5 and 10 year returns achieved by funds with similar investment objectives.
Assumptions
The determination of Veritiv’s defined benefit obligations and pension expense is based on various assumptions, such as discount rates, expected long-term rates of return, rate of compensation increases, employee retirement patterns and payment selections, inflation, and mortality rates.
Veritiv's weighted average discount rates for its U.S. plans were determined by using cash flow matching techniques whereby the rates of yield curves, developed from U.S. corporate yield curves, were applied to the benefit obligations to determine the appropriate discount rate. Veritiv's weighted average discount rates for its Canadian plans were determined by using spot rates from yield curves, developed from high-quality bonds (rated AA or higher) by established rating agencies, matching the duration of the future expected benefit obligations.
Veritiv’s weighted-average expected rate of return was developed based on several factors, including projected and historical rates of returns, investment allocations of pension plan assets and inflation expectations. Veritiv evaluates the expected rate of return assumptions on an annual basis.
The following table presents significant weighted-average assumptions used in computing the benefit obligations:
	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	U.S.			Canada
Discount rate	3.75	%		4	%
Rate of compensation increases	N/A			3	%
The following table presents significant weighted-average assumptions used in computing net periodic benefit cost:
	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	U.S.			Canada
Discount rate	4.05	%		4.3	%
Rate of compensation increases	N/A			3	%
Expected long-term rate of return on assets	8	%		5.75	%
Cash Flows
Veritiv expects to contribute $0.1 million and $3.9 million to its U.S. and Canadian defined benefit pension and SERP plans, respectively, during 2015. Future benefit payments under the defined benefit pension and SERP plans are estimated as follows:
(in millions)	U.S.				Canada
2015	$	6.6			$	2.5
2016	4.7				2.7
2017	4.8				2.8
2018	4.8				2.9
2019	4.9				3
2020-2024	27.4				18.3
Multi-employer Plans
In conjunction with the Merger, Veritiv assumed responsibility for Unisource’s multi-employer plans. Veritiv's contributions were $3.2 million, $2.5 million and $2.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. It is reasonably possible that changes to Veritiv employees covered under these plans might result in additional contribution obligations to these plans. Any such obligations would be governed by the specific agreement between Veritiv and any such plan. Veritiv's contributions did not represent more than 5% of total contributions to any multi-employer plans. At the date these Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements were issued, Forms 5500 were not available for the plan years ending in 2014.
The risks of participating in these multi-employer pension plans are different from a single employer plan in the following aspects:
•	Assets contributed to the multi-employer plans by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers,
•	If a participating employer ceases contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be inherited by the remaining participating employers, and
•	If the Company stops participating in any of the multi-employer plans, the Company may be required to pay those plans an amount based on the underfunded status of the plan, referred to as a withdrawal liability.
Veritiv’s participation in the multi-employer plans for the year ended December 31, 2014 is outlined in the table below. The "EIN/Pension Plan Number" column provides the Employee Identification Number and the three-digit plan number, if applicable. The Pension Protection Act zone listed below is based on the latest information Veritiv received from the plan and is certified by the plan’s actuary. Plans in the red zone are generally less than 65% funded, plans in the yellow zone are less than 80% funded and plans in the green zone are at least 80% funded. The "FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented" column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan or a rehabilitation plan is either pending or has been implemented. The last column lists the expiration date(s) of the collective-bargaining agreement(s).
(in millions)	EIN/Pension Plan No.		Pension Protection Act Zone Status		FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented		Veritiv's Contributions										Surcharge Imposed	Expiration Date(s) of Collective Bargaining Agreement(s)
Pension Fund							2014				2013				2012
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund (1)	916145047/001		Green		No		$	1.5			$	1.2			$	1.3	No	9/30/2013 - 1/31/2017
Central States, Southeast & Southwest Areas Pension Fund	366044243/001		Red		Implemented		0.3				0.2				0.2		Yes	2/28/2015 - 11/30/2016
Teamsters Pension Plan of Philadelphia & Vicinity	231511735/001		Yellow		Implemented		0.3				0.3				0.3		Yes	3/31/2015 - 7/31/2015
Graphic Arts Industry Joint Pension Trust	521074215/001		Red		Implemented		0.1				0.1				0.1		Yes	6/16/16
New England Teamsters & Trucking Industry Pension	046372430/001		Red		Implemented		0.5				0.5				0.5		Yes	9/30/2017 & 11/30/2017
Western Pennsylvania Teamsters and Employers Pension Plan	256029946/001		Red		Implemented		0.2				0.2				0.2		Yes	3/31/2016 & 3/31/2017
Contributions for individually significant plans							2.9				2.5				2.6
Contributions to other multi-employer plans							0.3				—				—
Total contributions							$	3.2			$	2.5			$	2.6
(1) There are 17 collective bargaining units participating in the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust. As of December 31, 2014, five of these were under negotiations.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the carrying amounts of cash, receivables, payables and other components of other current assets and other current liabilities approximate their fair value due to the short maturity of these items. Borrowings under the ABL Facility are at variable interest rates and accordingly its carrying amount approximates fair value. There have been no transfers between the fair value measurement levels for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Company recognizes transfers between the fair value measurement levels at the end of the reporting period.
	At December 31, 2014, the pension plan assets were primarily comprised of mutual funds and pooled funds. The underlying investments of these funds were valued using either quoted prices in active markets or valued as of the most recent trade date. See Note 9, Employee Benefits Plans, for further detail.
	At the time of the Merger, the Company recorded a $58.8 million contingent liability associated with the Tax Receivable Agreement at fair value using a discounted cash flow model that reflected management's expectations about probability of payment. Key assumptions utilized in the discounted cash flow model included a discount rate of 4.8%, projected revenues and taxable income. The Company’s discounted cash flow model used significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs that were tied to the utilization of Unisource’s net operating losses, attributable to taxable periods prior to the Merger, by the Company. The contingent liability is remeasured at fair value at each reporting period with the change in fair value recognized in other expense (income), net in the Company’s Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations. At December 31, 2014, the Company remeasured the contingent liability using a discount rate of 4.7% and recorded $1.7 million of other expense related to the change in fair value. See Note 8, Related Party Transactions, for further discussion of the Tax Receivable Agreement.
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of the contingent liability for the year ended December 31, 2014:
	(in millions)	Contingent Liability
	Beginning balance, July 1, 2014	$	58.8
	Change in fair value adjustment	1.7
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	60.5

Supplementary_Financial_Statem

Supplementary Financial Statement Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Supplementary Financial Statement Information	11. SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION
	Other Current Assets
	The components of other current assets were as follows:
	(in millions)	December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Rebates receivable	$	58.1	$	18.4
	Prepaid expenses	25.7		5.6
	Other	25.5		2.3
	Other current assets	$	109.3	$	26.3
	Other Non-Current Assets
	The components of other non-current assets were as follows:
	(in millions)	December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Deferred financing costs	$	19.9	$	—
	Investments in real estate joint ventures	5.7		—
	Below market leasehold agreements	6		—
	Other	12.3		9.4
	Other non-current assets	$	43.9	$	9.4
	Accrued Payroll and Benefits
	The components of accrued payroll and benefits were as follows:
	(in millions)	December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued payroll and related taxes	$	32.4	$	11.2
	Accrued commissions	37		25.9
	Other	41.7		17.8
	Accrued payroll and benefits	$	111.1	$	54.9
	Other Accrued Liabilities
	The components of other accrued liabilities were as follows:
	(in millions)	December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued taxes	$	15.3	$	6.4
	Accrued customer incentives	24.1		12.8
	Accrued freight	10.1		2.4
	Accrued professional fees	15.1		—
	Other	35.9		14.9
	Other accrued liabilities	$	100.5	$	36.5
	Other Non-Current Liabilities
	The components of other non-current liabilities were as follows:
	(in millions)	December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Contingent liability associated with Tax Receivable Agreement	$	60.5	$	—
	Deferred compensation	18.2		—
	Straight-line rent	9.4		9.2
	Above market leasehold agreements	7		—
	Other	12.1		3.3
	Other non-current liabilities	$	107.2	$	12.5

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	12. EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Basic earnings (loss) per share for Veritiv common stock is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is similarly calculated, except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the dilutive potential common shares had been issued, except where the inclusion of such common shares would have an anti-dilutive impact.
	On the Distribution Date, Veritiv had 16,000,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, including 7,840,000 shares issued in a private placement to the UWWH Stockholder. The calculation of both basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 utilized 8,160,000 shares as no equity-based awards were outstanding prior to the Distribution Date, and Veritiv was a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Paper prior to that date. The calculation of both basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the year ended December 31, 2014 utilized 12,080,000 shares based on the weighted-average shares outstanding during this period, reflecting the impact of the private placement of shares to the UWWH Stockholder on the Distribution Date. Also, as the Company has not issued or granted any dilutive securities since the Distribution Date, there was no dilutive impact to shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions, except share and per share data)	2014			2013			2012
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(19.5	)	$	(0.0	)	$	14.4
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.1		)	0.2			(10.0		)
	Net income (loss)	$	(19.6	)	$	0.2		$	4.4
	Weighted-average number of shares outstanding – basic and diluted	12,080,000			8,160,000			8,160,000
	Earnings (loss) per share:
	Basic and diluted
	Continuing operations	$	(1.61	)	$	(0.00	)	$	1.76
	Discontinued operations	(0.01		)	0.02			(1.23		)
	Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(1.62	)	$	0.02		$	0.53

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	13. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	On the Distribution Date, Veritiv amended and restated its Certificate of Incorporation and its Bylaws. The following summarizes information concerning Veritiv's capital stock.
	Authorized Capital Stock
	As a result of the Spin-off, the Company’s authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share.
	Common Stock
	Shares Outstanding: On the Distribution Date, 8,160,000 shares of Veritiv common stock were distributed on a pro rata basis to the International Paper shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 20, 2014. Furthermore, the UWWH Stockholder, the sole shareholder of UWWH, received 7,840,000 shares of Veritiv common stock for all outstanding shares of UWWH common stock that it held on the Distribution Date. Following these distributions, Veritiv had 16,000,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
	Dividends: Each holder of common stock shall be entitled to participate equally in all dividends payable with respect to the common stock.
	Voting Rights: The holders of the Company’s common stock are entitled to vote only in the circumstances set forth in Veritiv's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Each holder of common stock shall be entitled to one vote for each share of common stock held of record by such holder upon all matters to be voted on by the holders of the common stock.
	Other Rights: Each holder of common stock shall be entitled to share equally, subject to any rights and preferences of the preferred stock (as fixed by resolutions, if any, of the Board of Directors), in the assets of the Company available for distribution, in the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of Veritiv, or upon any distribution of the assets of the Company.
	Preferred Stock
	Subject to the provisions of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Board of Directors of Veritiv is authorized to provide for the issuance of up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series. The Board of Directors may fix the number of shares constituting any series and determine the designation of the series, the dividend rates, rights of priority of dividend payment, the voting powers (if any) of the shares of the series, and the preferences and relative, participating, optional and other rights, if any, and any qualifications, limitations or restrictions, applicable to the shares of such series. No preferred stock was issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2014.
	Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Comprehensive income (loss) is reported in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) and consists of net income (loss) and other gains and losses affecting shareholders' equity that, under GAAP, are excluded from net income (loss). AOCI consisted of the following:
	(in millions)	December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(14.7	)	$	(4.7	)
	Adjustments to pension and other benefit liabilities, net of tax	(7.4		)	—
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(22.1	)	$	(4.7	)
	For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, there were no reclassifications out of AOCI.

EquityBased_Incentive_Plans

Equity-Based Incentive Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Equity-Based Incentive Plans	14. EQUITY-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS
	Veritiv Incentive Plans
	2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan – In conjunction with the Spin-off and the Merger, Veritiv adopted the Veritiv Corporation 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "Omnibus Incentive Plan").  A total of 2,080,000 shares of Veritiv common stock may be issued under the Omnibus Incentive Plan, subject to certain adjustment provisions. Veritiv may grant options, stock appreciation rights, stock purchase rights, restricted shares, restricted stock units, dividend equivalents, deferred share units, performance shares, performance units and other equity-based awards under the Omnibus Incentive Plan. Awards may be granted under the Omnibus Incentive Plan to any employee, director, consultant or other service provider of Veritiv or a subsidiary of Veritiv.
	On December 31, 2014, the Company granted 16,064 Deferred Share Units ("DSUs") to its non-employee directors. Each DSU is the economical equivalent of one share of Veritiv's common stock. The DSUs are fully vested and non-forfeitable as of the grant date and are payable in cash following the individual's termination of service as a Veritiv director. At December 31, 2014, the Company recognized $0.8 million in expense related to these units based on the closing market price of the Company's common stock. The DSUs were classified as a non-current liability and will be remeasured at each reporting date, with a corresponding adjustment to compensation expense.
	Subsequently, on January 1, 2015, the Company granted 63,217 restricted stock units ("RSUs") and 252,930 performance stock units ("PSUs") to certain of its employees based on the closing stock price of the Company's common stock on December 31, 2014. The RSUs will vest at the end of three years based on continued service. The PSUs will vest at the end of three years based on the Company’s financial results on earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") and total shareholder return, subject to continuing service. As of December 31, 2014, no expense was recognized for these awards.
	International Paper Incentive Plans
	At the time of the Spin-off, all equity awards held by employees of xpedx were granted under International Paper’s 2009 Incentive Compensation Plan or predecessor plans. In conjunction with the Spin-off and Merger, International Paper retained all rights and obligations of these incentive plans. xpedx's stock-based compensation expense and related income tax benefits associated with these International Paper plans were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014		2013		2012
	Total stock-based compensation expense	$	4.3	$	15.4	$	13.1
	Income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation	$	1.3	$	8.5	$	6.2

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Legal Proceedings
	From time to time, the Company is involved in various lawsuits, claims, and regulatory and administrative proceedings arising out of its business relating to general commercial and contractual matters, governmental regulations, intellectual property rights, labor and employment matters, tax and other actions.
	Although the ultimate outcome of any legal proceeding or investigation cannot be predicted with certainty, based on present information, including the Company's assessment of the merits of the particular claim, the Company does not expect that any asserted or unasserted legal claims or proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its cash flow, results of operations or financial condition.
	Escheat Audit
	During 2013, Unisource was notified by the State of Delaware that they intended to examine the books and records of Unisource to determine compliance with Delaware escheat laws. Since that date, seven other states have joined with Delaware in the audit process which is conducted by an outside firm on behalf of the states and covers the period from 1981 to present. The Company has been informed that similar audits have generally taken two to four years to complete. Due to the preliminary stage of this audit, the Company has determined that the ultimate outcome cannot be estimated at this time. Any claims or liabilities resulting from these audits could have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	16. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	During 2011, xpedx ceased its Canadian operations, which had provided distribution of printing supplies to Canadian-based customers. Additionally, xpedx ceased its printing press distribution business, which was located in the U.S. Both of these businesses were historically included in xpedx’s Print segment. The operations and cash flows of these components have been eliminated from the ongoing operations of xpedx, and going forward Veritiv will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of these components, as any assets and related obligations were retained by International Paper as part of the Spin-off. Prior to the Spin-off, these components were included in discontinued operations for all periods presented.
	Results of discontinued operations were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Loss from operations	$	(0.1	)	$	(0.5	)	$	(0.4	)
	Restructuring and disposal income (loss)	—			0.7			(10.1		)
	(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit of $0.0, $0.0 and $0.5, respectively	(0.1		)	0.2			(10.0		)

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment and Geographic Information	17. SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
	Effective July 1, 2014, in connection with the Spin-off and Merger, the Company reorganized its reportable segments as a result of a change in the way the Chief Executive Officer, who serves as the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), manages and evaluates the business. Previously, the Company had three reportable segments: Print, Packaging and Facility Solutions. During the third quarter of 2014, the Company realigned and expanded the Print segment into two separate reportable segments, Print and Publishing, and, therefore, expanded the number of reportable segments to four. In addition, as a result of the change in how the CODM manages and evaluates the business, certain costs such as executive costs, corporate affairs, finance, human resources, IT and legal that were previously allocated to the reportable segments are no longer allocated. The Company’s consolidated financial results now include a "Corporate & Other" category which includes certain assets and costs not primarily attributable to any of the reportable segments. Corporate & Other also includes the Veritiv Logistics Solutions business which provides transportation and warehousing solutions. As a result of these changes in segment reporting, all historical segment information has been revised to conform to the new presentation, with no resulting impact on the consolidated and combined results of operations.
	The following is a brief description of the four reportable segments, organized by major product category:
	•	Print – The Print segment sells and distributes commercial printing, writing, copying, digital, wide format and specialty paper products, graphics consumables and graphics equipment primarily in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. This segment also includes customized paper conversion services of commercial printing paper for distribution to document centers and form printers.
	•	Publishing – The Publishing segment sells and distributes coated and uncoated commercial printing papers to publishers, retailers, converters, printers and specialty businesses for use in magazines, catalogs, books, directories, gaming, couponing, retail inserts and direct mail. This segment also provides print management, procurement and supply chain management solutions to simplify paper and print procurement processes for its customers.
	•	Packaging – The Packaging segment provides standard as well as custom and comprehensive packaging solutions for customers based in North America and in key global markets. The business is strategically focused on higher growth industries including light industrial/general manufacturing, food processing and manufacturing, fulfillment and internet retail, as well as niche verticals based on geographical and functional expertise.
	•	Facility Solutions – The Facility Solutions segment sources and sells cleaning, break-room and other supplies such as towels, tissues, wipers and dispensers, can liners, commercial cleaning chemicals, soaps and sanitizers, sanitary maintenance supplies and equipment, safety and hazard supplies, and shampoos and amenities primarily in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
	In conjunction with the change in reportable segments, management re-evaluated its use of key performance metrics. Historically, xpedx presented operating profit, excluding certain charges, as its measure of operating performance for presentation of segment results. Based on the recent evaluation, Veritiv management has concluded that Adjusted EBITDA is the metric management uses to assess operating performance. Therefore, the current and prior period segment presentations reflect Adjusted EBITDA as the operating performance measure.
	The following tables present net sales, Adjusted EBITDA and certain other measures for each of the reportable segments and total continuing operations for the periods presented:
	(in millions)	Print			Publishing		Packaging		Facility Solutions		Corporate & Other			Total
	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Net sales	$	2,956.10		$	1,075.50	$	2,259.40	$	1,070.30	$	45.2		$	7,406.50
	Adjusted EBITDA	$	55.4		$	27.1	$	157	$	33.6	$	(151.1	)	$	122
	Depreciation and amortization	$	9.7		$	1.4	$	9.7	$	4.6	$	12.2		$	37.6
	Restructuring charges	$	1.5		$	—	$	1.4	$	0.6	$	0.5		$	4
	Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Net sales	$	2,399.60		$	807.9	$	1,600.30	$	844.6	$	—		$	5,652.40
	Adjusted EBITDA	$	43.9		$	16.4	$	117.9	$	14.4	$	(118.4	)	$	74.2
	Depreciation and amortization	$	4.4		$	0.6	$	2.6	$	1.5	$	8		$	17.1
	Restructuring charges	$	15.7		$	1.1	$	11.7	$	7.4	$	2		$	37.9
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Net sales	$	2,651.20		$	822.7	$	1,593.90	$	944.2	$	—		$	6,012.00
	Adjusted EBITDA	$	53		$	13.8	$	123.6	$	19.2	$	(120.1	)	$	89.5
	Depreciation and amortization	$	6.1		$	0.6	$	2.8	$	1.8	$	2.7		$	14
	Restructuring charges	$	20.4		$	0.3	$	7.1	$	5	$	2.3		$	35.1
	The table below presents a reconciliation of income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes reflected in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations to Total Adjusted EBITDA:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013		2012
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(21.6	)	$	0.4	$	23.5
	Interest expense, net	14			—		—
	Depreciation and amortization	37.6			17.1		14
	Restructuring charges	4			37.9		35.1
	Non-restructuring stock-based compensation	4			13.1		13.1
	LIFO expense	6.3			3.4		1
	Non-restructuring severance charges	2.6			2.3		0.6
	Merger and integration expenses	75.1			—		—
	Fair value adjustment on TRA contingent liability	1.7			—		—
	Other	(1.7		)	—		2.2
	Total Adjusted EBITDA	$	122		$	74.2	$	89.5
	The table below summarizes total assets as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
	(in millions)	31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Print	$	949.1		$	517.4
	Publishing	207.6			79.8
	Packaging	797.6			398.7
	Facility Solutions	381.3			201.7
	Corporate & Other	238.9			59.3
	Total assets	$	2,574.50		$	1,256.90
	Prior to the Merger, the Company's operations and identifiable assets were primarily located in the U.S. After the Merger, the Company's operations and identifiable assets are primarily located in the U.S. and Canada. The following table presents net sales and property and equipment, net by geographic area.
		Net Sales(1)							Property and Equipment, Net
		Year Ended December 31,							31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	(in millions)	2014			2013		2012
	U.S.	$	6,848.90		$	5,508.50	$	5,830.90	$	355	$	106.1
	Canada	408.2			25.2		32.6		18.7		—
	Rest of world	149.4			118.7		148.5		3.7		1
	Total	$	7,406.50		$	5,652.40	$	6,012.00	$	377.4	$	107.1
	(1) Net sales are attributed based on the location of the purchaser/destination.
	No single customer accounted for more than 5% of net sales for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Quarterly_Data_Unaudited

Quarterly Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Data (Unaudited)	18. QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)
	The unaudited quarterly results of operations for 2014 and 2013 are summarized below:
		2014
	(in millions, except share and per share data)	Three Months Ended
		31-Mar			30-Jun			September 30(2)			December 31(3)
	Net sales	$	1,307.40		$	1,329.00		$	2,390.30		$	2,379.80
	Cost of products sold	1,088.50			1,116.70			1,987.10			1,988.60
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	5.6			2.9			(14.0		)	(14.0		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.1		)	—			—			—
	Net income (loss)	5.5			2.9			(14.0		)	(14.0		)
	Weighted-average number of shares outstanding – basic and diluted	8,160,000			8,160,000			16,000,000			16,000,000
	Earnings (loss) per share (1):
	Basic and diluted
	Continuing operations	$	0.69		$	0.36		$	(0.88	)	$	(0.88	)
	Discontinued operations	(0.01		)	—			—			—
	Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.68		$	0.36		$	(0.88	)	$	(0.88	)
		2013
		Three Months Ended
		March 31(4)			June 30(5)			September 30(6)			December 31(7)
	Net sales	$	1,388.40		$	1,402.90		$	1,442.80		$	1,418.30
	Cost of products sold	1,159.30			1,172.10			1,214.10			1,191.30
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	(0.9		)	(2.3		)	5.2			(2.0		)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0.2			(0.1		)	(0.1		)	0.2
	Net income (loss)	(0.7		)	(2.4		)	5.1			(1.8		)
	Weighted-average number of shares outstanding – basic and diluted	8,160,000			8,160,000			8,160,000			8,160,000
	Earnings (loss) per share (1):
	Basic and diluted
	Continuing operations	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.28	)	$	0.64		$	(0.25	)
	Discontinued operations	0.02			(0.01		)	(0.01		)	0.02
	Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.29	)	$	0.63		$	(0.23	)
	(1) See Note 12 of the Notes to the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for discussion on the shares of common stock utilized in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share.
	(2) Includes $54.8 million of merger and integration expenses related to the Merger of Unisource and to integrate the combined businesses of xpedx and Unisource.
	(3) Includes $18.2 million of merger and integration expenses and $5.1 million of restructuring charges related to Veritiv's restructuring program of its North American operations.
	(4) Includes $7.1 million of restructuring charges related to xpedx's restructuring plan.
	(5) Includes $17.3 million of restructuring charges related to xpedx's restructuring plan.
	(6) Includes $6.0 million of restructuring charges related to xpedx's restructuring plan.
	(7) Includes $7.5 million of restructuring charges related to xpedx's restructuring plan.

Business_and_Summary_of_Signif1

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Consolidation	Prior to the Distribution Date, Veritiv’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows consisted of only the xpedx business of International Paper and have been derived from International Paper’s historical accounting records. The financial results of xpedx have been presented on a carve-out basis through the Distribution Date, while the financial results for Veritiv, post Spin-off, are prepared on a stand-alone basis. As such, the audited Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2014 consist of:
	•	the combined results of operations of xpedx for the six months ended June 30, 2014 on a carve-out basis, and
	•	the consolidated results of Veritiv on a stand-alone basis for the six months ended December 31, 2014.
	The combined financial statements as of December 31, 2013 and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 consist entirely of the combined results of xpedx on a carve-out basis.
	As of December 31, 2014, all intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Prior to the Distribution Date, all significant intercompany transactions between xpedx and International Paper have been included for the periods prior to the Spin-off and were considered to be effectively settled for cash at the time the transaction was recorded. The total net effect of the settlement of these intercompany transactions is reflected in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows as a financing activity and in the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets as Parent company investment.
	For periods prior to the Spin-off, the combined financial statements include expense allocations for certain functions previously provided by International Paper, including, but not limited to, general corporate expenses related to finance, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, insurance and stock-based compensation. These expenses have been allocated on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder principally allocated on the basis of percent of capital employed, headcount, sales or other measures. Management considers the basis on which the expenses have been allocated to reasonably reflect the utilization of services provided to or for the benefit received by xpedx during those periods. The allocations may not, however, reflect the expenses xpedx would have incurred as an independent company for the periods presented. Actual costs that may have been incurred if xpedx had been a stand-alone company would depend on a number of factors, including the organizational structure, whether functions were outsourced or performed by employees and strategic decisions made in areas such as information technology and infrastructure. Veritiv is unable to determine what such costs would have been had xpedx been independent.
Use of Estimates	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenue and expenses, and certain financial statement disclosures. Estimates and assumptions are used for, but not limited to, revenue recognition, accounts receivable valuation, inventory valuation, employee benefit plans, income tax contingency accruals and valuation allowances and goodwill and other intangible asset valuations. Although these estimates are based on management's knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, actual results may ultimately differ from these estimates and assumptions. Estimates are revised as additional information becomes available.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and delivery has occurred. Revenue is recognized when the customer takes title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership. Revenue is recorded at the time of shipment for customer terms designated f.o.b. (free on board) shipping point. For sales transactions with customers designated f.o.b. destination, revenue is recorded when the product is delivered to the customer’s delivery site, when title and risk of loss are transferred. Shipping terms are determined on a customer-by-customer or order-by-order basis. When management cannot conclude collectability is reasonably assured for shipments to a particular customer, revenue associated with that customer is not recognized until cash is collected or management is otherwise able to establish that collectability is reasonably assured.
	Certain revenues are derived from shipments arranged by the Company made directly from a manufacturer to a customer. The Company is considered to be a principal to these transactions because, among other factors, it controls pricing to the customer, bears the credit risk of the customer defaulting on payment and is the primary obligor.
Purchase Incentives and Customer Rebates	Veritiv enters into agreements with suppliers that entitle Veritiv to receive rebates, allowances and other discounts based on the attainment of specified purchasing levels or sales to certain customers. Purchase incentives are recorded as a reduction to inventory and recognized in cost of products sold as the product is sold.
	Veritiv also enters into incentive agreements with its customers, which are generally based on sales to these customers. Veritiv records estimated rebates to customers as a reduction to gross sales as customer revenue is recognized.
Distribution Expenses	Distribution expenses consist of storage, handling and delivery costs including freight to the Company's customers’ destination.
Merger and Integration Expenses	Merger and integration expenses are expensed as incurred. Merger expenses include advisory, legal and other professional fees directly associated with the Merger. Integration expenses include professional services and project management fees, retention compensation, termination benefits (including change-in-control bonuses), rebranding and other non-recurring or redundant costs to integrate the combined businesses of xpedx and Unisource.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts receivables are recognized net of allowances that primarily consist of allowance for doubtful accounts of $31.7 million and $22.5 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, with the remaining balance of $7.3 million and $0.2 million being comprised of other allowances as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects the best estimate of losses inherent in the Company’s accounts receivable portfolio determined on the basis of historical experience, specific allowances for known troubled accounts and other available evidence. The other allowances balance is inclusive of credit risks, returns, discounts and any other items affecting the realization of these assets. Accounts receivable are written off when management determines they are uncollectible.
Inventory	The Company's inventories are primarily comprised of finished goods and primarily valued at cost as determined by the last-in first-out ("LIFO") method. Such valuations are not in excess of market. Elements of cost in inventories include the purchase price invoiced by a supplier, plus inbound freight and related costs and reduced by estimated volume-based discounts and early pay discounts available from certain suppliers.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for replacements and major improvements are capitalized, whereas repair and maintenance costs that do not improve service potential or extend economic life are expensed as incurred. The Company capitalizes certain computer software and development costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining software for internal use. Costs related to the development of internally developed software, other than those incurred during the application development stage, are expensed as incurred.
	Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Land is not depreciated, and construction-in-progress ("CIP") is not depreciated until ready for service. Leased property and improvements to leased property are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term or useful life of the asset, whichever is less.
	Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment, other than land and CIP, is based upon the following estimated useful lives:
	Buildings	40 years
	Leasehold improvements	1 to 20 years
	Machinery and equipment	3 to 15 years
	Equipment capital leases and assets related to financing obligations with related party	3 to 15 years
	Internally developed software	3 to 5 years
	Depreciation and amortization expenses, including the depreciation expense for assets under capital leases and amortization expense of internally developed software, totaled $32.9 million, $15.9 million and $12.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Accumulated depreciation on equipment capital leases and assets related to financing obligations with related party as of December 31, 2014 was $15.6 million. Veritiv did not have any capital leases as of December 31, 2013. Amortization expense of the internally developed software was $11.0 million, $8.3 million and $3.0 million during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. During 2014, there were no depreciation amounts included in restructuring. During 2013 and 2012, $0.3 million and $1.2 million of depreciation was included in restructuring.
	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, unamortized internally developed software costs, including amounts recorded in CIP, were $44.6 million and $17.1 million, respectively.
	Upon retirement or other disposal of property and equipment, the cost and related amount of accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the asset and accumulated depreciation accounts, respectively. The difference, if any, between the net asset value and the proceeds is included in net income.
Leases	The Company leases certain property and equipment used for operations. Such lease arrangements are reviewed for capital or operating classification at their inception.
	Capital lease obligations consist of delivery equipment, material handling equipment, computer hardware and office equipment which are leased through third parties under non-cancelable leases with terms generally ranging from three to eight years. Many of the delivery equipment leases include annual rate increases based on the Consumer Price Index which are included in the calculation of the initial lease obligation. The carrying value of the related equipment associated with these capital leases is included within property and equipment, net in the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets at December 31, 2014, and depreciated over the term of the lease. The Company does not record rent expense for capital leases. Rather, rental payments under the lease are recognized as a reduction of the capital lease obligation and interest expense. Depreciation expense for assets under capital leases is included in the total depreciation expense disclosed in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations.
	All other leases are operating leases. Certain lease agreements include renewal options and rent escalation clauses. Assets subject to an operating lease and the related lease payments are not recorded on the Company’s balance sheet. Rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term.
	The term for all types of leases begins on the date the Company becomes legally obligated for the rent payments or takes possession of the asset, whichever is earlier.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill relating to a single business reporting unit is included as an asset of the applicable segment. Goodwill arising from major acquisitions that involve multiple reportable segments is allocated to the reporting units based on the relative fair value of the reporting unit.
	Goodwill is reviewed by Veritiv for impairment on a reporting unit basis annually on October 1st or more frequently if indicators are present or changes in circumstances suggest that impairment may exist. The testing of goodwill for possible impairment is a two-step process. In the first step, the fair value of a reporting unit is compared with its carrying value, including goodwill. If fair value exceeds the carrying value, goodwill is not considered to be impaired. If the fair value of a reporting unit is below the carrying value, then step two is performed to measure the amount of the goodwill impairment loss for the reporting unit. This analysis requires the determination of the fair value of all of the individual assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, including any currently unrecognized intangible assets, as if the reporting unit had been purchased on the analysis date. Once these fair values have been determined, the implied fair value of the unit’s goodwill is calculated as the excess, if any, of the fair value of the reporting unit determined in step one over the fair value of the net assets determined in step two. The carrying value of goodwill is then reduced to this implied value, or to zero if the fair value of the assets exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, through a goodwill impairment charge. The impairment test performed during the fourth quarter of 2014 and 2013 indicated the fair value of the reporting units containing goodwill was in excess of the related carrying value of the net assets.
	Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recorded at fair value. The Company's intangible assets include customer relationships, trademarks and trade names and non-compete agreements. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are subsequently amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets	Long-lived assets, including finite-lived intangible assets, are amortized and tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate their carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets based on the undiscounted future cash flow the assets are expected to generate and recognize an impairment loss when estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset, if any, are less than the carrying value of the asset. When an impairment is identified, the Company reduces the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flow approach or, when available and appropriate, to comparable market values.
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans	The Company sponsors and/or contributes to defined contribution plans, defined benefit pension plans and multi-employer pension plans in the United States. In addition, the Company and its subsidiaries have various pension plans and other forms of retirement arrangements outside the United States. See Note 9, Employee Benefit Plans, for additional information.
	Prior to the Spin-off, certain of xpedx’s employees participated in defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans sponsored and accounted for by International Paper. In conjunction with the Spin-off, the above plans were frozen for the xpedx employees, and International Paper retained the associated liabilities. Certain xpedx union employees were added as participants to the Unisource defined benefit pension plan. In conjunction with the Merger, Veritiv assumed responsibility for Unisource’s defined benefit plans and Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") in the U.S. and Canada. Except as discussed below, these plans were frozen prior to the Merger.  Union employees continue to accrue benefits under the U.S. defined benefit pension plan in accordance with their collective bargaining agreements.
	The determination of defined benefit pension and postretirement plan obligations and their associated costs requires the use of actuarial computations to estimate participant plan benefits to which the employees will be entitled. The Company’s significant assumptions in this regard include discount rates, rate of future compensation increases, expected long-term rates of return on plan assets, mortality rates, and other factors. Each assumption is developed using relevant company experience in conjunction with market-related data in the U.S. and Canada. All actuarial assumptions are reviewed annually with third-party consultants and adjusted, as necessary.
	For the recognition of net periodic postretirement cost, the calculation of the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is derived using the fair value of plan assets at the measurement date. Actual results that differ from the Company's assumptions are accumulated and amortized on a straight-line basis only to the extent they exceed 10% of the higher of the fair value of plan assets or the projected benefit obligation, over the estimated remaining service period of active participants. The fair value of plan assets is determined based on market prices or estimated fair value at the measurement date.
	The Company also makes contributions to multi-employer pension plans for its union employees covered by such plans. For these plans, the Company recognizes a liability only for any required contributions to the plans or surcharges imposed by the plans that are accrued and unpaid at the balance sheet date. The Company does not record an asset or liability to recognize the funded status of the plans.
Share-based Compensation	The Company measures and records compensation expense for all stock-based awards based on the grant date fair values over the vesting period of the awards.
Income Tax	Veritiv records its global tax provision based on the respective tax rules and regulations for the jurisdictions in which it operates. Where Veritiv believes that a tax position is supportable for income tax purposes, the item is included in the appropriate income tax returns. Where treatment of a position is uncertain, liabilities are recorded based upon an evaluation of the more likely than not outcome considering technical merits of the position based on specific tax regulations and facts of each matter. Changes to recorded liabilities are made only when an identifiable event occurs that alters the likely outcome, such as settlement with the relevant tax authority, the expiration of statutes of limitation for the subject tax year, change in tax laws, or a recent court case that addresses the matter.
	Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Significant judgment is required in evaluating the need for and magnitude of appropriate valuation allowances against deferred tax assets. The realization of these assets is dependent on generating future taxable income, as well as successful implementation of various tax planning strategies.
	While Veritiv believes that these judgments and estimates are appropriate and reasonable under the circumstances, actual resolution of these matters may differ from recorded estimated amounts.
Fair Value Measurement	Fair value is the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The following fair value hierarchy is used in selecting inputs, with the highest priority given to Level 1, as these are the most transparent or reliable.
	Level 1 –	Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2 –	Observable market-based inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3 –	Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability reflecting the reporting entity’s own assumptions or external inputs from inactive markets.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations	The assets and liabilities of the foreign subsidiaries are translated from their respective local currencies to the U.S. dollars at the appropriate spot rates as of the balance sheet date. Changes in the carrying value of these assets and liabilities attributable to fluctuations in spot rates are recognized in foreign currency translation adjustment, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"). See Note 13, Shareholders' Equity, for further detail.
	The revenues and expenses of the foreign subsidiaries are translated using the monthly average exchange rates during the year. The gains or losses from foreign currency transactions are included in other expense (income), net in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations.
New Accounting Pronouncements
	Standard		Description	Date of Adoption	Effect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
	Standards that are not yet adopted:
	ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)		The standard will replace existing revenue recognition standards and significantly expand the disclosure requirements for revenue arrangements. It may be adopted either retrospectively or on a modified retrospective basis to new contracts and existing contracts with remaining performance obligations as of the effective date.	1-Jan-17	The Company is currently evaluating the alternative methods of adoption and the effect on its Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and related disclosures.

Business_and_Summary_of_Signif2

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Allowances for Accounts Receivable	Below is a rollforward of the Company's accounts receivable allowances for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014				2013			2012
	Beginning balance, January 1	$	22.7			$	25.3		$	26.2
	Add / (Deduct):
	Provision for bad debt expense	12.8				6.4			8.7
	Net write-offs and other adjustments	(9.8		)		(9.0		)	(9.6		)
	Other(1)	13.3				—			—
	Ending balance, December 31	$	39			$	22.7		$	25.3
	(1) Represents accounts receivable allowances recorded in connection with the Merger.
Property and Equipment, Net	The components of property and equipment, net were as follows:
	(in millions)	December 31,				December 31,
		2014				2013
	Land, buildings and improvements	$	128.9			$	143.8
	Machinery and equipment	110.2				72.5
	Equipment capital leases and assets related to financing obligations with related party	232				—
	Internally developed software	114.4				84.5
	Construction-in-progress	14				4.9
	Less: Accumulated depreciation and software amortization	(222.1		)		(198.6		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	377.4			$	107.1
	Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment, other than land and CIP, is based upon the following estimated useful lives:
	Buildings	40 years
	Leasehold improvements	1 to 20 years
	Machinery and equipment	3 to 15 years
	Equipment capital leases and assets related to financing obligations with related party	3 to 15 years
	Internally developed software	3 to 5 years
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Standards
	Standard		Description		Date of Adoption		Effect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
	Standards that are not yet adopted:
	ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)		The standard will replace existing revenue recognition standards and significantly expand the disclosure requirements for revenue arrangements. It may be adopted either retrospectively or on a modified retrospective basis to new contracts and existing contracts with remaining performance obligations as of the effective date.		1-Jan-17		The Company is currently evaluating the alternative methods of adoption and the effect on its Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and related disclosures.

Merger_with_Unisource_Tables

Merger with Unisource (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Components of Merger and Integration Costs	The following table below summarizes the components of merger and integration expenses:
		(in millions)
	Legal and other professional and consulting fees	$	29.7
	Retention compensation and termination benefits	37.9
	Other	7.5
	Total merger and integration expenses	$	75.1
Schedule of Business Acquisition Purchase Price
	Preliminary estimated purchase price:	(in millions)
	Fair value of Veritiv shares transferred	$	284.7
	Cash payments associated with customary working capital and net indebtedness adjustments	39.1
	Fair value of contingent liability associated with the Tax Receivable Agreement	58.8
	Total preliminary estimated purchase price	$	382.6
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
	Preliminary Allocation:	(in millions)
	Cash	$	70.9
	Accounts receivable	448.4
	Inventories	353.8
	Deferred income tax assets	71.1
	Property and equipment	299
	Goodwill	26
	Other intangible assets	31.5
	Other current and non-current assets (including below market leasehold agreements)	61.8
	Accounts payable	(284.2		)
	Long-term debt (including equipment capital leases)	(313.2		)
	Financing obligations to related party	(233.1		)
	Defined benefit pension obligations	(30.3		)
	Other current and non-current liabilities (including above market leasehold agreements)	(119.1		)
	Total purchase price	$	382.6
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination	The purchase price allocated to the identifiable intangible assets acquired is as follows:
		Value			Estimated Weighted-Average Useful Life
		(in millions)			(in years)
	Customer relationships	$	24.3		14.8
	Trademarks/Trade names	4.1			3.6
	Non-compete agreements	3.1			1
	Total identifiable intangible assets acquired	$	31.5
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents results as if the Merger and the related financing, further described in Note 5, Debt, occurred on January 1, 2013. The historical consolidated financial information of the Company and Unisource has been adjusted in the pro forma information to give effect to pro forma events that are directly attributable to the transactions and factually supportable. The unaudited pro forma results do not reflect events that have occurred or may occur after the transactions, including the impact of any synergies expected to result from the Merger. Accordingly, the unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations as they would have been had the transactions been effected on the assumed date, nor is it necessarily an indication of future operating results.
	(Unaudited)	Year Ended
		December 31,
	(in millions, except share and per share data)	2014			2013
	Net sales	$	9,314.10		$	9,741.50
	Net income(1)	$	22.7		$	181.1
	Earnings per share – basic and diluted	$	1.42		$	11.32
	Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic and diluted	16,000,000			16,000,000
	(1) Unisource's historical results for the year ended December 31, 2013 include the reversal of a $238.7 million valuation allowance against its U.S. federal and a substantial portion of its state net deferred tax assets.

Restructuring_Charges_Tables

Restructuring Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Veritiv Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve	The corresponding liability and activity are detailed in the table below.
	(in millions)	Severance and Related Costs			Other Direct Costs			Total
	Liability at December 31, 2013	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Costs incurred	4.7			0.4			5.1
	Payments	(1.0		)	(0.2		)	(1.2		)
	Liability at December 31, 2014	$	3.7		$	0.2		$	3.9
xpedx Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Costs	The income and charges were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014				2013				2012
	Facility costs	$	0.3			$	15.2			$	13
	Severance	0.2				16.9				11.9
	Personnel costs	—				10.9				10.6
	Accelerated amortization and depreciation	—				0.3				1.2
	Professional services	—				1				1.1
	Gain on sale of fixed assets	(1.6		)		(6.4		)		(2.7		)
	Total	$	(1.1	)		$	37.9			$	35.1
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve	The corresponding liability and activity during the periods presented are detailed in the table below. In connection with the Spin-off on July 1, 2014, the remaining liability at June 30, 2014 was transferred to International Paper. See Note 8, Related Party Transactions, for more details.
	(in millions)	Total
	Liability at December 31, 2012	$	3.8
	Costs incurred	44
	Payments	(39.7		)
	Adjustment of prior year's estimate	(0.4		)
	Liability at December 31, 2013	7.7
	Costs incurred	0.1
	Payments	(3.9		)
	Adjustment of prior year's estimate	(0.3		)
	Liability transferred to Parent in connection with Spin-off	(3.6		)
	Liability at December 31, 2014	$	—

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	The following table sets forth the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during 2014:
	(in millions)	Print			Publishing		Packaging		Facility Solutions		Corporate & Other		Total
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	—		$	—	$	26.4	$	—	$	—	$	26.4
	Additions to goodwill	—			—		17.9		1.9		6.2		26
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	—		$	—	$	44.3	$	1.9	$	6.2	$	52.4
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	The components of the Company's other intangible assets were as follows:
		December 31, 2014							December 31, 2013
	(in millions)	Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
	Customer relationships	$	55		$	23.7	$	31.3	$	30.7	$	21.5	$	9.2
	Trademarks/Trade names	4.3			1.1		3.2		0.2		0.1		0.1
	Non-compete agreements	3.1			1.5		1.6		—		—		—
	Total	$	62.4		$	26.3	$	36.1	$	30.9	$	21.6	$	9.3
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is as follows (in millions):
	Year		Total
	2015		$	5.8
	2016		3.6
	2017		3.6
	2018		3.6
	2019		3.3

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Obligations	the Company's long-term debt obligations were as follows:
	(in millions)	31-Dec-14
	ABL Facility	$	847.8
	Equipment capital lease obligations	11
	Total debt	858.8
	Less: current portion of long-term debt	(3.8		)
	Long-term debt, net of current maturities	$	855

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Payments for Operating and Capital Leases	Future minimum lease payments at December 31, 2014 were as follows:
					Operating Leases
	(in millions)	Financing Obligations to Related Party and Equipment Capital Leases			Lease Obligations		Sublease Income			Total
	2015	$	20.7		$	77.8	$	(0.3	)	$	77.5
	2016	19.8			68.1		(0.2		)	67.9
	2017	19.4			58.3		(0.1		)	58.2
	2018	8.9			49.4		(0.1		)	49.3
	2019	0.4			40.7		—			40.7
	Thereafter	0.3			87.2		—			87.2
		69.5			381.5		(0.7		)	380.8
	Amount representing interest	(6.3		)	—		—			—
	Total future minimum lease payments	$	63.2		$	381.5	$	(0.7	)	$	380.8

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	The domestic (United States) and foreign components of the Company's income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Domestic (United States)	$	(19.0	)	$	(2.1	)	$	15.8
	Foreign	(2.6		)	2.5			7.7
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(21.6	)	$	0.4		$	23.5
Schedule of Provision for Income Tax (Benefit) Expense	Income tax expense (benefit) in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations consisted of the following:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Current Provision:
	U.S. Federal	$	5		$	(3.3	)	$	4.6
	U.S. State	0.9			(0.1		)	1
	Foreign	1.7			0.5			2.1
	Total current income tax expense (benefit)	$	7.6		$	(2.9	)	$	7.7
	Deferred, net:
	U.S. Federal	$	(8.3	)	$	3		$	1
	U.S. State	(1.2		)	0.2			0.3
	Foreign	(0.2		)	0.1			0.1
	Total deferred, net	(9.7		)	3.3			1.4
	Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	$	(2.1	)	$	0.4		$	9.1
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	Reconciliation between the federal statutory rate and the effective tax rate is as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(21.6	)	$	0.4		$	23.5
	Statutory U.S. income tax rate	35		%	35		%	35		%
	Tax expense using statutory U.S. income tax rate	$	(7.6	)	$	0.1		$	8.2
	Foreign income tax rate differential	0.3			(0.1		)	(0.6		)
	State tax (net of federal benefit)	(0.3		)	—			0.7
	Meals and entertainment	0.7			0.4			0.6
	Transaction costs	1.6			—			—
	Change in valuation allowance	2			—			—
	Executive compensation	0.9			—			—
	Other	0.3			—			0.2
	Income tax provision	$	(2.1	)	$	0.4		$	9.1
	Effective income tax rate	9.7		%	100		%	38.7		%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
	(in millions)	U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Deferred income tax assets:
	Accrued compensation	$	16.8		$	—		$	7.1		$	—
	Capital lease obligations to related party	86.8			0.8			—			—
	Goodwill and other intangibles, net	5.7			—			18.2			—
	Property and equipment, net	—			0.3			—			—
	Long-term compensation	15.2			6			8.3			—
	Net operating losses and credit carryforwards	120.5			8.7			3.4			—
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	13.8			—			8.6			—
	Other	1.8			0.5			3.7			0.5
	Gross deferred income tax assets	260.6			16.3			49.3			0.5
	Less valuation allowance	(26.1		)	(15.7		)	—			—
	Total deferred tax asset	234.5			0.6			49.3			0.5
	Deferred income tax liabilities:
	Property and equipment, net	(95.1		)	—			(8.7		)	—
	Inventory reserve	(50.1		)	—			(31.9		)	—
	Prepaid assets	(3.8		)	—			—			—
	Other	(1.6		)	—			—			—
	Total deferred tax liability	$	(150.6	)	$	—		$	(40.6	)	$	—
	Net deferred income tax asset (liability)	$	83.9		$	0.6		$	8.7		$	0.5
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward	The following table presents the rollforward of activity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 for uncertain tax positions:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Beginning of period	$	(0.6	)	$	(1.7	)	$	(1.4	)
	Additions based on tax positions taken during the current period	—			—			(0.3		)
	Reductions based on tax positions taken during a prior period	0.6			—			—
	Additions based on tax positions taken during a prior period	(1.0		)	—			—
	Lapses of statutes of limitations	—			1.1			—
	Total gross unrecognized tax benefit	$	(1.0	)	$	(0.6	)	$	(1.7	)
Summary of Valuation Allowance	Deferred income tax asset valuation allowance is as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014
	Balance at July 1, 2014	$	39.8
	Additions	2
	Subtractions	—
	Balance at end of year	$	41.8

RelatedParty_Transactions_Tabl

Related-Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Parent Company Investment	Net transfers (to) from International Paper are included within Parent company equity on the Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2013. The components of net transfers (to) from Parent for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Intercompany sales and purchases, net	$	255.4		$	556.6		$	575.2
	Cash pooling and general financing activities	(322.5		)	(675.8		)	(695.4		)
	Corporate allocations including income taxes	34.7			84.1			84.8
	Net adjustments in conjunction with the Spin-off	(49.6		)	—			—
	Total net transfers to International Paper	$	(82.0	)	$	(35.1	)	$	(35.4	)

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations, Fair Value of Plan Assets, and Funded Status of Plan	The following table provides information about the Unisource U.S. and Canadian defined benefit pension and SERP plans assumed by Veritiv due to the Merger:
	(in millions)	U.S.				Canada
	Accumulated benefit obligation at December 31, 2014	$	93.7			$	79
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at July 1, 2014	$	87.9			$	92.7
	Service cost	0.4				0.1
	Interest cost	1.7				1.9
	Actuarial loss	5.9				4.4
	Benefits paid	(2.0		)		(2.0		)
	Settlements	(0.2		)		—
	Foreign exchange adjustments	—				(7.7		)
	Projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2014	$	93.7			$	89.4
	Change in plan assets:
	Plan assets at July 1, 2014	$	81.6			$	68.7
	Employer contributions	0.8				2
	Investment returns	0.4				4.1
	Benefits paid	(2.0		)		(2.0		)
	Administrative expenses paid	(0.4		)		—
	Settlements	(0.2		)		—
	Currency translation adjustments	—				(6.4		)
	Plan assets at December 31, 2014	$	80.2			$	66.4
	Underfunded status at December 31, 2014	$	(13.5	)		$	(23.0	)
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet	Balance Sheet Positions
		December 31, 2014
	(in millions)	U.S.				Canada
	Amounts recognized in the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets consist of:
	Other current liabilities	$	0.1			$	0.1
	Defined benefit pension obligations	13.4				22.9
	Net liability recognized	$	13.5			$	23
		December 31, 2014
	(in millions)	U.S.				Canada
	Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost and included in AOCI consist of:
	Net loss, net of tax	$	5.2			$	2.2
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized	Total net periodic pension cost associated with the defined benefit pension and SERP plans is summarized below:
		Year Ended December 31, 2014
	(in millions)	U.S.				Canada
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	0.8			$	0.1
	Interest cost	1.7				1.9
	Expected return on plan assets	(3.1		)		(1.9		)
	Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	(0.6	)		$	0.1
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	The following table presents Veritiv’s plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2014:
	(in millions)	Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
	Investments – U.S.:
	Equity securities	$	53.3			$	53.3			$	—			$	—
	Fixed income securities	26.7				26.7				—				—
	Cash and short-term securities	0.2				0.2				—				—
	Total	$	80.2			$	80.2			$	—			$	—
	(in millions)	Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
	Investments – Canada:
	Equity securities	$	42.4			$	—			$	42.4			$	—
	Fixed income securities	22.9				—				22.9				—
	Cash and short-term securities	1.1				1.1				—				—
	Total	$	66.4			$	1.1			$	65.3			$	—
	The weighted-average asset allocations of invested assets within Veritiv’s defined benefit pension plans as of December 31, 2014 were as follows:
										Asset Allocation Range
	(in millions)	U.S.				Canada				U.S.		Canada
	Equity securities	$	53.3			$	42.4			55 - 75%		50 - 70%
	Fixed income securities	26.7				22.9				20 - 40%		30 - 50%
	Cash and short-term securities	0.2				1.1				0 - 10%		0 - 5%
	Total	$	80.2			$	66.4
Schedule of Assumptions Used	The following table presents significant weighted-average assumptions used in computing the benefit obligations:
		Year Ended December 31, 2014
		U.S.			Canada
	Discount rate	3.75	%		4	%
	Rate of compensation increases	N/A			3	%
	The following table presents significant weighted-average assumptions used in computing net periodic benefit cost:
		Year Ended December 31, 2014
		U.S.			Canada
	Discount rate	4.05	%		4.3	%
	Rate of compensation increases	N/A			3	%
	Expected long-term rate of return on assets	8	%		5.75	%
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	Veritiv expects to contribute $0.1 million and $3.9 million to its U.S. and Canadian defined benefit pension and SERP plans, respectively, during 2015. Future benefit payments under the defined benefit pension and SERP plans are estimated as follows:
	(in millions)	U.S.				Canada
	2015	$	6.6			$	2.5
	2016	4.7				2.7
	2017	4.8				2.8
	2018	4.8				2.9
	2019	4.9				3
	2020-2024	27.4				18.3
Schedule of Multiemployer Plans	Veritiv’s participation in the multi-employer plans for the year ended December 31, 2014 is outlined in the table below. The "EIN/Pension Plan Number" column provides the Employee Identification Number and the three-digit plan number, if applicable. The Pension Protection Act zone listed below is based on the latest information Veritiv received from the plan and is certified by the plan’s actuary. Plans in the red zone are generally less than 65% funded, plans in the yellow zone are less than 80% funded and plans in the green zone are at least 80% funded. The "FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented" column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan or a rehabilitation plan is either pending or has been implemented. The last column lists the expiration date(s) of the collective-bargaining agreement(s).
	(in millions)	EIN/Pension Plan No.		Pension Protection Act Zone Status		FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented		Veritiv's Contributions										Surcharge Imposed	Expiration Date(s) of Collective Bargaining Agreement(s)
	Pension Fund							2014				2013				2012
	Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund (1)	916145047/001		Green		No		$	1.5			$	1.2			$	1.3	No	9/30/2013 - 1/31/2017
	Central States, Southeast & Southwest Areas Pension Fund	366044243/001		Red		Implemented		0.3				0.2				0.2		Yes	2/28/2015 - 11/30/2016
	Teamsters Pension Plan of Philadelphia & Vicinity	231511735/001		Yellow		Implemented		0.3				0.3				0.3		Yes	3/31/2015 - 7/31/2015
	Graphic Arts Industry Joint Pension Trust	521074215/001		Red		Implemented		0.1				0.1				0.1		Yes	6/16/16
	New England Teamsters & Trucking Industry Pension	046372430/001		Red		Implemented		0.5				0.5				0.5		Yes	9/30/2017 & 11/30/2017
	Western Pennsylvania Teamsters and Employers Pension Plan	256029946/001		Red		Implemented		0.2				0.2				0.2		Yes	3/31/2016 & 3/31/2017
	Contributions for individually significant plans							2.9				2.5				2.6
	Contributions to other multi-employer plans							0.3				—				—
	Total contributions							$	3.2			$	2.5			$	2.6
	(1) There are 17 collective bargaining units participating in the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust. As of December 31, 2014, five of these were under negotiations.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of the contingent liability for the year ended December 31, 2014:
	(in millions)	Contingent Liability
	Beginning balance, July 1, 2014	$	58.8
	Change in fair value adjustment	1.7
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	60.5

Supplementary_Financial_Statem1

Supplementary Financial Statement Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Current Assets	The components of other current assets were as follows:
	(in millions)	December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Rebates receivable	$	58.1	$	18.4
	Prepaid expenses	25.7		5.6
	Other	25.5		2.3
	Other current assets	$	109.3	$	26.3
Other Non-Current Assets	The components of other non-current assets were as follows:
	(in millions)	December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Deferred financing costs	$	19.9	$	—
	Investments in real estate joint ventures	5.7		—
	Below market leasehold agreements	6		—
	Other	12.3		9.4
	Other non-current assets	$	43.9	$	9.4
Accrued Payroll and Benefits	The components of accrued payroll and benefits were as follows:
	(in millions)	December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued payroll and related taxes	$	32.4	$	11.2
	Accrued commissions	37		25.9
	Other	41.7		17.8
	Accrued payroll and benefits	$	111.1	$	54.9
Other Accrued Liabilities	The components of other accrued liabilities were as follows:
	(in millions)	December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued taxes	$	15.3	$	6.4
	Accrued customer incentives	24.1		12.8
	Accrued freight	10.1		2.4
	Accrued professional fees	15.1		—
	Other	35.9		14.9
	Other accrued liabilities	$	100.5	$	36.5
Other Non-Current Liabilities	The components of other non-current liabilities were as follows:
	(in millions)	December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Contingent liability associated with Tax Receivable Agreement	$	60.5	$	—
	Deferred compensation	18.2		—
	Straight-line rent	9.4		9.2
	Above market leasehold agreements	7		—
	Other	12.1		3.3
	Other non-current liabilities	$	107.2	$	12.5

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions, except share and per share data)	2014			2013			2012
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(19.5	)	$	(0.0	)	$	14.4
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.1		)	0.2			(10.0		)
	Net income (loss)	$	(19.6	)	$	0.2		$	4.4
	Weighted-average number of shares outstanding – basic and diluted	12,080,000			8,160,000			8,160,000
	Earnings (loss) per share:
	Basic and diluted
	Continuing operations	$	(1.61	)	$	(0.00	)	$	1.76
	Discontinued operations	(0.01		)	0.02			(1.23		)
	Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(1.62	)	$	0.02		$	0.53

Sthareholders_Equity_Tables

Sthareholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	AOCI consisted of the following:
	(in millions)	December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(14.7	)	$	(4.7	)
	Adjustments to pension and other benefit liabilities, net of tax	(7.4		)	—
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(22.1	)	$	(4.7	)

EquityBased_Incentive_Plans_Ta

Equity-Based Incentive Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan	At the time of the Spin-off, all equity awards held by employees of xpedx were granted under International Paper’s 2009 Incentive Compensation Plan or predecessor plans. In conjunction with the Spin-off and Merger, International Paper retained all rights and obligations of these incentive plans. xpedx's stock-based compensation expense and related income tax benefits associated with these International Paper plans were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014		2013		2012
	Total stock-based compensation expense	$	4.3	$	15.4	$	13.1
	Income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation	$	1.3	$	8.5	$	6.2

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Sales, Income from Operations and Loss on Disposition for Discontinued Operations	Results of discontinued operations were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013			2012
	Loss from operations	$	(0.1	)	$	(0.5	)	$	(0.4	)
	Restructuring and disposal income (loss)	—			0.7			(10.1		)
	(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit of $0.0, $0.0 and $0.5, respectively	(0.1		)	0.2			(10.0		)

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	The following tables present net sales, Adjusted EBITDA and certain other measures for each of the reportable segments and total continuing operations for the periods presented:
	(in millions)	Print			Publishing		Packaging		Facility Solutions		Corporate & Other			Total
	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Net sales	$	2,956.10		$	1,075.50	$	2,259.40	$	1,070.30	$	45.2		$	7,406.50
	Adjusted EBITDA	$	55.4		$	27.1	$	157	$	33.6	$	(151.1	)	$	122
	Depreciation and amortization	$	9.7		$	1.4	$	9.7	$	4.6	$	12.2		$	37.6
	Restructuring charges	$	1.5		$	—	$	1.4	$	0.6	$	0.5		$	4
	Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Net sales	$	2,399.60		$	807.9	$	1,600.30	$	844.6	$	—		$	5,652.40
	Adjusted EBITDA	$	43.9		$	16.4	$	117.9	$	14.4	$	(118.4	)	$	74.2
	Depreciation and amortization	$	4.4		$	0.6	$	2.6	$	1.5	$	8		$	17.1
	Restructuring charges	$	15.7		$	1.1	$	11.7	$	7.4	$	2		$	37.9
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Net sales	$	2,651.20		$	822.7	$	1,593.90	$	944.2	$	—		$	6,012.00
	Adjusted EBITDA	$	53		$	13.8	$	123.6	$	19.2	$	(120.1	)	$	89.5
	Depreciation and amortization	$	6.1		$	0.6	$	2.8	$	1.8	$	2.7		$	14
	Restructuring charges	$	20.4		$	0.3	$	7.1	$	5	$	2.3		$	35.1
Reconciliation of Total Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss)	The table below presents a reconciliation of income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes reflected in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations to Total Adjusted EBITDA:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013		2012
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(21.6	)	$	0.4	$	23.5
	Interest expense, net	14			—		—
	Depreciation and amortization	37.6			17.1		14
	Restructuring charges	4			37.9		35.1
	Non-restructuring stock-based compensation	4			13.1		13.1
	LIFO expense	6.3			3.4		1
	Non-restructuring severance charges	2.6			2.3		0.6
	Merger and integration expenses	75.1			—		—
	Fair value adjustment on TRA contingent liability	1.7			—		—
	Other	(1.7		)	—		2.2
	Total Adjusted EBITDA	$	122		$	74.2	$	89.5
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	The table below summarizes total assets as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
	(in millions)	31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Print	$	949.1		$	517.4
	Publishing	207.6			79.8
	Packaging	797.6			398.7
	Facility Solutions	381.3			201.7
	Corporate & Other	238.9			59.3
	Total assets	$	2,574.50		$	1,256.90
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas	The following table presents net sales and property and equipment, net by geographic area.
		Net Sales(1)							Property and Equipment, Net
		Year Ended December 31,							31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	(in millions)	2014			2013		2012
	U.S.	$	6,848.90		$	5,508.50	$	5,830.90	$	355	$	106.1
	Canada	408.2			25.2		32.6		18.7		—
	Rest of world	149.4			118.7		148.5		3.7		1
	Total	$	7,406.50		$	5,652.40	$	6,012.00	$	377.4	$	107.1
	(1) Net sales are attributed based on the location of the purchaser/destination.

Quarterly_Data_Unaudited_Table

Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	The unaudited quarterly results of operations for 2014 and 2013 are summarized below:
		2014
	(in millions, except share and per share data)	Three Months Ended
		31-Mar			30-Jun			September 30(2)			December 31(3)
	Net sales	$	1,307.40		$	1,329.00		$	2,390.30		$	2,379.80
	Cost of products sold	1,088.50			1,116.70			1,987.10			1,988.60
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	5.6			2.9			(14.0		)	(14.0		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.1		)	—			—			—
	Net income (loss)	5.5			2.9			(14.0		)	(14.0		)
	Weighted-average number of shares outstanding – basic and diluted	8,160,000			8,160,000			16,000,000			16,000,000
	Earnings (loss) per share (1):
	Basic and diluted
	Continuing operations	$	0.69		$	0.36		$	(0.88	)	$	(0.88	)
	Discontinued operations	(0.01		)	—			—			—
	Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.68		$	0.36		$	(0.88	)	$	(0.88	)
		2013
		Three Months Ended
		March 31(4)			June 30(5)			September 30(6)			December 31(7)
	Net sales	$	1,388.40		$	1,402.90		$	1,442.80		$	1,418.30
	Cost of products sold	1,159.30			1,172.10			1,214.10			1,191.30
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	(0.9		)	(2.3		)	5.2			(2.0		)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0.2			(0.1		)	(0.1		)	0.2
	Net income (loss)	(0.7		)	(2.4		)	5.1			(1.8		)
	Weighted-average number of shares outstanding – basic and diluted	8,160,000			8,160,000			8,160,000			8,160,000
	Earnings (loss) per share (1):
	Basic and diluted
	Continuing operations	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.28	)	$	0.64		$	(0.25	)
	Discontinued operations	0.02			(0.01		)	(0.01		)	0.02
	Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.29	)	$	0.63		$	(0.23	)
	(1) See Note 12 of the Notes to the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for discussion on the shares of common stock utilized in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share.
	(2) Includes $54.8 million of merger and integration expenses related to the Merger of Unisource and to integrate the combined businesses of xpedx and Unisource.
	(3) Includes $18.2 million of merger and integration expenses and $5.1 million of restructuring charges related to Veritiv's restructuring program of its North American operations.
	(4) Includes $7.1 million of restructuring charges related to xpedx's restructuring plan.
	(5) Includes $17.3 million of restructuring charges related to xpedx's restructuring plan.
	(6) Includes $6.0 million of restructuring charges related to xpedx's restructuring plan.
	(7) Includes $7.5 million of restructuring charges related to xpedx's restructuring plan.

Business_and_Summary_of_Signif3

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2011
	Distribution_Center
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of distribution centers	180				180	180
The Spin-Off and Merger [Abstract]
Transfer to Parent in connection with Spin-off	($432,800,000)
Shareholder ownership percentage				51.00%
Manufacturer direct to customer gross sales revenue	2,900,000,000	2,400,000,000	2,500,000,000
Handling and Delivery Costs	322,300,000	252,900,000	259,700,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts	39,000,000	22,700,000	25,300,000		39,000,000	39,000,000	26,200,000
Percentage of LIFO inventory	86.00%	97.00%			86.00%	86.00%
Excess of replacement or current costs over stated LIFO value	79,100,000	76,600,000			79,100,000	79,100,000
Consigned inventory	58,300,000	17,700,000			58,300,000	58,300,000
Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization	32,900,000	15,900,000	12,900,000
Accumulated depreciation	15,600,000	0			15,600,000	15,600,000
Capitalized computer software, amortization expense	11,000,000	8,300,000	3,000,000
Capitalized computer software, unamortized amount	44,600,000	17,100,000			44,600,000	44,600,000
Long-lived asset impairment	0	0	0
UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger
The Spin-Off and Merger [Abstract]
Business acquisition, equity issued, number of shares				7,840,000
Cash payment associated with customary working capital and net indebtedness adjustments				39,100,000
International Paper | Selling, general and administrative expenses
The Spin-Off and Merger [Abstract]
General corporate expenses	25,500,000	84,000,000	78,400,000		15,500,000
Veritiv | UWW Holdings, LLC
The Spin-Off and Merger [Abstract]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage				49.00%
Common Stock
The Spin-Off and Merger [Abstract]
Conversion of parent company investment in connection with Spin-off (in shares)	8,160,000
Additional Paid-in Capital
The Spin-Off and Merger [Abstract]
Transfer to Parent in connection with Spin-off	-432,800,000
International Paper Shareholders
The Spin-Off and Merger [Abstract]
Payment of cash during spinoff, initial payment				404,200,000
Payment of cash during spinoff, special payment				400,000,000
Payment of cash during spinoff, working capital adjustment				15,300,000
Payment of cash during spinoff, transaction expense-related adjustment				19,500,000
Payment of cash during spinoff, additional payment						30,700,000
Spinoff potential earnout payment				100,000,000
Spinoff, contingent consideration liability, aggregate EBITDA target				759,000,000
International Paper Shareholders | Merger and integration expense
The Spin-Off and Merger [Abstract]
Transaction expense related adjustment					2,100,000
International Paper Shareholders | Common Stock
The Spin-Off and Merger [Abstract]
Conversion of parent company investment in connection with Spin-off (in shares)				8,160,000
International Paper Shareholders | Additional Paid-in Capital
The Spin-Off and Merger [Abstract]
Transfer to Parent in connection with Spin-off					-432,800,000
UWW Holdings, LLC | UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger
The Spin-Off and Merger [Abstract]
Additional consideration including separately recognized expenses						5,700,000
Cash payment associated with customary working capital and net indebtedness adjustments				33,900,000	39,100,000
UWW Holdings, LLC | UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger | Merger and integration expense
The Spin-Off and Merger [Abstract]
Transaction expense related adjustment				4,700,000	5,200,000
Capital Lease Obligations | Minimum
Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, term	3 years
Capital Lease Obligations | Maximum
Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, term	8 years
xpedx Restructuring Plan
Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation on restructuring	0	300,000	1,200,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Spin-Off and Merger [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	31,700,000	22,500,000			31,700,000	31,700,000
Allowance for Credit Risk, Returns and Discounts
The Spin-Off and Merger [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$7,300,000	$200,000			$7,300,000	$7,300,000

Business_and_Summary_of_Signif4

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Receivable Allowance Rollforward (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, January 1	$22.70	$25.30	$26.20
Provision for bad debt expense	12.8	6.4	8.7
Net write-offs and other adjustments	-9.8	-9	-9.6
Other	13.3	0	0
Ending balance, December 31	$39	$22.70	$25.30

Business_and_Summary_of_Signif5

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Plant Property & Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Less: Accumulated depreciation and software amortization	($222.10)	($198.60)
Property and equipment, net	377.4	107.1
Land, buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	128.9	143.8
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	110.2	72.5
Equipment capital leases and assets related to financing obligations with related party
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	232	0
Internally developed software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	114.4	84.5
Construction-in-progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$14	$4.90

Business_and_Summary_of_Signif6

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Useful Lives (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	40 years
Leasehold improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	1 year
Leasehold improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	20 years
Machinery and equipment | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Machinery and equipment | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	15 years
Equipment capital leases and assets related to financing obligations with related party | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Equipment capital leases and assets related to financing obligations with related party | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	15 years
Internally developed software | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Internally developed software | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	5 years

Merger_with_Unisource_Narrativ

Merger with Unisource - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Merger and integration expenses	$75.10	$0	$0
Goodwill	52.4	26.4			52.4		52.4
UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Merger and integration expenses	75.1				18.2	54.8
Preliminary estimated purchase price				382.6
Business acquisition, equity issued, number of shares				7,840,000
Goodwill accounting adjustment					-5.8
Goodwill				26
Revenue of acquiree since acquisition date, actual							2,040.50
Earnings or loss of acquiree since acquisition date, actual							31.2
Net income (loss) (in US dollars)	22.7	181.1
Pro forma adjustments, effective income tax rate	39.00%				39.00%		39.00%
UWW Holdings, LLC | UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Working capital adjustment					3.1
Acquisition-related Costs | UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net income (loss) (in US dollars)		-103.5
Fair Value Adjustment to Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets | UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net income (loss) (in US dollars)	($2.50)	($14)

Merger_with_Unisource_Merger_a

Merger with Unisource - Merger and Integration Expenses (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total merger and integration expenses	$75.10	$0	$0
UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Legal and other professional and consulting fees	29.7
Retention compensation and termination benefits	37.9
Other	7.5
Total merger and integration expenses	$75.10			$18.20	$54.80

Merger_with_Unisource_Assets_A

Merger with Unisource - Assets Acquired and Liabilites Assumed (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Goodwill		$52.40	$26.40
UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger
Preliminary estimated purchase price:
Fair value of Veritiv shares transferred	284.7
Cash payment associated with customary working capital and net indebtedness adjustments	39.1
Fair value of contingent liability associated with the Tax Receivable Agreement	58.8
Total preliminary estimated purchase price	382.6
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Cash	70.9
Accounts receivable	448.4
Inventories	353.8
Deferred income tax assets	71.1
Property and equipment	299
Goodwill	26
Other intangible assets	31.5
Other current and non-current assets (including below market leasehold agreements)	61.8
Accounts payable	-284.2
Long-term debt (including equipment capital leases)	-313.2
Financing obligations to related party	-233.1
Defined benefit pension obligations	-30.3
Other current and non-current liabilities (including above market leasehold agreements)	-119.1
Total purchase price	$382.60

Merger_with_Unisource_Intangib

Merger with Unisource - Intangible Assets Acquired (Details) (UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger, USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 01, 2014
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Value (in millions)	$31.50
Customer relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives (in years)	14 years 9 months 6 days
Value (in millions)	24.3
Trademarks/Trade names
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives (in years)	3 years 7 months 6 days
Value (in millions)	4.1
Non-compete agreements
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives (in years)	1 year
Value (in millions)	$3.10

Merger_with_Unisource_Pro_Form

Merger with Unisource - Pro Forma (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)	16,000,000	16,000,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	12,080,000	8,160,000	8,160,000
UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Net sales (in US dollars)									9,314.10	9,741.50
Net income (loss) (in US dollars)									22.7	181.1
Earnings per share, basic (in shares)									1.42	11.32
Earnings per share, diluted (in shares)									1.4	11.32
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)									16,000,000	16,000,000
UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger | Valuation Allowance Adjustment
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Net income (loss) (in US dollars)					-238.7

Restructuring_Charges_Restruct

Restructuring Charges - Restructuring Liability (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Costs incurred	$4	$37.90	$35.10
Veritiv Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve	0
Costs incurred	5.1			5.1
Payments	-1.2
Restructuring reserve	3.9			3.9
xpedx Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve	7.7	3.8						3.8
Costs incurred	-1.1	37.9	35.1		7.5	6	17.3	7.1
Costs incurred	0.1	44
Payments	-3.9	-39.7
Adjustment of prior year's estimate	-0.3	-0.4
Liability transferred to Parent in connection with Spin-off	3.6
Restructuring reserve	0	7.7	3.8	0	7.7
Severance and Related Costs | Veritiv Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve	0
Costs incurred	4.7
Payments	-1
Restructuring reserve	3.7			3.7
Severance and Related Costs | xpedx Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Costs incurred	0.2	16.9	11.9
Other Direct Costs | Veritiv Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve	0
Costs incurred	0.4
Payments	-0.2
Restructuring reserve	$0.20			$0.20

Restructuring_Charges_Restruct1

Restructuring Charges - Restructuring Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
					facility	facility	facility
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges					$4	$37.90	$35.10
xpedx Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of facilities closed					0	6	118
Restructuring charges	7.5	6	17.3	7.1	-1.1	37.9	35.1
Facility costs | xpedx Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges					0.3	15.2	13
Severance and Related Costs | xpedx Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges					0.2	16.9	11.9
Personnel costs | xpedx Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges					0	10.9	10.6
Accelerated amortization and depreciation | xpedx Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges					0	0.3	1.2
Professional services | xpedx Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges					0	1	1.1
Gain on sale of fixed assets | xpedx Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges					($1.60)	($6.40)	($2.70)

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013	$26,400,000
Additions to goodwill	26,000,000	0
Balance at December 31, 2014	52,400,000	26,400,000
Operating Segments | Print
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013	0
Additions to goodwill	0
Balance at December 31, 2014	0
Operating Segments | Publishing
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013	0
Additions to goodwill	0
Balance at December 31, 2014	0
Operating Segments | Packaging
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013	26,400,000
Additions to goodwill	17,900,000
Balance at December 31, 2014	44,300,000
Operating Segments | Facility Solutions
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013	0
Additions to goodwill	1,900,000
Balance at December 31, 2014	1,900,000
Corporate and Other
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013	0
Additions to goodwill	6,200,000
Balance at December 31, 2014	$6,200,000

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Other Intagible Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	$62.40	$30.90
Accumulated Amortization	26.3	21.6
Net	36.1	9.3
Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	55	30.7
Accumulated Amortization	23.7	21.5
Net	31.3	9.2
Trademarks/Trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	4.3	0.2
Accumulated Amortization	1.1	0.1
Net	3.2	0.1
Non-compete agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	3.1	0
Accumulated Amortization	1.5	0
Net	$1.60	$0

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Other Intangible Assets - Future Amortization (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2015	$5.80
2016	3.6
2017	3.6
2018	3.6
2019	$3.30

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$52,400,000	$26,400,000
Additions to goodwill	26,000,000	0
Accumulated impairment loss	0
Amortization of intangible assets	4,700,000	1,500,000	2,300,000
Packaging | Operating Segments
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	44,300,000	26,400,000
Additions to goodwill	17,900,000
Print
Goodwill [Line Items]
Accumulated impairment loss		265,400,000
Print | Operating Segments
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	0	0
Additions to goodwill	0
Facility Solutions
Goodwill [Line Items]
Accumulated impairment loss		57,100,000
Facility Solutions | Operating Segments
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	1,900,000	0
Additions to goodwill	1,900,000
Publishing
Goodwill [Line Items]
Accumulated impairment loss		50,500,000
Publishing | Operating Segments
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	0	0
Additions to goodwill	$0

Debt_LongTerm_Debt_Obligations

Debt - Long-Term Debt Obligations (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Equipment capital lease obligations	$11
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Including Current Maturities	858.8
Less: current portion of long-term debt	-3.8	0
Long-term debt, net	855	0
Line of Credit | Asset-Backed Lending Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
ABL Facility	$847.80

Debt_Narrative_Details

Debt - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amortization of deferred financing fees	$2,200,000	$0	$0
Line of Credit | Asset-Backed Lending Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	1,400,000,000
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio	100.00%
Remaining borrowing capacity	392,000,000
Weighted average interest rate	2.00%
Line of Credit | Asset-Backed Lending Facility | Interest Expense
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amortization of deferred financing fees	2,200,000
Line of Credit | U.S. Borrowers Line of Credit | Asset-Backed Lending Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	1,250,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Canadian Borrower Line of Credit | Asset-Backed Lending Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	150,000,000
Line of Credit, Senior Facility | Senior Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit outstanding				$303,900,000

Leases_Leases_Future_Minimum_L

Leases Leases - Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Related Party Financing Obligations and Capital Leases
2015	$20.70
2016	19.8
2017	19.4
2018	8.9
2019	0.4
Thereafter	0.3
Total	69.5
Amount representing interest	-6.3
Total future minimum lease payments	63.2
Gross Lease Obligations
2015	77.8
2016	68.1
2017	58.3
2018	49.4
2019	40.7
Thereafter	87.2
Lease obligations total	381.5
Sublease income
2015	-0.3
2016	-0.2
2017	-0.1
2018	-0.1
2019	0
Thereafter	0
Total	-0.7
Net Lease Obligations
2015	77.5
2016	67.9
2017	58.2
2018	49.3
2019	40.7
Thereafter	87.2
Total	$380.80

Leases_Leases_Narrative_Detail

Leases Leases - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Nov. 27, 2002
				Property
Financing Obligations to Related Party [Abstract]
Operating leases, rent expense	$92.40	$65	$64.40
Georgia-Pacific | UWW Holdings Inc
Financing Obligations to Related Party [Abstract]
Percentage of voting interest sold				60.00%
Number of properties transferred to related party				40
Sublease agreements, number of properties				38
Number of properties transferred to related party not sold	2
Unisource | Georgia-Pacific
Financing Obligations to Related Party [Abstract]
Financing obligation at end of lease term	$174

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets	$41,800,000	$0	$0
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	20,400,000
Amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability, undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	8,000,000
Ultimate benefits highly certain	0	600,000	1,700,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	1,000,000	0	0
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest on income taxes accrued (less than in 2013 and 2012)	600,000	100,000	100,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties accrued	200,000	0	0
Unrecognized tax benefits	1,000,000	600,000	1,700,000	1,400,000
Expected decrease in unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months	300,000
Federal tax authority
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets	24,400,000
Operating loss carryforwards	312,500,000
State tax authority
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets	1,700,000
Operating loss carryforwards	230,000,000
Non-U.S.
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets	15,700,000	0
Operating loss carryforwards	$34,400,000

Income_Taxes_Domestic_United_S

Income Taxes - Domestic (United States) and Foreign components of Net Income Before Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Domestic (United States)	($19)	($2.10)	$15.80
Foreign	-2.6	2.5	7.7
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	($21.60)	$0.40	$23.50

Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Expens

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current Provision:
U.S. Federal	$5	($3.30)	$4.60
U.S. State	0.9	-0.1	1
Foreign	1.7	0.5	2.1
Total current income tax expense (benefit)	7.6	-2.9	7.7
Deferred, net:
U.S. Federal	-8.3	3	1
U.S. State	-1.2	0.2	0.3
Foreign	-0.2	0.1	0.1
Total deferred, net	-9.7	3.3	1.4
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	($2.10)	$0.40	$9.10

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Rate and the Effective Tax Rate (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	($21.60)	$0.40	$23.50
Statutory U.S. income tax rate (as percent)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Tax expense using statutory U.S. income tax rate	-7.6	0.1	8.2
Foreign income tax rate differential	0.3	-0.1	-0.6
State tax (net of federal benefit)	-0.3	0	0.7
Meals and entertainment	0.7	0.4	0.6
Transaction costs	1.6	0	0
Change in valuation allowance	2	0	0
Executive compensation	0.9	0	0
Other	0.3	0	0.2
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	($2.10)	$0.40	$9.10
Effective income tax rate	9.70%	100.00%	38.70%

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Income_T

Income Taxes - Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred income tax assets:
Less valuation allowance	($41,800,000)	$0	$0
U.S.
Deferred income tax assets:
Accrued compensation	16,800,000	7,100,000
Capital lease obligations to related party	86,800,000	0
Goodwill and other intangibles, net	5,700,000	18,200,000
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Long-term compensation	15,200,000	8,300,000
Net operating losses and credit carryforwards	120,500,000	3,400,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts	13,800,000	8,600,000
Other	1,800,000	3,700,000
Gross deferred income tax assets	260,600,000	49,300,000
Less valuation allowance	-26,100,000	0
Total deferred tax asset	234,500,000	49,300,000
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Property and equipment, net	-95,100,000	-8,700,000
Inventory reserve	-50,100,000	-31,900,000
Prepaid assets	-3,800,000	0
Other	-1,600,000	0
Total deferred tax liability	-150,600,000	-40,600,000
Net deferred income tax asset (liability)	83,900,000	8,700,000
Non-U.S.
Deferred income tax assets:
Accrued compensation	0	0
Capital lease obligations to related party	800,000	0
Goodwill and other intangibles, net	0	0
Property and equipment, net	300,000	0
Long-term compensation	6,000,000	0
Net operating losses and credit carryforwards	8,700,000	0
Allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
Other	500,000	500,000
Gross deferred income tax assets	16,300,000	500,000
Less valuation allowance	-15,700,000	0
Total deferred tax asset	600,000	500,000
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Inventory reserve	0	0
Prepaid assets	0	0
Other	0	0
Total deferred tax liability	0	0
Net deferred income tax asset (liability)	$600,000	$500,000

Income_Taxes_Activity_of_Uncer

Income Taxes - Activity of Uncertain Tax Positions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period	($0.60)	($1.70)	($1.40)
Additions based on tax positions taken during the current period	0	0	-0.3
Reductions based on tax positions taken during a prior period	0.6	0	0
Additions based on tax positions taken during a prior period	-1	0	0
Lapses of statutes of limitations	0	1.1	0
Total gross unrecognized tax benefit	($1)	($0.60)	($1.70)

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Valua

Income Taxes - Schedule of Valuation Allowance (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Valuation Allowance [Roll Forward]
Balance at July 1, 2014		$0	$0
Balance at end of year	41,800,000	0	0
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets
Valuation Allowance [Roll Forward]
Balance at July 1, 2014	39,800,000
Additions	2,000,000
Subtractions	0
Balance at end of year	$41,800,000

RelatedParty_Transactions_Pare

Related-Party Transactions Parent Company Investment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Parent Company Investment [Line Items]
Total net transfers to International Paper	($82)	($35.10)	($35.40)
Parent Company Investment
Parent Company Investment [Line Items]
Intercompany sales and purchases, net	255.4	556.6	575.2
Cash pooling and general financing activities	-322.5	-675.8	-695.4
Corporate allocations including income taxes	34.7	84.1	84.8
Net adjustments in conjunction with the Spin-off	-49.6	0	0
Total net transfers to International Paper	($82)	($35.10)	($35.40)

RelatedParty_Transactions_Narr

Related-Party Transactions Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2011
				Demand_Registration
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party sales	$42.70	$53	$65.10
Related party payable	11	2.6			11
Related party receivable	3.9	10.1			3.9
Inventories	673.2	360.9			673.2
UWW Holdings, LLC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Registration rights agreement, period demand rights commence following distribution date				180 days
Registration rights agreement, maximum demand registration in 150 day period				1
Registration rights agreement, maximum demand registration in 365 day period				2
Registration rights agreement, material transaction, period allowed to delay registration in 360 day period				120 days
Merger utilization of operating losses, percentage of tax savings payable to affiliate				85.00%
UWW Holdings, LLC | LIBOR
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Tax receivable agreement, basis spread on variable rate				1.00%
Georgia-Pacific
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party payable	11				11
Related party receivable	3.9				3.9
Inventories	26.6				26.6
Georgia-Pacific | Sales
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party sales	18.4
Georgia-Pacific | Cost of products sold
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases from related party	136.1
International Paper
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party payable		2.6
Related party receivable		10.1
Inventories		48.5
Time period for net adjustments of intercompany settlements to be completed	30 days
Net adjustments related to spin-off, tangible assets	24.3
Net adjustments of intercompany settlements	24.6
International Paper | Sales | Other International Paper Businesses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party sales	24.3	53	65.1
International Paper | Cost of products sold | Other International Paper Businesses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases from related party	276.5	604.4	639
International Paper | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
General corporate expenses	25.5	84	78.4		15.5
CEO of Merged Company [Member] | Merger and integration expense
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction						3
Severance	5.4
UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Business acquisition, equity issued, number of shares				7,840,000
Promissory Notes from Parent | International Paper
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Notes payable form parent							$20.30

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Change_

Employee Benefit Plans - Change Benefit Obligation and Funded Status (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated benefit obligation at December 31, 2014	$93.70	$93.70
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Beginning balance	87.9
Service cost	0.4
Interest cost	1.7	1.7
Actuarial loss	5.9
Benefits paid	-2
Settlements	-0.2
Foreign exchange adjustments	0
Ending balance	93.7	93.7
Change in plan assets:
Beginning balance	81.6
Employer contributions	0.8
Investment returns	0.4
Benefits paid	-2
Administrative expenses paid	-0.4
Settlements	-0.2
Currency translation adjustments	0
Ending balance	80.2	80.2
Underfunded status at December 31, 2014	-13.5	-13.5
Canada Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated benefit obligation at December 31, 2014	79	79
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Beginning balance	92.7
Service cost	0.1
Interest cost	1.9	1.9
Actuarial loss	4.4
Benefits paid	-2
Settlements	0
Foreign exchange adjustments	-7.7
Ending balance	89.4	89.4
Change in plan assets:
Beginning balance	68.7
Employer contributions	2
Investment returns	4.1
Benefits paid	-2
Administrative expenses paid	0
Settlements	0
Currency translation adjustments	-6.4
Ending balance	66.4	66.4
Underfunded status at December 31, 2014	($23)	($23)

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Balance

Employee Benefit Plans - Balance Sheet Positions (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net loss, net of tax	$7.40	$0
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other current liabilities	0.1
Defined benefit pension obligations	13.4
Net liability recognized	13.5
Net loss, net of tax	5.2
Canada Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other current liabilities	0.1
Defined benefit pension obligations	22.9
Net liability recognized	23
Net loss, net of tax	$2.20

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Net_Per

Employee Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Costs (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost		$0.80
Interest cost	1.7	1.7
Expected return on plan assets		-3.1
Net periodic pension credit		-0.6
Canada Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost		0.1
Interest cost	1.9	1.9
Expected return on plan assets		-1.9
Net periodic pension credit		$0.10

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Fair_Va

Employee Benefit Plans - Fair Value Hierarchy of Plan Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 01, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$80.20	$81.60
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	80.2
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	53.3
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Equity securities | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	53.3
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Equity securities | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Equity securities | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Fixed income securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	26.7
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Fixed income securities | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	26.7
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Fixed income securities | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Fixed income securities | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Cash and short-term securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0.2
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Cash and short-term securities | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0.2
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Cash and short-term securities | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Cash and short-term securities | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0
Canada Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	66.4	68.7
Canada Pension Plan | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	1.1
Canada Pension Plan | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	65.3
Canada Pension Plan | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0
Canada Pension Plan | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	42.4
Canada Pension Plan | Equity securities | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0
Canada Pension Plan | Equity securities | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	42.4
Canada Pension Plan | Equity securities | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0
Canada Pension Plan | Fixed income securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	22.9
Canada Pension Plan | Fixed income securities | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0
Canada Pension Plan | Fixed income securities | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	22.9
Canada Pension Plan | Fixed income securities | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0
Canada Pension Plan | Cash and short-term securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	1.1
Canada Pension Plan | Cash and short-term securities | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	1.1
Canada Pension Plan | Cash and short-term securities | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0
Canada Pension Plan | Cash and short-term securities | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$0

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Weighte

Employee Benefit Plans - Weighted-Average Asset Allocations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 01, 2014
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$80.20	$81.60
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	53.3
Asset allocations percent range, minimum	55.00%
Asset allocations percent range, maximum	75.00%
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Fixed income securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	26.7
Asset allocations percent range, minimum	20.00%
Asset allocations percent range, maximum	40.00%
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Cash and short-term securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0.2
Asset allocations percent range, minimum	0.00%
Asset allocations percent range, maximum	10.00%
Canada Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	66.4	68.7
Canada Pension Plan | Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	42.4
Asset allocations percent range, minimum	50.00%
Asset allocations percent range, maximum	70.00%
Canada Pension Plan | Fixed income securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	22.9
Asset allocations percent range, minimum	30.00%
Asset allocations percent range, maximum	50.00%
Canada Pension Plan | Cash and short-term securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$1.10
Asset allocations percent range, minimum	0.00%
Asset allocations percent range, maximum	5.00%

Employer_Benefit_Plans_Signifi

Employer Benefit Plans - Significant Weighted-Average Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate	3.75%
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.05%
Expected long-term rate of return on assets	8.00%
Canada Pension Plan
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.00%
Rate of compensation increases	3.00%
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.30%
Rate of compensation increases	3.00%
Expected long-term rate of return on assets	5.75%

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Expecte

Employee Benefit Plans - Expected Future Benefit Payments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2015	$6.60
2016	4.7
2017	4.8
2018	4.8
2019	4.9
2020-2024	27.4
Canada Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2015	2.5
2016	2.7
2017	2.8
2018	2.9
2019	3
2020-2024	$18.30

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Multiem

Employee Benefit Plans - Multiemployer Plans (Details) (Multiemployer plans, pension, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Veritiv's Contributions	$3.20	$2.50	$2.60
US employee collective bargaining agreement
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Veritiv's Contributions	3.2	2.5	2.6
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
EIN Plan No.	916145047
Pension Plan No.	1
Pension Protection Act Zone Status	Green
Veritiv's Contributions	1.5	1.2	1.3
Surcharge Imposed	No
Central States, Southeast & Southwest Areas Pension Fund
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
EIN Plan No.	366044243
Pension Plan No.	1
Pension Protection Act Zone Status	Red
Veritiv's Contributions	0.3	0.2	0.2
Surcharge Imposed	Yes
Teamsters Pension Plan of Philadelphia & Vicinity
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
EIN Plan No.	231511735
Pension Plan No.	1
Pension Protection Act Zone Status	Yellow
Veritiv's Contributions	0.3	0.3	0.3
Surcharge Imposed	Yes
Graphic Arts Industry Joint Pension Trust
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
EIN Plan No.	521074215
Pension Plan No.	1
Pension Protection Act Zone Status	Red
Veritiv's Contributions	0.1	0.1	0.1
Surcharge Imposed	Yes
New England Teamsters & Trucking Industry Pension
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
EIN Plan No.	46372430
Pension Plan No.	1
Pension Protection Act Zone Status	Red
Veritiv's Contributions	0.5	0.5	0.5
Surcharge Imposed	Yes
Western Pennsylvania Teamsters and Employers Pension Plan
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
EIN Plan No.	256029946
Pension Plan No.	1
Pension Protection Act Zone Status	Red
Veritiv's Contributions	0.2	0.2	0.2
Surcharge Imposed	Yes
Contributions for individually significant plans
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Veritiv's Contributions	2.9	2.5	2.6
Contributions to other multi-employer plans
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Veritiv's Contributions	$0.30	$0	$0

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010
	plan			agreement
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, cost recognized	$5.60
Maximum contractual term	15 years
Deferred compensation expense	2
Deferred compensation liability	20.9
Deferred Compensation non-current liability	18.2	0
Net pension and other post-employment benefit expense	8	15.1	12.7
Number of active defined benefit plans	0
Multiemployer plans, pension
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Multiemployer plan, period contributions	3.2	2.5	2.6
Multiemployer plans, pension | US employee collective bargaining agreement
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Multiemployer plan, period contributions	3.2	2.5	2.6
Multiemployer plans, percentage of contributions	5.00%
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund | Multiemployer plans, pension
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Multiemployer plan, period contributions	1.5	1.2	1.3
Number of participating collective bargaining units	17
Number of collective bargaining units under negotiations	5
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Estimated future employer contributions in 2015	0.1
Canada Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Number of nonunion benefit plans	1
Number of union benefit plans	2
Number of collective bargaining agreements freezing benefit plans				2
Estimated future employer contributions in 2015	3.9
International Paper
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, cost recognized	8.9	16.7	17.3
UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, cost recognized	2.4
Other Accrued Liabilities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Deferred compensation current liability	2.7
Other Non-current Liabilities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation non-current liability	$18.20

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) (UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger, USD $)	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of contingent liability associated with the Tax Receivable Agreement	58.8
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Change in fair value adjustment	1.7
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Contingent Liability
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value discount rate	4.80%	4.70%
Change in fair value adjustment		$1.70

Fair_Value_Measurements_Contin

Fair Value Measurements - Contingent Liability (Details) (Contingent Liability, UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger, Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, Level 3, USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Contingent Liability | UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, July 1, 2014	$58.80
Change in fair value adjustment	1.7
Balance at December 31, 2014	$60.50

Supplementary_Financial_Statem2

Supplementary Financial Statement Information - Other Current Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Rebates receivable	$58.10	$18.40
Prepaid expenses	25.7	5.6
Other	25.5	2.3
Other current assets	$109.30	$26.30

Supplementary_Financial_Statem3

Supplementary Financial Statement Information - Other Non-Current Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other Non-Current Assets:
Deferred financing costs	$19.90	$0
Investments in real estate joint ventures	5.7	0
Below market leasehold agreements	6	0
Other	12.3	9.4
Other non-current assets	$43.90	$9.40

Supplementary_Financial_Statem4

Supplementary Financial Statement Information - Accrued Payroll and Benefits (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Payroll and Benefits:
Accrued payroll and related taxes	$32.40	$11.20
Accrued commissions	37	25.9
Other	41.7	17.8
Accrued payroll and benefits	$111.10	$54.90

Supplementary_Financial_Statem5

Supplementary Financial Statement Information - Other Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other Accrued Liabilities:
Accrued taxes	$15.30	$6.40
Accrued customer incentives	24.1	12.8
Accrued freight	10.1	2.4
Accrued professional fees	15.1	0
Other	35.9	14.9
Other accrued liabilities	$100.50	$36.50

Supplementary_Financial_Statem6

Supplementary Financial Statement Information - Other Non-Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other Non-Current Liabilities:
Contingent liability associated with Tax Receivable Agreement	$60.50	$0
Deferred compensation	18.2	0
Straight-line rent	9.4	9.2
Above market leasehold agreements	7	0
Other	12.1	3.3
Other non-current liabilities	$107.20	$12.50

Earnings_Per_Share_Narrative_D

Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Equity based awards outstanding (in shares)									0
Dilutive shares issued (in shares)									0
Dilutive shares granted (in shares)									0
Dilutive share impact (in shares)									0
Common stock, shares issued (in Shares)	16,000,000								16,000,000			16,000,000
Common stock shares outstanding (in shares)	16,000,000								16,000,000			16,000,000
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)	16,000,000	16,000,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	12,080,000	8,160,000	8,160,000
UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)									16,000,000	16,000,000
Business acquisition, equity issued, number of shares												7,840,000

Earnings_Per_Share_Schedule_of

Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluated (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income (loss) from continuing operations	($14)	($14)	$2.90	$5.60	($2)	$5.20	($2.30)	($0.90)			($19.50)	$0	$14.40
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	0	0	-0.1	0.2	-0.1	-0.1	0.2			-0.1	0.2	-10
Net income (loss)	($14)	($14)	$2.90	$5.50	($1.80)	$5.10	($2.40)	($0.70)	($28)	$8.40	($19.60)	$0.20	$4.40
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)	16,000,000	16,000,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000			12,080,000	8,160,000	8,160,000
Earnings (loss) per share: Basic and Diluted
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($0.88)	($0.88)	$0.36	$0.69	($0.25)	$0.64	($0.28)	($0.11)			($1.61)	$0	$1.76
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0	($0.01)	$0.02	($0.01)	($0.01)	$0.02			($0.01)	$0.02	($1.23)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	($0.88)	($0.88)	$0.36	$0.68	($0.23)	$0.63	($0.29)	($0.09)			($1.62)	$0.02	$0.53

Shareholders_Equity_Narrative_

Shareholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized (in Shares)	100,000,000
Common stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in Shares)	10,000,000
Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01
Common stock, shares issued (in Shares)	16,000,000			16,000,000
Common stock votes per share owned (in votes per share)	1
Common stock shares outstanding (in shares)	16,000,000			16,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0
Preferred stock, shares issued (in Shares)	0
Reclassifications out of AOCI	$0	$0	$0
Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Conversion of parent company investment in connection with Spin-off (in shares)	8,160,000
International Paper Shareholders | Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Conversion of parent company investment in connection with Spin-off (in shares)				8,160,000
UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Business acquisition, equity issued, number of shares				7,840,000

Shareholders_Equity_Schedule_o

Shareholders' Equity - Schedule of Other Comprehensive Income Included (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Equity [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	($14.70)	($4.70)
Adjustments to pension and other benefit liabilities, net of tax	-7.4	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	($22.10)	($4.70)

EquityBased_Incentive_Plans_Na

Equity-Based Incentive Plans - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 01, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$4,300,000	$15,400,000	$13,100,000
Omnibus Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized	2,080,000				2,080,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, grants in period				63,217
Share-based compensation, award vesting period				3 years
Performance Share Units (PSUs) | Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, grants in period				252,930
Share-based compensation, award vesting period				3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) & Performance Share Units (PSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	0
Deferred Share Units | Non-Employee Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred compensation number of shares issued					16,064
Deferred compensation share-based compensation expense	$800,000

EquityBased_Incentive_Plans_St

Equity-Based Incentive Plans - Stock Based Compensation Expense (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$4.30	$15.40	$13.10
Income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation	$1.30	$8.50	$6.20

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure - Narrative (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	state
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Additional states joining escheat audit	7
Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Escheat audit period	2 years
Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Escheat audit period	4 years

Discontinued_Operations_Result

Discontinued Operations - Results of Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Loss from operations									($0.10)	($0.50)	($0.40)
Restructuring and disposal income									0	0.7	-10.1
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	0	0	-0.1	0.2	-0.1	-0.1	0.2	-0.1	0.2	-10
Tax effect of discontinued operations									$0	$0	$0.50

Segment_Information_Net_Sales_

Segment Information - Net Sales by Reportable Segment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
		segment							segment	segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments		4							3	4
Segment split number of segments		2
Net sales	$2,379.80	$2,390.30	$1,329	$1,307.40	$1,418.30	$1,442.80	$1,402.90	$1,388.40		$7,406.50	$5,652.40	$6,012
Adjusted EBITDA										122	74.2	89.5
Depreciation and amortization										37.6	17.1	14
Restructuring charges										4	37.9	35.1
Operating Segments | Print
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										2,956.10	2,399.60	2,651.20
Adjusted EBITDA										55.4	43.9	53
Depreciation and amortization										9.7	4.4	6.1
Restructuring charges										1.5	15.7	20.4
Operating Segments | Publishing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										1,075.50	807.9	822.7
Adjusted EBITDA										27.1	16.4	13.8
Depreciation and amortization										1.4	0.6	0.6
Restructuring charges										0	1.1	0.3
Operating Segments | Packaging
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										2,259.40	1,600.30	1,593.90
Adjusted EBITDA										157	117.9	123.6
Depreciation and amortization										9.7	2.6	2.8
Restructuring charges										1.4	11.7	7.1
Operating Segments | Facility Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										1,070.30	844.6	944.2
Adjusted EBITDA										33.6	14.4	19.2
Depreciation and amortization										4.6	1.5	1.8
Restructuring charges										0.6	7.4	5
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										45.2	0	0
Adjusted EBITDA										-151.1	-118.4	-120.1
Depreciation and amortization										12.2	8	2.7
Restructuring charges										$0.50	$2	$2.30

Segment_Information_Operating_

Segment Information - Operating Profit by Reportable Segment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	($21.60)	$0.40	$23.50
Interest expense, net	14	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	37.6	17.1	14
Restructuring charges	4	37.9	35.1
Non-restructuring stock-based compensation	4	13.1	13.1
LIFO expense	6.3	3.4	1
Non-restructuring severance charges	2.6	2.3	0.6
Merger and integration expenses	75.1	0	0
Fair value adjustment on TRA contingent liability	1.7	0	0
Other	-1.7	0	2.2
Total Adjusted EBITDA	$122	$74.20	$89.50

Segment_Information_Assets_by_

Segment Information - Assets by Reportable Segment (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$2,574.50	$1,256.90
Operating Segments | Print
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	949.1	517.4
Operating Segments | Publishing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	207.6	79.8
Operating Segments | Packaging
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	797.6	398.7
Operating Segments | Facility Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	381.3	201.7
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$238.90	$59.30

Segment_Information_Sales_and_

Segment Information - Sales and Property and Equipment by Geographic Area (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$2,379.80	$2,390.30	$1,329	$1,307.40	$1,418.30	$1,442.80	$1,402.90	$1,388.40	$7,406.50	$5,652.40	$6,012
Property and equipment, net	377.4				107.1				377.4	107.1
U.S.
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									6,848.90	5,508.50	5,830.90
Property and equipment, net	355				106.1				355	106.1
Canada
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									408.2	25.2	32.6
Property and equipment, net	18.7				0				18.7	0
Rest of world
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									149.4	118.7	148.5
Property and equipment, net	$3.70				$1				$3.70	$1

Quarterly_Data_Unaudited_Detai

Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net sales	$2,379.80	$2,390.30	$1,329	$1,307.40	$1,418.30	$1,442.80	$1,402.90	$1,388.40			$7,406.50	$5,652.40	$6,012
Cost of products sold (including purchases from related parties of $412.6, $604.4 and $639.0 for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively) (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	1,988.60	1,987.10	1,116.70	1,088.50	1,191.30	1,214.10	1,172.10	1,159.30			6,180.90	4,736.80	5,036.70
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-14	-14	2.9	5.6	-2	5.2	-2.3	-0.9			-19.5	0	14.4
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	0	0	-0.1	0.2	-0.1	-0.1	0.2			-0.1	0.2	-10
Net income (loss)	($14)	($14)	$2.90	$5.50	($1.80)	$5.10	($2.40)	($0.70)	($28)	$8.40	($19.60)	$0.20	$4.40
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)	16,000,000	16,000,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000	8,160,000			12,080,000	8,160,000	8,160,000
Earnings (loss) per share: Basic and Diluted
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($0.88)	($0.88)	$0.36	$0.69	($0.25)	$0.64	($0.28)	($0.11)			($1.61)	$0	$1.76
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0	($0.01)	$0.02	($0.01)	($0.01)	$0.02			($0.01)	$0.02	($1.23)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	($0.88)	($0.88)	$0.36	$0.68	($0.23)	$0.63	($0.29)	($0.09)			($1.62)	$0.02	$0.53

Quarterly_Data_Unaudited_Narra

Quarterly Data (Unaudited) - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Merger and integration expenses	$75.10	$0	$0
Restructuring charges	4	37.9	35.1
Veritiv Restructuring Plan
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	5.1			5.1
xpedx Restructuring Plan
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	-1.1	37.9	35.1		7.5	6	17.3	7.1
UWW Holdings, Inc. XPEDX Merger
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Merger and integration expenses	$75.10			$18.20					$54.80