Checkpoint Systems (CKP) 10-Q 8 Nov 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Nov. 04, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	29-Sep-13	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000215419	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-29	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	41,435,681
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$96,196	$118,829	[1]
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $12,684 and $13,242	158,531	177,173	[1]
Inventories	94,961	82,154	[1]
Other current assets	40,847	36,147	[1]
Deferred income taxes	9,047	8,930	[1]
Assets of discontinued operations held for sale	0	29,864	[1]
Total Current Assets	399,582	453,097	[1]
REVENUE EQUIPMENT ON OPERATING LEASE, net	1,304	1,748	[1]
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT, net	93,037	107,184	[1]
GOODWILL	184,445	182,741	[1]
OTHER INTANGIBLES, net	68,541	74,950	[1]
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	26,190	26,843	[1]
OTHER ASSETS	9,787	13,246	[1]
TOTAL ASSETS	782,886	859,809	[1]
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	33,115	4,367	[1]
Accounts payable	67,051	68,929	[1]
Accrued compensation and related taxes	22,948	28,258	[1]
Other accrued expenses	47,957	54,425	[1]
Income taxes	0	2,560	[1]
Unearned revenues	8,440	17,035	[1]
Restructuring reserve	3,618	9,579	[1]
Accrued pensions - current	4,790	4,687	[1]
Other current liabilities	19,343	25,855	[1]
Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale	0	9,688	[1]
Total Current Liabilities	207,262	225,383	[1]
LONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT MATURITIES	56,125	108,921	[1]
ACCRUED PENSIONS	97,516	95,839	[1]
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	33,228	36,540	[1]
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	15,034	15,580	[1]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'	'	[1]
CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:	'	'
Preferred stock, no par value, 500,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0	[1]
Common stock, par value $.10 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, issued 45,389,813 and 44,763,404 shares	4,539	4,476	[1]
Additional capital	431,960	424,715	[1]
Retained earnings	6,658	18,392	[1]
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 4,035,912 and 4,035,912 shares	-71,520	-71,520	[1]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,084	795	[1]
TOTAL CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	373,721	376,858	[1]
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS	0	688	[1]
TOTAL EQUITY	373,721	377,546	[1]
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$782,886	$859,809	[1]
[1]	Derived from the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements at December 30, 2012.

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$12,684	$13,242
Preferred Stock, No Par Value	$0	$0
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.10	$0.10
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	45,389,813	44,763,404
Treasury stock, shares	4,035,912	4,035,912

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Ope

Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	$174,466	$168,813	$495,319	$490,611
Cost of revenues	104,210	100,153	301,503	298,406
Gross profit	70,256	68,660	193,816	192,205
Selling, general and administrative expenses	50,980	56,881	163,117	187,704
Research and development	4,369	4,335	13,689	12,809
Restructuring expenses	937	4,112	4,582	27,096
Goodwill impairment	0	0	0	64,437
Litigation settlement	0	0	-6,584	0
Acquisition costs	253	17	694	127
Other expense	0	0	0	745
Other operating income	0	0	578	0
Operating income (loss)	13,717	3,315	18,896	-100,713
Interest income	294	396	1,098	1,291
Interest expense	2,453	4,668	7,334	8,542
Other gain (loss), net	-1,002	325	-3,513	29
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	10,556	-632	9,147	-107,935
Income taxes expense (benefit)	2,832	3,648	3,895	-924
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations	7,724	-4,280	5,252	-107,011
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $0, $117, $68, and $114	-100	-1,105	-16,985	-3,830
Net earnings (loss)	7,624	-5,385	-11,733	-110,841
Less: (loss) earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	0	-51	1	-355
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc.	$7,624	($5,334)	($11,734)	($110,486)
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share:	'	'	'	'
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.18	($0.10)	$0.13	($2.61)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (in dollars per share)	$0	($0.03)	($0.41)	($0.09)
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share	$0.18	($0.13)	($0.28)	($2.70)
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share:	'	'	'	'
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.18	($0.10)	$0.13	($2.61)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (in dollars per share)	$0	($0.03)	($0.41)	($0.09)
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share	$0.18	($0.13)	($0.28)	($2.70)

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Ope1

Consolidated Statements Of Operations (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Discontinued operations, tax expense (benefit)	$0	$117	$68	$114

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Com

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net earnings (loss)	$7,624	($5,385)	($11,733)	($110,841)
Amortization of pension plan actuarial losses, net of tax benefit of $122, $0, $343, and $0	269	68	824	210
Change in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative hedges, net of tax expense of $139, $42, $139, and $37	132	-799	-21	-801
Foreign currency translation adjustment	4,292	6,305	313	-771
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4,693	5,574	1,116	-1,362
Comprehensive income (loss)	12,317	189	-10,617	-112,203
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	0	-65	-172	-346
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc.	$12,317	$254	($10,445)	($111,857)

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Com1

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Amortization of pension plan actuarial losses, tax	$122	$0	$343	$0
Change in realized and unrealized losses on derivative hedges, tax	$139	$42	$139	$37

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Equ

Consolidated Statements Of Equity (USD $)	Total		Common Stock [Member]	Additional Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Non-Controlling Interests [Member]
In Thousands
Balance at Dec. 25, 2011	$529,340		$4,424	$418,211	$164,268	($71,520)	$12,741	$1,216
Balance, shares at Dec. 25, 2011	'		44,241	'	'	4,036	'	'
Net loss	-146,405		'	'	-145,876	'	'	-529
Exercise of stock-based compensation and awards released	1,160		52	1,108	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock-based compensation and awards released, shares	'		522	'	'	'	'	'
Tax benefit on stock-based compensation	-306		'	-306	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	4,837		'	4,837	'	'	'	'
Deferred compensation plan	865		'	865	'	'	'	'
Amortization of pension plan actuarial losses, net of tax	218		'	'	'	'	218	'
Change in realized and unrealized losses on derivative hedges, net of tax	-1,521		'	'	'	'	-1,521	'
Recognized loss on pension, net of tax	-11,176		'	'	'	'	-11,176	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	534		'	'	'	'	533	1
Balance at Dec. 30, 2012	377,546	[1]	4,476	424,715	18,392	-71,520	795	688
Balance, shares at Dec. 30, 2012	'		44,763	'	'	4,036	'	'
Net loss	-11,733		'	'	-11,734	'	'	1
Exercise of stock-based compensation and awards released	1,478		63	1,415	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock-based compensation and awards released, shares	'		627	'	'	'	'	'
Tax benefit on stock-based compensation	92		'	92	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	5,145		'	5,145	'	'	'	'
Deferred compensation plan	593		'	593	'	'	'	'
Sale of interest in subsidiary	-516		'	'	'	'	'	-516
Amortization of pension plan actuarial losses, net of tax	824		'	'	'	'	824	'
Change in realized and unrealized losses on derivative hedges, net of tax	-21		'	'	'	'	-21	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	313		'	'	'	'	486	-173
Balance at Sep. 29, 2013	$373,721		$4,539	$431,960	$6,658	($71,520)	$2,084	$0
Balance, shares at Sep. 29, 2013	'		45,390	'	'	4,036	'	'
[1]	Derived from the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements at December 30, 2012.

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013		Sep. 23, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:	'		'
Net loss	($11,733)		($110,841)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:	'		'
Depreciation and amortization	21,315		25,184
Deferred taxes	-228		-967
Stock-based compensation	5,145		3,737
Provision for losses on accounts receivable	-638		3,400
Excess tax benefit on stock compensation	-594		-97
Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets	343		-1,069
Litigation settlement	-6,584		0
Intangible impairment	0		1,442
Goodwill impairment	0		64,807
Gain on sale of subsidiary	-248		0
Loss on sale of discontinued operations	13,043		0
Restructuring related asset impairment	731		6,156
Decrease (increase) in current assets, net of the effects of acquired companies:	'		'
Accounts receivable	25,020		32,875
Inventories	-12,514		19,634
Other current assets	-3,824		633
Decrease in current liabilities, net of the effects of acquired companies:	'		'
Accounts payable	-2,604		-4,562
Income taxes	-1,950		-3,319
Unearned revenues	-8,139		-10,143
Restructuring reserve	-5,923		-1,983
Other current and accrued liabilities	-14,825		-3,696
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-4,207		21,191
Cash flows from investing activities:	'		'
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles	-5,955		-10,415
Change in restricted cash	0		291
Proceeds from sale of real estate	0		-4,560
Cash proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations	1,502		0
Cash proceeds from the sale of subsidiary	227		0
Other investing activities	1,151		1,148
Net cash used in investing activities	-3,075		-4,416
Cash flows from financing activities:	'		'
Proceeds from stock issuances	2,980		922
Excess tax benefit on stock compensation	594		97
Proceeds from short-term debt	2,759		3,451
Payment of short-term debt	-2,561		-11,481
Net change in factoring and bank overdrafts	-441		-9,121
Proceeds from long-term debt	0		3,000
Payment of long-term debt	-17,138		-20,439
Debt issuance costs	0		-2,113
Net cash used in financing activities	-13,807		-35,684
Effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	-1,544		552
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-22,633		-18,357
Cash and cash equivalents:	'		'
Beginning of period	118,829	[1]	93,481
End of period	$96,196		$75,124	[1]
[1]	Derived from the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements at December 30, 2012.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account

Summary Of Significant Accounting Polices	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Polices	'
	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICES
	The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Checkpoint Systems, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All inter-company transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes are unaudited and do not contain all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in annual financial statements. Refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2012 for the most recent disclosure of our accounting policies.
	The Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to state fairly our financial position at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012 and our results of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012 and changes in cash flows for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012. The results of operations for the interim period should not be considered indicative of results to be expected for the full year.
	Other Expense
	In December of 2011, we identified errors in our financial statements resulting from improper and fraudulent activities of a certain former employee of our Canada sales subsidiary as part of the transition of our Canadian operations into our shared service environment in North America. In the period from 2005 through the fourth quarter of 2011, the then Controller of our Canadian operations was able to misappropriate cash through various schemes. The defalcation of cash was concealed by overriding internal controls at the subsidiary which had the effect of misstating certain accounts including cash, accounts receivable, and inventories as well as income taxes and non-income taxes payable and operating expenses.
	The total cumulative gross financial statement impact of the improper and fraudulent activities was approximately $5.2 million and impacted fiscal years 2005 through 2011 of which $1.1 million was recovered by us from the perpetrator during the fourth quarter of 2011, resulting in a net cumulative financial statement impact of $4.1 million. The fiscal year 2011 financial statement impact was $0.2 million income due to the recovery of $1.1 million offset by expense of $0.9 million. We incurred additional expenses related to the improper and fraudulent activities of $0.7 million during the first quarter of 2012. The financial statement impacts of the improper and fraudulent Canadian activities have been included in other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. We filed a claim during the second quarter of 2012 with our insurance provider for the unrecovered amount of the loss. On October 10, 2012, we received compensation of $4.7 million for the financial impact of the fraudulent Canadian activities from our insurance provider.
	Out of Period Adjustments
	During the nine months ended September 29, 2013, we recorded prior period accounting adjustments which had the impact of decreasing selling, general and administrative expenses by $1.0 million, increasing gross profit by $0.1 million and decreasing net loss by $0.8 million. We do not believe that these adjustments are material to our Consolidated Financial Statements for any prior or current period, nor do we believe that these adjustments will be material to our fiscal 2013 results.
	Internal-Use Software
	Included in fixed assets is the capitalized cost of internal-use software. We capitalize costs incurred during the application development stage of internal-use software and amortize these costs over their estimated useful lives, which generally range from three to five years. Costs incurred related to design or maintenance of internal-use software are expensed as incurred.
	During 2009, we announced that we are in the initial stages of implementing a company-wide ERP system to handle the business and finance processes within our operations and corporate functions. The total amount of gross internal-use software costs capitalized since the beginning of the ERP implementation as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012 were $22.8 million and $22.8 million, respectively. As of September 29, 2013, $18.1 million of supporting software packages that were placed in service is recorded in machinery and equipment. The remaining costs of $4.7 million and $4.7 million as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively, are capitalized as construction-in-progress until such time as the European ERP system, which is currently suspended, has been placed in service. Planning initiatives are underway to begin the implementation of our Asia Pacific Apparel Labeling Solutions (ALS) ERP system.
	Customer Rebates
	We record estimated reductions to revenue for customer incentive offerings, including volume-based incentives and rebates. The accrual for these incentives and rebates, which is included in the Other Accrued Expenses section of our Consolidated Balance Sheet, was $12.3 million and $15.2 million as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively. We record revenues net of an allowance for estimated return activities. Return activity was immaterial to revenue and results of operations for all periods presented.
	Assets Held For Sale
	As a result of our restructuring plans, certain long-lived assets of our manufacturing facilities met held for sale criteria during the second quarter ended June 24, 2012 and $3.7 million of property, plant, and equipment, net was reclassified into other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. In the third quarter ended September 23, 2012, these long-lived assets of our manufacturing facilities were sold, resulting in a gain on sale of $0.8 million that was recognized in other exit costs within restructuring expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
	Non-controlling Interests
	On May 16, 2011, Checkpoint Holland Holding B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary, acquired 51% of the outstanding voting shares of Shore to Shore PVT Ltd. (Sri Lanka) in exchange for $1.7 million in cash.
	In January 2013, we entered into an agreement to sell our 51% interest in Sri Lanka to the unrelated third party holding the non-controlling interest. On June 24, 2013, we completed the sale of our 51% interest for which we received cash proceeds of $0.2 million (net of a stamp duty). The gain on sale of $0.2 million is recorded within other operating income on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
	We have classified non-controlling interests as equity on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 30, 2012 and presented net income attributable to non-controlling interests separately on our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012.
	Warranty Reserves
	We provide product warranties for our various products. These warranties vary in length depending on product and geographical region. We establish our warranty reserves based on historical data of warranty transactions.
	The following table sets forth the movement in the warranty reserve which is located in the Other Accrued Expenses section of our Consolidated Balance Sheets:
	(amounts in thousands)
	Nine months ended	September 29,
		2013
	Balance at beginning of year	$	3,995
	Accruals for warranties issued, net	3,353
	Settlements made	(2,980		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4		)
	Balance at end of period	$	4,364
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 were as follows:
	(amounts in thousands)	Pension plan			Changes in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative hedges			Foreign currency translation adjustment		Total accumulated other comprehensive income
	Balance, December 30, 2012	$	(17,765	)	$	21		$	18,539	$	795
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(339		)	—			705		366
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)	824			(21		)	120		923
	Net other comprehensive income (loss)	485			(21		)	825		1,289
	Balance, September 29, 2013	$	(17,280	)	$	—		$	19,364	$	2,084
	The significant items reclassified from each component of other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 were as follows:
	(amounts in thousands)
	Details about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			Affected line item in the statement where net loss is presented
	Amortization of pension plan items
	Actuarial loss (1)	$	(1,165	)
	Prior service cost (1)	(2		)
		(1,167		)	Total before tax
		343			Tax benefit
		$	(824	)	Net of tax
	Gains and (losses) on cash flow hedges
	Foreign currency revenue forecast contracts	$	160		Cost of revenues
		160			Total before tax
		(139		)	Tax expense
		$	21		Net of tax
	Non-controlling interest
	Sale of 51% interest in Sri Lanka subsidiary	$	(120	)	Other operating income
		(120		)	Total before tax
		—			Tax expense
		$	(120	)	Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period	$	(923	)
	(1)	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs. Refer to Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Subsequent Events
	We perform a review of subsequent events in connection with the preparation of our financial statements. The accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date, but before our financial statements are issued or available to be issued are reflected where appropriate in our financial statements.
	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
	In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment," (ASU 2012-02). ASU 2012-02 amends the guidance in ASC 350-30 on testing indefinite-lived intangible assets, other than goodwill, for impairment by allowing an entity to perform a qualitative impairment assessment before proceeding to the two-step impairment test. If the entity determines, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is not more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50 percent) impaired, the entity would not need to calculate the fair value of the asset. In addition, the ASU does not amend the requirement to test these assets for impairment between annual tests if there is a change in events or circumstances; however, it does revise the examples of events and circumstances that an entity should consider in interim periods. ASU 2012-02 is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012, which for us was December 31, 2012, the first day of our 2013 fiscal year. The adoption of this standard has not had a material effect on our Consolidated Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
In October 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-04, "Technical Corrections and Improvements," (ASU 2012-04). ASU 2012-04 amends current guidance by clarifying the FASB Accountings Standards Codification (Codification), correcting unintended application of guidance, or making minor improvements to the Codification. These amendments are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting practice or create a significant administrative cost to most entities. Additionally, the amendments included in ASU 2012-04 intend to make the Codification easier to understand and the fair value measurement guidance easier to apply by eliminating inconsistencies and providing needed clarifications. The amendments in ASU 2012-04 that will not have transition guidance were effective upon issuance. For public entities, the amendments that are subject to the transition guidance were effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2012, which for us was December 31, 2012, the first day of our 2013 fiscal year. The adoption of this standard has not had a material effect on our Consolidated Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income," which requires entities to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, entities are required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, entities are required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail on these amounts. This ASU is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012, which for us was December 31, 2012, the first day of our 2013 fiscal year. Any required changes in presentation requirements and disclosures have been included in our Consolidated Financial Statements beginning with the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. The adoption of this standard has not had a material effect on our Consolidated Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
New Accounting Pronouncements and Other Standards
In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, "Balance Sheet – Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (Topic 210-20)," (ASU 2011-11). ASU 2011-11 requires an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. ASU 2011-11 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with retrospective application for all comparable periods presented. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on our Consolidated Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-04, “Obligations Resulting From Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date,” (ASU 2013-04). The update requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed as of the reporting date as the sum of the obligation the entity agreed to pay among its co-obligors and any additional amount the entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. This ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013 and is required to be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for those obligations that existed upon adoption of the ASU. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on our Consolidated Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, “Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity,” (ASU 2013-05). The update clarifies that complete or substantially complete liquidation of a foreign entity is required to release the cumulative translation adjustment (CTA) for transactions occurring within a foreign entity. However, transactions impacting investments in a foreign entity may result in a full or partial release of CTA even though complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity has not occurred. Furthermore, for transactions involving step acquisitions, the CTA associated with the previous equity-method investment will be fully released when control is obtained and consolidation occurs. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. We will apply the guidance prospectively to derecognition events occurring after the effective date. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on our Consolidated Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
In April 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-07, “Liquidation Basis of Accounting,” (ASU 2013-07). The objective of ASU 2013-07 is to clarify when an entity should apply the liquidation basis of accounting and to provide principles for the measurement of assets and liabilities under the liquidation basis of accounting, as well as any required disclosures. The ASU is effective prospectively for entities that determine liquidation is imminent during annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and interim reporting periods therein. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on our Consolidated Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-10, “Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (or Overnight Index Swap Rate) as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes,” (ASU 2013-10). The update permits the use of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes under FASB ASC Topic 815, in addition to the interest rates on direct Treasury obligations of the U.S. government (UST) and the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The update also removes the restriction on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges. This ASU is effective prospectively for qualifying new or redesignated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on our Consolidated Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists,” (ASU 2013-11). The amendments in ASU 2013-11 provide guidance on the financial statement presentation of unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. This ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	INVENTORIES
	Inventories consist of the following:
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,		December 30,
		2013		2012
	Raw materials	$	19,152	$	16,702
	Work-in-process	3,586		6,554
	Finished goods	72,223		58,898
	Total	$	94,961	$	82,154

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	'
	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	We had intangible assets with a net book value of $68.5 million and $75.0 million as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively.
	The following table reflects the components of intangible assets as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012:
				September 29, 2013								December 30, 2012
	(amounts in thousands)	Amortizable		Gross				Gross				Gross				Gross
		Life		Amount				Accumulated				Amount				Accumulated
		(years)						Amortization								Amortization
	Finite-lived intangible assets:
	Customer lists	6 to 20		$	82,562			$	54,969			$	81,895			$	50,215
	Trade name	1 to 30		30,928				19,985				30,414				19,143
	Patents, license agreements	3 to 14		61,319				53,228				60,682				50,826
	Other	2 to 6		7,133				6,733				7,178				6,546
	Total amortized finite-lived intangible assets			181,942				134,915				180,169				126,730
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trade name			21,514				—				21,511				—
	Total identifiable intangible assets			$	203,456			$	134,915			$	201,680			$	126,730
	Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 was $2.2 million and $6.7 million, respectively.
	Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 23, 2012 was $2.5 million and $7.6 million, respectively.
	Estimated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is anticipated to be:
	(amounts in thousands)
	2013	(1)		$	8,800
	2014			$	8,311
	2015			$	8,150
	2016			$	7,888
	2017			$	6,868
	(1)	The estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2013 is anticipated to be $2.1 million.
	Historically, we have reported our results of operations in three segments: Shrink Management Solutions (SMS), Apparel Labeling Solutions (ALS), and Retail Merchandising Solutions (RMS). During the third quarter of 2013, we adjusted the product allocation between our SMS and ALS segments, renamed the SMS segment Merchandise Availability Solutions (MAS) and began reporting our segments as: Merchandise Availability Solutions, Apparel Labeling Solutions, and Retail Merchandising Solutions.
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:
	(amounts in thousands)	Merchandise				Apparel				Retail				Total
		Availability				Labeling				Merchandising
		Solutions				Solutions				Solutions
	Balance as of December 25, 2011	$	161,811			$	62,584			$	61,708			$	286,103
	Purchase accounting adjustment	—				1,624				—				1,624
	Discontinued operations	(3,263		)		—				—				(3,263		)
	Impairment losses	—				(64,437		)		(38,278		)		(102,715		)
	Translation adjustments	483				229				280				992
	Balance as of December 30, 2012	$	159,031			$	—			$	23,710			$	182,741
	Segment reallocation	(2,116		)		2,116				—				—
	Translation adjustments	1,202				—				502				1,704
	Balance as of September 29, 2013	$	158,117			$	2,116			$	24,212			$	184,445
	The following table reflects the components of goodwill as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012:
		September 29, 2013												December 30, 2012
	(amounts in thousands)	Gross				Accumulated				Goodwill,				Gross				Accumulated		Goodwill,
		Amount				Impairment				Net				Amount				Impairment		Net
						Losses												Losses
	Merchandise Availability	$	206,207			$	48,090			$	158,117			$	208,835			$	49,804	$	159,031
	Solutions
	Apparel Labeling Solutions	86,565				84,449				2,116				84,059				84,059		—
	Retail Merchandising Solutions	136,665				112,453				24,212				133,707				109,997		23,710
	Total goodwill	$	429,437			$	244,992			$	184,445			$	426,601			$	243,860	$	182,741
	On January 28, 2011, we entered into a Master Purchase Agreement to acquire the equity and/or assets of the Shore to Shore businesses. The acquisition was settled on May 16, 2011 for approximately $78.7 million, net of cash acquired of $1.9 million and the assumption of debt of $4.2 million.
	The purchase price included a payment to escrow of $17.5 million related to the 2010 performance of the acquired business. This amount is subject to adjustment pending final determination of the 2010 performance and could result in an additional purchase price payment of up to $6.3 million. We are currently involved in an arbitration process in order to require the seller to provide audited financial information related to the 2010 performance. When this information is received, the final adjustment to the purchase price will be recognized through earnings.
	Acquisition costs incurred in connection with the transaction including legal and other arbitration-related costs, are recognized within acquisition costs in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and approximate $0.3 million and $0.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and $17 thousand and $0.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 23, 2012.
	We perform an assessment of goodwill by comparing each individual reporting unit’s carrying amount of net assets, including goodwill, to their fair value at least annually during the October month-end close and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. There were no impairment indicators in the third quarter of 2013.
	During the second quarter of 2012, we experienced deterioration in revenues and gross margins in each of our segments. Due to the declines in operating results in our segments, a change in management, and a revised strategic focus, we determined that impairment triggering events had occurred and that an assessment of goodwill was warranted. This resulted in the Company's assessment that the carrying value of the Apparel Labeling Solutions reporting unit exceeded its fair value. The basis of the fair value was determined by projecting future cash flows using assumptions concerning future operating performance and economic conditions that may differ from actual cash flows. Estimated future cash flows are adjusted by an appropriate discount rate derived from our market capitalization plus a suitable control premium at the date of the evaluation. The financial and credit market volatility directly impacts our fair value measurement through our weighted average cost of capital that we use to determine our discount rate and through our stock price that we use to determine our market capitalization. As a result of our interim impairment test, a $64.4 million non-cash impairment charge was recorded as of June 24, 2012 in our Apparel Labeling Solutions segment. The goodwill impairment expense was due to the decline in estimated future Apparel Labeling Solutions cash flow impacted by our plan to refocus the business, coupled with recent declines in revenue and profitability. The impairment charge was recorded in goodwill impairment on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. While we currently believe that our projected results will not result in future impairment, a continued deterioration in results could trigger a future impairment in our reporting units.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	DEBT
	Short-term Borrowings and Current Portion of Long-term Debt
	Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt as of September 29, 2013 and as of December 30, 2012 consisted of the following:
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,		December 30,
		2013		2012
	Overdraft	$	—	$	568
	Term loans	—		2,272
	Other short-term borrowings	—		889
	Current portion of long-term debt	33,115		638
	Total short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	$	33,115	$	4,367
	Our Senior Secured Credit facility matures on July 22, 2014. Therefore, we have classified the entire balance of $32.7 million to current portion of long-term debt on our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 29, 2013.
	In February 2012, we entered into a $3.2 million Sri Lanka banking facility, which included a $2.7 million term loan, and a combined $0.5 million sublimit for an overdraft/import cash line. In June 2013, in connection with the sale of our 51% interest in our Shore to Shore Sri Lanka entity, the outstanding balance of the banking facility was transferred to the entity holding the non-controlling interest. The balance of the banking facility at the date of transfer was $1.5 million.
	In March 2013, we entered into a new $2.3 million Sri Lanka term loan. Borrowings under this loan were used to pay down the Sri Lanka banking facility in the second quarter of 2013. In June 2013, in connection with the sale of our 51% interest in our Shore to Shore Sri Lanka entity, the outstanding balance of the term loan was transferred to the entity holding the non-controlling interest. The balance of the term loan at the date of transfer was $2.2 million.
	Long-Term Debt
	Long-term debt as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012 consisted of the following:
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,		December 30,
		2013		2012
	Senior secured credit facility:
	$62 million variable interest rate revolving credit facility maturing in 2014	$	32,720	$	42,021
	Senior Secured Notes:
	$19 million 4.00% fixed interest rate Series A senior secured notes maturing in 2015	18,541		22,038
	$19 million 4.38% fixed interest rate Series B senior secured notes maturing in 2016	18,541		22,038
	$19 million 4.75% fixed interest rate Series C senior secured notes maturing in 2017	18,541		22,038
	Full-recourse factoring liabilities	680		942
	Other capital leases with maturities through 2016	217		482
	Total	89,240		109,559
	Less current portion	33,115		638
	Total long-term portion	$	56,125	$	108,921
	Senior Secured Credit Facility
	On July 22, 2010, we entered into an Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facility (the “Senior Secured Credit Facility”) with a syndicate of lenders. The Senior Secured Credit Facility provides us with a $125.0 million four-year senior secured multi-currency revolving credit facility.
	On February 17, 2012, we entered into an amendment to our Senior Secured Credit Facility which increased the required leverage ratio covenant of adjusted EBITDA to total debt from 2.75 to 3.00, 3.35 and 3.25 for the periods ended March 25, 2012, June 24, 2012 and September 23, 2012. Had we not received the amendment, we would have been in violation of the leverage ratio covenant as of March 25, 2012.
	On July 31, 2012, we entered into an additional amendment to our Senior Secured Credit Facility ("July 2012 Amendment"), which contained several modifications. The July 2012 Amendment reduced the total commitment of the Senior Secured Credit Facility from $125.0 million to $75.0 million. The July 2012 Amendment reduced the sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit from $25.0 million to $5.0 million. The July 2012 Amendment reduced the sublimit for swingline loans from $25.0 million to $5.0 million. The July 2012 Amendment increased the required leverage ratio covenant of adjusted EBITDA to total debt to 5.25, 6.50, 5.50, 3.50, and 2.75 for the periods ended June 24, 2012, September 23, 2012, December 30, 2012, March 31, 2013, and June 30, 2013 and thereafter. Cash restructuring of up to $25.0 million is excluded from the calculation of EBITDA beginning in the fiscal quarter ending June 24, 2012. The July 2012 Amendment waived the fixed charge covenant from June 24, 2012 through September 23, 2012 (the "Waiver Period"), decreased it to 1.00 for the period ended December 30, 2012, and returns to 1.25 for periods thereafter. In addition, the July 2012 Amendment permits divestitures, acquisitions and transfers of assets to non-credit parties, under certain conditions. The July 2012 Amendment also contains a provision whereby if our cash balance exceeds $65 million as of weekly measurement dates, we must prepay any additional borrowings made subsequent to the July 2012 Amendments. This provision is effective until we are in compliance with our original covenant requirements for two consecutive quarters. There were no required prepayments during the first nine months of 2013. Beginning June 30, 2013, we were in compliance of the original fixed charge covenant. Beginning September 29, 2013, we were in compliance with the original leverage ratio covenant.
	During the Waiver Period, the interest rate spread on the Senior Secured Credit Facility increases to a maximum of 4.25% over the Base Rate or 5.25% over the LIBOR rate. The “Base Rate” is the highest of (a) our lender’s prime rate, (b) the Federal Funds rate, plus 0.50%, and (c) a daily rate equal to the one-month LIBOR rate, plus 1.00%. The unused line fee will increase to a maximum of 1.00% per annum. The maximum is based in accordance with changes in our leverage ratio.
	On September 21, 2012, we repaid $6.1 million on the Senior Secured Credit Facility. Pursuant to the terms of the July 2012 Amendment, the repayment permanently reduced the outstanding borrowing capacity from $75.0 million to $68.9 million.
	On June 28, 2013, we repaid $3.8 million on the Senior Secured Credit Facility. Pursuant to the terms of the July 2012 Amendment, the repayment permanently reduced the outstanding borrowing capacity from $68.9 million to $65.1 million. In connection with the reduction in borrowing capacity of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, we recognized $71 thousand of unamortized debt issuance costs. The costs were recognized in interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations in the second quarter of 2013.
	On September 27, 2013, we repaid $2.7 million on the Senior Secured Credit Facility. Pursuant to the terms of the July 2012 Amendment, the repayment permanently reduced the outstanding borrowing capacity from $65.1 million to $62.4 million. In connection with the reduction in borrowing capacity of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, we recognized $38 thousand of unamortized debt issuance costs. The costs were recognized in interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations in the third quarter of 2013.
	The Senior Secured Credit Facility provides for an amended revolving commitment of up to $62.4 million with a term of four years from the effective date of July 22, 2010. We may borrow, prepay and re-borrow under the Senior Secured Credit Facility as long as the sum of the outstanding principal amounts is less than the aggregate facility availability. The Senior Secured Credit Facility also includes an expansion option that will allow us, subject to certain conditions, to request an increase in the Senior Secured Credit Facility of up to an aggregate of $50.0 million, for a potential total commitment of $112.4 million. As of September 29, 2013, we were not eligible to elect to request the $50.0 million expansion option due to financial covenant restrictions.
	As of September 29, 2013, $1.8 million issued in letters of credit were outstanding under the Senior Secured Credit Facility.
	Borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, other than swingline loans, bear interest at our option of either a spread ranging from 1.25% to 2.50% over the Base Rate (as described below), or a spread ranging from 2.25% to 3.50% over the LIBOR rate, and in each case fluctuating in accordance with changes in our leverage ratio, as defined in the Senior Secured Credit Facility. The “Base Rate” is the highest of (a) our lender’s prime rate, (b) the Federal Funds rate, plus 0.50%, and (c) a daily rate equal to the one-month LIBOR rate, plus 1.00%. Swingline loans bear interest of (i) a spread ranging from 1.25% to 2.50% over the Base Rate with respect to swingline loans denominated in U.S. dollars, or (ii) a spread ranging from 2.25% to 3.50% over the LIBOR rate for one month U.S. dollar deposits, as of 11:00 a.m., London time. We pay an unused line fee ranging from 0.30% to 0.75% per annum based on the unused portion of the commitment under the Senior Secured Credit Facility.
	All obligations of domestic borrowers under the Senior Secured Credit Facility are irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by our domestic subsidiaries. The obligations of foreign borrowers under the Senior Secured Credit Facility are irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by certain of our foreign subsidiaries as well as the domestic guarantors. Collateral under the Senior Secured Credit Facility includes a 100% stock pledge of domestic subsidiaries and a 65% stock pledge of all first-tier foreign subsidiaries, excluding our Japanese sales subsidiary. As a condition of the July 2012 Amendment, all domestic assets are also pledged as collateral. The approximate net book value of the collateral as of September 29, 2013 was $125 million.
	Pursuant to the original terms of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, we are subject to various requirements, including covenants requiring the maintenance of a maximum total leverage ratio of 2.75 and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.25. The Senior Secured Credit Facility also contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, notice provisions and events of default, including change of control, cross-defaults to other debt, and judgment defaults. Upon a default under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, including the non-payment of principal or interest, our obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facility may be accelerated and the assets securing such obligations may be sold. Certain of our wholly-owned subsidiaries are guarantors of our obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facility.
	Senior Secured Notes
	On February 17, 2012, we entered into an amendment to our Senior Secured Notes which increased the required leverage ratio covenant of adjusted EBITDA to total debt from 2.75 to 3.00, 3.35 and 3.25 for the periods ended March 25, 2012, June 24, 2012 and September 23, 2012. Had we not received the amendment, we would have been in violation of the leverage ratio covenant as of March 25, 2012.
	On July 31, 2012, we entered into an additional amendment to our Senior Secured Notes ("July 2012 Note Amendment"), which contained several modifications. The July 2012 Note Amendment increased the required leverage ratio covenant of adjusted EBITDA to total debt to 5.25, 6.50, 5.50, 3.50, and 2.75 for the periods ended June 24, 2012, September 23, 2012, December 30, 2012, March 31, 2013, and June 30, 2013 and thereafter. Cash restructuring of up to $25.0 million is excluded from the calculation of EBITDA beginning in the fiscal quarter ending June 24, 2012. The July 2012 Note Amendment waives the fixed charge covenant from June 24, 2012 through September 23, 2012 (the "Waiver Period"), decreases it to 1.00 for the period ended December 30, 2012, and returns to 1.25 for periods thereafter. In addition, the July 2012 Note Amendment permits divestitures, acquisitions and transfers of assets to non-credit parties, under certain conditions. Beginning June 30, 2013, we were in compliance of the original fixed charge covenant. Beginning September 29, 2013, we were in compliance with the original leverage ratio covenant.
	During the Waiver Period, and until such time as the financial covenants return to the original covenants for two consecutive quarters, the coupon rate on the Senior Secured Notes will increase to 5.75%, 6.13%, and 6.50% for the Series A Senior Secured Notes, Series B Senior Secured Notes, and Series C Senior Secured Notes, respectively.
	On June 28, 2013, we repaid $6.2 million in principal as well as a make-whole premium of $0.6 million related to the Senior Secured Notes. In connection with the repayment on the Senior Secured Notes, we recognized $57 thousand of unamortized debt issuance costs. The unamortized debt issuance costs and make-whole premium fees were recognized in interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations in the second quarter of 2013.
	On September 27, 2013, we repaid $4.3 million in principal as well as a make-whole premium of $0.4 million related to the Senior Secured Notes. In connection with the repayment on the Senior Secured Notes, we recognized $36 thousand of unamortized debt issuance costs. The unamortized debt issuance costs and make-whole premium fees were recognized in interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations in the third quarter of 2013.
	Under the Senior Secured Notes Agreement, we issued to the Purchasers of our Series A Senior Secured Notes an amended aggregate principal amount of $18.5 million (the “Series A Notes”), our Series B Senior Secured Notes an aggregate principal amount of $18.5 million (the “Series B Notes”), and our Series C Senior Secured Notes an aggregate principal amount of $18.5 million (the “Series C Notes”); together with the Series A Notes and the Series B Notes, (the “2010 Notes”). The Series A Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum and mature on July 22, 2015. The Series B Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.38% per annum and mature on July 22, 2016. The Series C Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.75% per annum and mature on July 22, 2017. The 2010 Notes are not subject to any scheduled repayments. The entire outstanding principal amount of each of the 2010 Notes shall become due on their respective maturity date.
	The Senior Secured Notes Agreement provides that for a three-year period ending on July 22, 2013, we may issue, and our lender may, in its sole discretion, purchase, additional fixed-rate senior secured notes (the “Shelf Notes”); together with the 2010 Notes, (the “Notes”), up to an aggregate amount of $50.0 million. As of September 29, 2013, the issuance period of the Shelf Notes has expired, and no request for the $50.0 million expansion option was made.
	All obligations under the Senior Secured Notes are irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by our domestic subsidiaries. Collateral under the Senior Secured Notes includes a 100% stock pledge of domestic subsidiaries and a 65% stock pledge of all first-tier foreign subsidiaries, excluding our Japanese sales subsidiary. As a condition of the July 2012 Note Amendment, all domestic assets are also pledged as collateral. The approximate net book value of the collateral as of September 29, 2013 was $125 million.
	The original Senior Secured Notes Agreement is subject to covenants that are substantially similar to the covenants in the Senior Secured Credit Facility Agreement, including covenants requiring the maintenance of a maximum total leverage ratio of 2.75 and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.25. The Senior Secured Notes Agreement also contains representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, notice provisions and events of default, including change of control, cross-defaults to other debt, and judgment defaults that are substantially similar to those contained in the Senior Secured Credit Facility, and those that are customary for similar private placement transactions. Upon a default under the Senior Secured Notes Agreement, including the non-payment of principal or interest, our obligations under the Senior Secured Notes Agreement may be accelerated and the assets securing such obligations may be sold. Additionally, the Senior Secured Notes have a make-whole provision that requires the discounted value of the remaining payments on the Senior Secured Notes expected through the end term of each of the Senior Secured Notes to be paid in full upon early termination, acceleration, or prepayment. Certain of our wholly-owned subsidiaries are also guarantors of our obligations under the Senior Secured Notes.
	Full-recourse Factoring Arrangements
	We have full-recourse factoring arrangements in Europe. The arrangements are secured by trade receivables. We received a weighted average of 92.4% of the face amount of receivables that we desired to sell and the bank agreed, at its discretion, to buy. As of September 29, 2013 the factoring arrangements had a balance of $0.7 million (€0.5 million), of which $0.4 million (€0.3 million) was included in the current portion of long-term debt and $0.3 million (€0.2 million) was included in long-term borrowings in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets since the receivables are collectible through 2016.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	Stock-based compensation cost recognized in operating results (included in selling, general, and administrative expenses) for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 was $1.3 million and $5.1 million ($1.2 million and $5.0 million, net of tax), respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 23, 2012, the total compensation expense was $0.9 million and $3.6 million ($0.8 million and $3.5 million, net of tax), respectively. The associated actual tax benefit realized for the tax deduction from option exercises of share-based payment units and awards released equaled $0.4 million and $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012, respectively.
	On July 24, 2012, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) were awarded to certain of our key employees as part of the LTIP Second Half 2012 plan. The number of shares for these units varied based on individual performance versus second half 2012 goals. These goals were developed for employees who can influence key metrics set forth in the new business strategy during the July 2012 to December 2012 performance period. The weighted average price for these RSUs was $7.59 per share. The value of these units was charged to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period with periodic adjustments to account for changes in anticipated award amounts and estimated forfeiture rates. For fiscal year 2012, $0.6 million was charged to compensation expense for the LTIP Second Half 2012 Plan. Final assessment of these goals was completed in the second quarter of 2013, resulting in a reversal of $0.1 million of compensation expense. As of May 1, 2013, 74,321 units vested at a grant price of $7.59 per share. These RSUs reduce the shares available to grant under the 2004 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (2004 Plan).
	On February 27, 2013, RSUs were awarded to certain key employees as part of the LTIP 2013 plan. These awards have a market condition. The number of shares for these units varies based on the relative ranking of our total shareholder return (TSR) against the TSRs of the constituents of the Russell 2000 Index during the January 2013 to December 2015 performance period. The final value of these units will be determined by the number of shares earned. The value of these units is charged to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period with periodic adjustments to account for changes in anticipated award amounts and estimated forfeitures rates. The grant date fair value for these RSUs was $11.91 per share. Additional RSUs related to the LTIP 2013 plan were awarded on May 28, 2013, with a grant date fair value of $11.56 per share. For the first nine months of 2013, $29 thousand was charged to compensation expense. As of September 29, 2013, total unamortized compensation expense for these grants was $0.2 million. As of September 29, 2013, the maximum achievable RSUs outstanding under this plan are 26,400 units. These RSUs reduce the shares available to grant under the 2004 Plan.
	To determine the fair value of RSUs with market conditions that were awarded on February 27, 2013, we used a Monte Carlo simulation using the following assumptions: (i) expected volatility of 47.01%, (ii) risk-free rate of 0.35%, and (iii) an expected dividend yield of zero.
	To determine the fair value of RSUs with market conditions that were awarded on May 28, 2013, we used a Monte Carlo simulation using the following assumptions: (i) expected volatility of 45.23%, (ii) risk-free rate of 0.41%, and (iii) an expected dividend yield of zero.
	On May 2, 2013 a cash-based performance award was awarded to our CEO under the terms of our 2013 LTIP plan. Our relative TSR performance determines the payout as a percentage of an established target cash amount of $0.4 million. Because the final payout of the award is made in cash, the award is classified as a liability and the fair value is marked-to-market each reporting period. As of September 29, 2013, the fair value of the award is $0.79 per dollar of the target cash amount awarded. The value of this award is charged to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. For the first nine months of 2013, $0.1 million was charged to compensation expense. The associated liability is included in Accrued Compensation and Related Taxes in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	To determine the fair value of the cash-based performance award as of September 29, 2013, we used a Monte Carlo simulation using the following assumptions: (i) expected volatility of 46.63%, (ii) risk-free rate of 0.42%, and (iii) an expected dividend yield of zero.
	As of September 29, 2013, we assessed our performance in connection with the LTIP 2011 plan and concluded that the remaining threshold for the performance conditions would not be achieved. As a result, during the third quarter of 2013, we reversed $0.3 million of previously recognized compensation cost.
	As of September 29, 2013, we assessed the performance of our LTIP 2012 plan. Due to current and projected shortfalls in our EBIDTA growth compared to the LTIP 2012 plan requirements, we concluded that it was probable that these performance conditions would not be met. We therefore reversed $0.2 million of previously recognized compensation cost during the third quarter of 2013.
	Stock Options
	Option activity under the principal option plans as of September 29, 2013 and changes during the nine months ended September 29, 2013 were as follows:
		Number of		Weighted-			Weighted-	Aggregate
		Shares		Average			Average	Intrinsic
				Exercise			Remaining	Value
				Price			Contractual	(in thousands)
							Term
							(in years)
	Outstanding at December 30, 2012	2,744,057		$	17.24		5.01	$	1,321
	Granted	132,367		12.32
	Exercised	(196,924	)	11.04
	Forfeited or expired	(140,450	)	13.4
	Outstanding at September 29, 2013	2,539,050		$	17.68		4.58	$	5,658
	Vested and expected to vest at September 29, 2013	2,435,385		$	18.02		4.4	$	4,932
	Exercisable at September 29, 2013	2,069,447		$	19.28		3.62	$	2,788
	The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between our closing stock price on the last trading day of the third quarter of fiscal 2013 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on September 29, 2013. This amount changes based on the fair market value of our stock. The total intrinsic value of options exercised for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012 was $0.7 million and $0.1 million, respectively.
	As of September 29, 2013, $1.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.
	The fair value of share-based payment units was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The table below presents the weighted-average expected life in years. The expected life computation is based on historical exercise patterns and post-vesting termination behavior. Volatility is determined using changes in historical stock prices. The interest rate for periods within the expected life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The assumptions and weighted-average fair values were as follows:
	Nine months ended	September 29,		September 23,
		2013		2012
	Weighted-average fair value of grants	5.46		4.38
	Valuation assumptions:
	Expected dividend yield	0	%	0	%
	Expected volatility	50.79	%	52.08	%
	Expected life (in years)	5.08		5.06
	Risk-free interest rate	0.835	%	0.75	%
	Restricted Stock Units
	Nonvested restricted stock units as of September 29, 2013 and changes during the nine months ended September 29, 2013 were as follows:
		Number of		Weighted-		Weighted-
		Shares		Average		Average
				Vest Date		Grant Date
				(in years)		Fair Value
	Nonvested at December 30, 2012	563,106		0.79		$	21.14
	Granted	568,533				$	12.19
	Vested	(248,277	)			$	14.47
	Forfeited	(29,066	)			$	14.02
	Nonvested at September 29, 2013	854,296		0.88		$	17.36
	Vested and expected to vest at September 29, 2013	766,057		0.84
	Vested at September 29, 2013	52,500		—
	The total fair value of restricted stock awards vested during the first nine months of 2013 was $4.2 million as compared to $2.1 million in the first nine months of 2012. As of September 29, 2013, there was $3.7 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to nonvested restricted stock units. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.
	Other Compensation Arrangements
	On March 15, 2010, we initiated a plan in which time-vested cash unit awards were granted to eligible employees. The time-vested cash unit awards under this plan vest evenly over two or three years from the date of grant. The total amount accrued related to the plan equaled $0.7 million as of September 29, 2013, of which $0.3 million and $0.9 million was expensed for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013. The total amount accrued related to the plan equaled $0.7 million as of September 23, 2012, of which $0.3 million and $0.8 million was expensed for the three and nine months ended September 23, 2012. The associated liability is included in Accrued Compensation and Related Taxes in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	'
	SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
	Cash payments for interest and income taxes for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012 were as follows:
	(amounts in thousands)
	Nine months ended	September 29,		September 23,
		2013		2012
	Interest	$	7,228	$	8,194
	Income tax payments	$	8,495	$	8,229
	As of September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012, we accrued $0.5 million and $0.6 million of capital expenditures, respectively. These amounts were excluded from the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows at September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012 since they represent non-cash investing activities. Accrued capital expenditures at September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012 are included in accounts payable and other accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	EARNINGS PER SHARE
	The following data shows the amounts used in computing earnings per share and the effect on net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. and the weighted-average number of shares of dilutive potential common stock:
		Quarter							Nine Months
		(13 weeks) Ended							(39 weeks) Ended
	(amounts in thousands, except per share data)	September 29,				September 23,			September 29,			September 23,
		2013				2012			2013			2012
	Basic earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. available to common stockholders	$	7,724			$	(4,229	)	$	5,251		$	(106,656	)
	Basic loss from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $0, $117, $68 and $114	(100		)		(1,105		)	(16,985		)	(3,830		)
	Diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. available to common stockholders	7,724				(4,229		)	5,251			(106,656		)
	Diluted loss from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $0, $117, $68 and $114	$	(100	)		$	(1,105	)	$	(16,985	)	$	(3,830	)
	Shares:
	Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	41,230				40,521			41,026			40,415
	Shares issuable under deferred compensation agreements	360				546			393			531
	Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	41,590				41,067			41,419			40,946
	Common shares assumed upon exercise of stock options and awards	519				—			318			—
	Shares issuable under deferred compensation arrangements	22				—			33			—
	Dilutive weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	42,131				41,067			41,770			40,946
	Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share:
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.18			$	(0.10	)	$	0.13		$	(2.61	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—				(0.03		)	(0.41		)	(0.09		)
	Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share	$	0.18			$	(0.13	)	$	(0.28	)	$	(2.70	)
	Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share:
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.18			$	(0.10	)	$	0.13		$	(2.61	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—				(0.03		)	(0.41		)	(0.09		)
	Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share	$	0.18			$	(0.13	)	$	(0.28	)	$	(2.70	)
	Anti-dilutive potential common shares are not included in our earnings per share calculation. The Long-term Incentive Plan restricted stock units were excluded from our calculation due to the performance of vesting criteria not being met.
	The number of anti-dilutive common share equivalents for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012 were as follows:
		Quarter						Nine Months
		(13 weeks) Ended						(39 weeks) Ended
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,			September 23,			September 29,		September 23,
		2013			2012			2013		2012
	Weighted-average common share equivalents associated with anti-dilutive stock options and restricted stock units excluded from the computation of diluted EPS(1)	1,729			3,296			2,052		3,068
	(1)	Stock options and awards of 15 shares and 64 shares, respectively, were anti-dilutive in the first three and nine months ended September 23, 2012, and were therefore excluded from the earnings per share calculation due to our loss from continuing operations for the periods.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	INCOME TAXES
	The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 was 42.6% as compared to 0.9% for the nine months ended September 23, 2012. The change in the effective tax rate for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 29, 2013 was due to the mix of income between subsidiaries and the goodwill impairment charges in 2012 that did not receive an income tax benefit.
	Historically, we determined our interim tax provision using an estimated annual effective tax rate methodology. For the nine months ended September 23, 2012, we accounted for the U.S. operations by applying the discrete method based on the determination that if the U.S. operations were included in the estimated annual effective tax rate, small changes in estimated pretax earnings could result in significant fluctuations in the tax rate. In the third quarter of 2013 and for the nine months ended September 29, 2013, we accounted for the U.S. operations by applying an estimated annual effective rate methodology. We determined that if the U.S. operations are included in the estimated annual effective tax rate, small changes in estimated pretax earnings would no longer result in significant fluctuations in the tax rate.
	We evaluate our deferred income taxes quarterly to determine if valuation allowances are required or should be adjusted. We are required to assess whether valuation allowances should be established against their deferred tax assets based on all available evidence, both positive and negative, using a “more likely than not” standard. In the assessment for a valuation allowance, appropriate consideration is given to all positive and negative evidence related to the realization of the deferred tax assets. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, our experience with loss carryforwards not expiring and tax planning alternatives. We operate and derive income across multiple jurisdictions. As the geographic footprint of the business changes, we may encounter losses in jurisdictions that have been historically profitable, and as a result might require additional valuation allowances to be recorded against certain deferred tax asset balances. As of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, we had net deferred tax assets of $17.8 million and $17.9 million respectively.
	Included in other current assets as of September 29, 2013, is a current income tax receivable of $4.6 million. This amount represents a net receivable of $0.5 million as of December 30, 2012, year to date estimated tax payments made in excess of refunds received in the amount of $8.0 million, and tax expense recorded on our year to date pretax income of $3.9 million. Included in other current liabilities is our current deferred tax liability of $2.5 million.
	The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate was $14.7 million and $16.3 million at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively. Penalties and tax-related interest expense are reported as a component of income tax expense. During the nine months ended September 29, 2013 we recognized an interest and penalties benefit of $0.2 million compared to interest and penalties expense of $0.7 million during the nine months ended September 23, 2012. As of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, we had accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits of $4.0 million and $4.3 million, respectively.
	We file income tax returns in the U.S. and in various states, local and foreign jurisdictions. We are routinely examined by tax authorities in these jurisdictions. It is possible that these examinations may be resolved within twelve months. Due to the potential for resolution of federal, state and foreign examinations, and the expiration of various statutes of limitation, it is reasonably possible that the gross unrecognized tax benefits balance may decrease within the next twelve months by a range of
	$2.6 million to $4.2 million.
	We are currently under audit in the following major jurisdictions: United States 2011, Germany 2006 – 2009, Finland 2008 – 2009, and India 2010.
	We operate under tax holidays in other countries, which are effective through dates ranging from 2015 to 2017, and may be extended if certain additional requirements are satisfied. The tax holidays are conditional upon our meeting certain employment and investment thresholds.

Pension_Benefits

Pension Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension Benefits	'
	PENSION BENEFITS
	The components of net periodic benefit cost for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012 were as follows:
		Quarter				Nine Months
		(13 weeks) Ended				(39 weeks) Ended
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,		September 23,		September 29,		September 23,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Service cost	$	269	$	207	$	804	$	637
	Interest cost	883		940		2,631		2,898
	Expected return on plan assets	26		10		77		31
	Amortization of actuarial loss	390		54		1,165		166
	Amortization of transition obligation	—		13		—		42
	Amortization of prior service costs	1		1		2		2
	Net periodic pension cost	$	1,569	$	1,225	$	4,679	$	3,776
	We expect the cash requirements for funding the pension benefits to be approximately $5.3 million during fiscal 2013, including $4.2 million which was funded during the nine months ended September 29, 2013.

Fair_Value_Measurement_Financi

Fair Value Measurement, Financial Instruments And Risk Management

9 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

'

Fair Value Measurement, Financial Instruments And Risk Management

'

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT, FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Fair Value Measurement

We utilize the market approach to measure fair value for our financial assets and liabilities. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.

The fair value hierarchy is intended to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques that are used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity’s pricing based upon their own market assumptions.

The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:

Level 1

Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2

Inputs are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable and market-corroborated inputs which are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3

Inputs are derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or value drivers are unobservable.

Because our derivatives are not listed on an exchange, we value these instruments using a valuation model with pricing inputs that are observable in the market or that can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. Our methodology also incorporates the impact of both ours and the counterparty’s credit standing.

The following tables represent our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012 and the basis for that measurement:

(amounts in thousands)

Total Fair Value Measurement September 29, 2013

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

In Active

Other

Unobservable

Markets for

Observable

Inputs

Identical Assets

Inputs

(Level 3)

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

—

Total assets

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

—

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts

$

361

$

—

$

361

$

—

Total liabilities

$

361

$

—

$

361

$

—

(amounts in thousands)

Total Fair Value Measurement December 30, 2012

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

In Active

Other

Unobservable

Markets for

Observable

Inputs

Identical Assets

Inputs

(Level 3)

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts

$

179

$

—

$

179

$

—

Foreign currency revenue forecast contracts

14

—

14

—

Total assets

$

193

$

—

$

193

$

—

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts

$

208

$

—

$

208

$

—

Total liabilities

$

208

$

—

$

208

$

—

The following table provides a summary of the activity associated with all of our designated cash flow hedges (foreign currency) reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 29, 2013:

(amounts in thousands)

September 29,

2013

Beginning balance, net of tax

$

21

Changes in fair value gain, net of tax

—

Reclassification to earnings, net of tax

(21

)

Ending balance, net of tax

$

—

We believe that the fair values of our current assets and current liabilities (cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other current liabilities) approximate their reported carrying amounts. The carrying values and the estimated fair values of non-current financial assets and liabilities that qualify as financial instruments and are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012 are summarized in the following table:

September 29, 2013

December 30, 2012

(amounts in thousands)

Carrying

Estimated

Carrying

Estimated

Amount

Fair Value

Amount

Fair Value

Long-term debt (including current maturities and excluding capital leases and factoring)(1)

Senior secured credit facility

$

32,720

$

32,720

$

42,021

$

42,021

Senior secured notes

$

55,623

$

55,931

$

66,114

$

66,549

(1)

The carrying amounts are reported on the balance sheet under the indicated captions.

Long-term debt is carried at the original offering price, less any payments of principal. Rates currently available to us for long-term borrowings with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value of existing borrowings as the present value of expected cash flows. The related fair value measurement has generally been classified as Level 2.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

Severance costs included in our restructuring charges are calculated using internal estimates and are therefore classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 11 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Accrued restructuring costs for lease termination liabilities of $0.2 million were valued using a discounted cash flow model during the nine months ended September 29, 2013. Significant assumptions used in determining the amount of the estimated liability include the estimated liabilities for future rental payments on vacant facilities as of their respective cease-use dates and the discount rate utilized to determine the present value of the future expected cash flows. If our assumptions regarding early terminations and the timing and amounts of sublease payments prove to be inaccurate, we may be required to record additional losses or gains in the Consolidated Financial Statements. We recorded $0.1 million in additional expense related to fair value adjustments to existing lease termination liabilities of $0.4 million during the nine months ended September 29, 2013. Given that the restructuring charges were valued using our internal estimates using a discounted cash flow model, we have classified the accrued restructuring costs as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 11 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

In connection with our restructuring plans, we have recorded impairment losses in restructuring expense during the nine months ended September 29, 2013 of $0.7 million due to the impairment of certain long-lived assets for which the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable based upon our estimated cash flows. Assets with carrying amounts of $1.1 million were written down to their fair values of $0.4 million. Given that the impairment losses were determined using internal estimates of future cash flows or upon non-identical assets using significant unobservable inputs, we have classified the remaining fair value of long-lived assets as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 11 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financial Instruments and Risk Management

We manufacture products in the U.S., Europe, and the Asia Pacific region for both the local marketplace and for export to our foreign subsidiaries. The foreign subsidiaries, in turn, sell these products to customers in their respective geographic areas of operation, generally in local currencies. This method of sale and resale gives rise to the risk of gains or losses as a result of currency exchange rate fluctuations on inter-company receivables and payables. Additionally, the sourcing of product in one currency and the sales of product in a different currency can cause gross margin fluctuations due to changes in currency exchange rates.

Our major market risk exposures are movements in foreign currency and interest rates. We have historically not used financial instruments to minimize our exposure to currency fluctuations on our net investments in and cash flows derived from our foreign subsidiaries. We have used third-party borrowings in foreign currencies to hedge a portion of our net investments in and cash flows derived from our foreign subsidiaries. A reduction in our third party foreign currency borrowings will result in an increase of foreign currency fluctuations on our net investments in and cash flows derived from our foreign subsidiaries.

We enter into forward exchange contracts to reduce the risks of currency fluctuations on short-term inter-company receivables and payables. These contracts are entered into with major financial institutions, thereby minimizing the risk of credit loss. We will consider using interest rate derivatives to manage interest rate risks when there is a disproportionate ratio of floating and fixed-rate debt. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes. We are subject to other foreign exchange market risk exposure resulting from anticipated non-financial instrument foreign currency cash flows which are difficult to reasonably predict, and have therefore not been included in the table of fair values. All listed items described are non-trading.

The following table presents the fair values of derivative instruments included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012:

September 29, 2013

December 30, 2012

Asset Derivatives

Liability Derivatives

Asset Derivatives

Liability Derivatives

(amounts in thousands)

Balance

Fair

Balance

Fair

Balance

Fair

Balance

Fair

Sheet

Value

Sheet

Value

Sheet

Value

Sheet

Value

Location

Location

Location

Location

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Foreign currency revenue forecast contracts

Other current

$

—

Other current

$

—

Other current

$

14

Other current

$

—

assets

liabilities

assets

liabilities

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

—

—

14

—

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts

Other current

—

Other current

361

Other current

179

Other current

208

assets

liabilities

assets

liabilities

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

—

361

179

208

Total derivatives

$

—

$

361

$

193

$

208

The following tables present the amounts affecting the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012:

September 29, 2013

September 23, 2012

(amounts in thousands)

Amount of

Location of

Amount of

Amount of

Amount of

Location of

Amount of

Amount of

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Forward

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Forward

Recognized

Reclassified

Reclassified

Points

Recognized

Reclassified

Reclassified

Points

in Other

From

From

Recognized

in Other

From

From

Recognized

Comprehensive

Accumulated

Accumulated

in

Comprehensive

Accumulated

Accumulated

in

Income on

Other

Other

Other Gain

Income on

Other

Other

Other Gain

Derivatives

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

(Loss), net

Derivatives

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

(Loss), net

Income into

Income into

Income into

Income into

Income

Income

Income

Income

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:

Foreign currency revenue forecast contracts

$

—

Cost of sales

$

(9

)

$

—

$

(298

)

Cost of sales

$

543

$

11

The following tables represent the amounts affecting the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012:

September 29, 2013

September 23, 2012

(amounts in thousands)

Amount of

Location of

Amount of

Amount of

Amount of

Location of

Amount of

Amount of

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Forward

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Forward

Recognized

Reclassified

Reclassified

Points

Recognized

Reclassified

Reclassified

Points

in Other

From

From

Recognized

in Other

From

From

Recognized

Comprehensive

Accumulated

Accumulated

in

Comprehensive

Accumulated

Accumulated

in

Income on

Other

Other

Other Gain

Income on

Other

Other

Other Gain

Derivatives

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

(Loss), net

Derivatives

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

(Loss), net

Income into

Income into

Income into

Income into

Income

Income

Income

Income

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:

Foreign currency revenue forecast contracts

$

—

Cost of sales

$

(161

)

$

11

$

524

Cost of sales

$

1,322

$

89

Quarter

Nine Months

(13 weeks) Ended

(39 weeks) Ended

September 29, 2013

September 23, 2012

September 29, 2013

September 23, 2012

(amounts in thousands)

Amount of

Location of

Amount of

Location of

Amount of

Location of

Amount of

Location of

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Recognized in

Recognized in

Recognized in

Recognized in

Recognized in

Recognized in

Recognized in

Recognized in

Income on

Income on

Income on

Income on

Income on

Income on

Income on

Income on

Derivatives

Derivatives

Derivatives

Derivatives

Derivatives

Derivatives

Derivatives

Derivatives

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

Foreign exchange forwards and options

$

(491

)

Other gain

$

(81

)

Other gain

$

(224

)

Other gain

$

193

Other gain

(loss), net

(loss), net

(loss), net

(loss), net

We selectively purchase currency forward exchange contracts to reduce the risks of currency fluctuations on short-term inter-company receivables and payables. These contracts guarantee a predetermined exchange rate at the time the contract is purchased. This allows us to shift the effect of positive or negative currency fluctuations to a third party. Transaction gains or losses resulting from these contracts are recognized at the end of each reporting period. We use the fair value method of accounting, recording realized and unrealized gains and losses on these contracts. These gains and losses are included in other gain (loss), net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of September 29, 2013, we had currency forward exchange contracts with notional amounts totaling approximately $19.0 million. The fair values of the forward exchange contracts were reflected as a $0.4 million liability included in other current liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contracts are in the various local currencies covering primarily our operations in the U.S. and Western Europe. Historically, we have not purchased currency forward exchange contracts where it is not economically efficient, specifically for our operations in South America and Asia, with the exception of Japan.

Beginning in the second quarter of 2008, we entered into various foreign currency contracts to reduce our exposure to forecasted Euro-denominated inter-company revenues. These contracts were designated as cash flow hedges. As of September 29, 2013, there were no outstanding foreign currency revenue forecast contracts. The purpose of these cash flow hedges is to eliminate the currency risk associated with Euro-denominated forecasted inter-company revenues due to changes in exchange rates. These cash flow hedging instruments are marked to market and the changes are recorded in other comprehensive income. Amounts recorded in other comprehensive income are recognized in cost of goods sold as the inventory is sold to external parties. Any hedge ineffectiveness is charged to other gain (loss), net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of September 29, 2013, there were no unrealized gains or losses recorded in other comprehensive income. During the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, a $9 thousand benefit and $0.2 million benefit related to these foreign currency hedges was recorded to cost of goods sold as the inventory was sold to external parties, respectively. We recognized no hedge ineffectiveness during the nine months ended September 29, 2013.

Provision_For_Restructuring

Provision For Restructuring	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Provision For Restructuring	'
	PROVISION FOR RESTRUCTURING
	During September 2011, we initiated the Global Restructuring Plan focused on further reducing our overall operating expenses by implementing manufacturing and other cost reduction initiatives, such as consolidating certain manufacturing facilities and administrative functions to improve efficiencies. This plan was further expanded in the first quarter of 2012 and again during the second quarter of 2012 to include Project LEAN. The first phase of this plan was implemented in the third quarter of 2011 with the remaining phases of the plan expected to be substantially complete by the first quarter of 2014.
	The expanded Global Restructuring Plan including Project LEAN and the SG&A Restructuring Plan will impact approximately 2,500 employees. Total costs of the Global Restructuring Plan including Project LEAN and the SG&A Restructuring Plan are expected to approximate $71 million to $73 million by the end of 2013, with $53 million to $55 million in total anticipated costs for the Global Restructuring Plan and approximately $18 million of costs incurred for the SG&A Restructuring Plan, which is substantially complete.
	Restructuring expense for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012 was as follows:
		Quarter						Nine Months
		(13 weeks) Ended						(39 weeks) Ended
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,			September 23,			September 29,			September 23,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Global Restructuring Plan (including LEAN)
	Severance and other employee-related charges	$	658		$	2,442		$	1,943		$	16,661
	Asset impairments	—			859			731			6,156
	Other exit costs	323			1,174			1,940			3,680
	SG&A Restructuring Plan
	Severance and other employee-related charges	(67		)	(288		)	(82		)	608
	Other exit costs	23			—			50			66
	Manufacturing Restructuring Plan
	Other exit costs	—			(75		)	—			(75		)
	Total	$	937		$	4,112		$	4,582		$	27,096
	Restructuring accrual activity for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 was as follows:
	(amounts in thousands)	Accrual at			Charged to			Charge			Cash			Exchange			Accrual at September 29, 2013
		Beginning of			Earnings			Reversed to			Payments			Rate Changes
		Year						Earnings
	Global Restructuring Plan (including LEAN)
	Severance and other employee-related charges	$	7,752		$	3,819		$	(1,876	)	$	(6,534	)	$	(6	)	$	3,155
	Other exit costs(1)	460			1,940			—			(2,278		)	(23		)	99
	SG&A Restructuring Plan
	Severance and other employee-related charges	1,206			93			(175		)	(763		)	3			364
	Other exit costs(2)	161			50			—			(210		)	(1		)	—
	Total	$	9,579		$	5,902		$	(2,051	)	$	(9,785	)	$	(27	)	$	3,618
	(1)	During the first nine months of 2013, there was a net charge to earnings of $1.9 million primarily due to lease termination costs, inventory and equipment moving costs, restructuring agent costs, legal costs, and gains/losses on sale of assets in connection with the restructuring plan.
	(2)	During the first nine months of 2013, there was a net charge to earnings of $50 thousand primarily due to lease termination costs in connection with the restructuring plan.
	Global Restructuring Plan (including LEAN)
	During September 2011, we initiated the Global Restructuring Plan focused on further reducing our overall operating expenses by including manufacturing and other cost reduction initiatives, such as consolidating certain manufacturing facilities and administrative functions to improve efficiencies. This plan was further expanded in the first quarter of 2012 and again during the second quarter of 2012 to include Project LEAN. The first phase of this plan was implemented in the third quarter of 2011 with the remaining phases of the plan expected to be substantially complete by the first quarter of 2014.
	For the nine months ended September 29, 2013, the net charge to earnings of $4.6 million represents the current year activity related to the Global Restructuring Plan including Project LEAN. The anticipated total costs related to the plan are expected to approximate $53 million to $55 million, of which $52.5 million have been incurred. The total number of employees planned to be affected by the Global Restructuring Plan including Project LEAN is approximately 2,200, of which 2,126 have been terminated. Termination benefits are planned to be paid one month to 24 months after termination.
	SG&A Restructuring Plan
	During 2009, we initiated the SG&A Restructuring Plan focused on reducing our overall operating expenses by consolidating certain administrative functions to improve efficiencies. The first phase of this plan was implemented in the fourth quarter of 2009 with the remaining phases of the plan substantially completed by the end of the first quarter of 2012.
	For the nine months ended September 29, 2013, the net charge reversed to earnings of $32 thousand represents the current year activity related to the SG&A Restructuring Plan. The implementation of the SG&A Restructuring Plan is substantially complete, with total costs incurred of approximately $18 million. The total number of employees planned to be affected by the SG&A Restructuring Plan is approximately 369, of which substantially all have been terminated. Termination benefits are planned to be paid one month to 24 months after termination.

Contingent_Liabilities_And_Set

Contingent Liabilities And Settlements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Contingent Liabilities And Settlements	'
	CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND SETTLEMENTS
	We are involved in certain legal and regulatory actions, all of which have arisen in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that the ultimate resolution of such matters is unlikely to have a material adverse effect on our Consolidated Results of Operations and/or Financial Condition, except as described below.
	Matter related to All-Tag Security S.A., et al
	We originally filed suit on May 1, 2001, alleging that the disposable, deactivatable radio frequency security tag manufactured by All-Tag Security S.A. and All-Tag Security Americas, Inc.'s (jointly “All-Tag”) and sold by Sensormatic Electronics Corporation (“Sensormatic”) infringed on a U.S. Patent No. 4,876,555 (“Patent”) owned by us. On April 22, 2004, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (the “ Pennsylvania Court”) granted summary judgment to defendants All-Tag and Sensormatic on the ground that our Patent was invalid for incorrect inventorship. We appealed this decision. On June 20, 2005, we won an appeal when the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (the “Appellate Court”) reversed the grant of summary judgment and remanded the case to the Pennsylvania Court for further proceedings. On January 29, 2007 the case went to trial, and on February 13, 2007, a jury found in favor of the defendants on infringement, the validity of the Patent and the enforceability of the Patent. On June 20, 2008, the Pennsylvania Court entered judgment in favor of defendants based on the jury's infringement and enforceability findings. On February 10, 2009, the Pennsylvania Court granted defendants' motions for attorneys' fees designating the case as an exceptional case and awarding an unspecified portion of defendants' attorneys' fees under 35 U.S.C. § 285. Defendants are seeking approximately $5.7 million plus interest. We recognized this amount during the fourth fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2008 in litigation settlements on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. On March 6, 2009, we filed objections to the defendants' bill of attorneys' fees. On November 2, 2011, the Pennsylvania Court finalized the decision to order us to pay the attorneys' fees and costs of the defendants in the amount of $6.6 million. The additional amount of $0.9 million was recorded in the fourth quarter ended December 25, 2011 in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. On November 15, 2011, we filed objections to and appealed the Pennsylvania Court's award of attorneys' fees to the defendants. Following the filing of briefs and the completion of oral arguments, the Appellate Court reversed the decision of the Pennsylvania Court on March 25, 2013. As a result of the final decision, we reversed the All-Tag reserve of $6.6 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.
	Matter related to Universal Surveillance Corporation EAS RF Anti-trust Litigation
	Universal Surveillance Corporation (“USS”) filed a complaint against us in the United States Federal District Court of the Northern District of Ohio (the “Ohio Court”) on August 19, 2011. USS claims that, in connection with our competition in the electronic article surveillance market, we violated the federal antitrust laws (Sherman Act and Clayton Act) and state antitrust laws (Ohio Valentine Act). USS also claims that we violated the federal Lanham Act, the Ohio Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and the Ohio Trade Secrets Act, and engaged in conduct that allegedly disparaged USS and tortiously interfered with USS's business relationships and contracts. USS is seeking injunctive relief as well as approximately $65 million in claimed damages for alleged lost profits, plus treble damages and attorney's fees under the Sherman Act. As of September 29, 2013, we have neither recorded a reserve for this matter nor do we believe that there is a reasonable possibility that a loss has been incurred.

Business_Segments

Business Segments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Business Segments	'
	BUSINESS SEGMENTS
	Historically, we have reported our results of operations in three segments: Shrink Management Solutions (SMS), Apparel Labeling Solutions (ALS), and Retail Merchandising Solutions (RMS). During the third quarter of 2013, we adjusted the product allocation between our SMS and ALS segments, renamed the SMS segment Merchandise Availability Solutions (MAS) and began reporting our segments as: Merchandise Availability Solutions, Apparel Labeling Solutions, and Retail Merchandising Solutions. The three and nine months ended September 23, 2012 have been conformed to reflect the segment change.
	ALS now includes the results of our radio frequency identification (RFID) labels business (previously reported in SMS), coupled with our data management platform and network of service bureaus that manage the printing of variable information on apparel labels and tags. This change aligns us with our refined ALS strategy to be a leading supplier of apparel labeling solutions, with expertise in intelligent apparel labels for item-level tracking and loss prevention. Our MAS segment, which is focused on loss prevention and Merchandise Visibility™ (RFID), includes EAS systems, EAS consumables, Alpha® high-theft solutions, RFID systems and software and non-U.S. and Canada-based CheckView®. There were no changes to the RMS Segment.
		Quarter								Nine Months
		(13 weeks) Ended								(39 weeks) Ended
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,				September 23,				September 29,				September 23,
		2013				2012				2013				2012
	Business segment net revenue:
	Merchandise Availability Solutions	$	117,203			$	113,691			$	323,448			$	314,179
	Apparel Labeling Solutions	45,442				42,577				134,716				135,516
	Retail Merchandising Solutions	11,821				12,545				37,155				40,916
	Total revenues	$	174,466			$	168,813			$	495,319			$	490,611
	Business segment gross profit:
	Merchandise Availability Solutions	$	51,704			$	52,423			$	139,841			$	142,177
	Apparel Labeling Solutions	14,741				10,350				40,288				31,949
	Retail Merchandising Solutions	3,811				5,887				13,687				18,079
	Total gross profit	70,256				68,660				193,816				192,205
	Operating expenses	56,539			(1)	65,345			(2)	174,920			(3)	292,918			(4)
	Interest (expense) income, net	(2,159		)		(4,272		)		(6,236		)		(7,251		)
	Other gain (loss), net	(1,002		)		325				(3,513		)		29
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	10,556			$	(632	)		$	9,147			$	(107,935	)
	(1)	Includes a $0.9 million restructuring charge and a $0.3 million acquisition charge.
	(2)	Includes a $4.1 million restructuring charge and a $17 thousand acquisition charge.
	(3)	Includes a $4.6 million restructuring charge, a $1.2 million charge related to our CFO transition, a $0.7 million acquisition charge, a benefit of $6.6 million due to a litigation settlement reversal, and a $0.2 million gain on sale of our interest in the non-strategic Sri Lanka subsidiary.
	(4)	Includes a $64.4 million goodwill impairment charge, a $27.1 million restructuring charge, a $2.9 million charge related to our CEO transition, a $0.7 million charge for forensic and legal fees associated with improper and fraudulent Canadian activities, and a $0.1 million acquisition charge.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	In December of 2011, we classified our Banking Security Systems Integration business unit as held for sale. Our discontinued operations reflect the operating results for the disposal group through the date of disposition. On October 1, 2012, we completed the sale of the Banking Security Systems Integration business unit for $3.5 million subject to closing adjustments related to a non-compete agreement and third-party consents. On October 1, 2012, we received cash proceeds of $1.2 million (net of selling costs) and a promissory note of $1.4 million from the purchaser. The note receivable is due in consecutive monthly installments beginning on November 1, 2012, with the last scheduled payment due on October 1, 2017. The promissory note bears interest at the 30 day LIBOR rate plus 5.5%. The selling price is also subject to a contingent consideration payment up to a maximum amount of $0.9 million. The contingent payment is based on the purchaser's revenues for the first year of its ownership of the Banking Security Systems Integration business unit. If these revenues exceed $10 million, we are entitled to a contingent payment amount of 10% of the revenues above $10 million, subject to certain adjustments, not to exceed a total contingent consideration payment of $0.9 million. The loss on sale of the Banking Security Systems Integration business unit of $15 thousand was recorded through discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 30, 2012.
	The results for the three and nine months ended September 23, 2012 were reclassified to show the results of operations for the Banking Security Systems Integration business unit as discontinued operations, net of tax, on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Below is a summary of these results:
		Quarter			Nine Months
		(13 weeks) Ended			(39 weeks) Ended
	(amounts in thousands)	September 23,			September 23,
		2012			2012
	Net revenue	$	2,808		$	10,504
	Gross profit	355			1,431
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses	752			2,416
	Intangible impairment	770			1,442
	Goodwill impairment	—			370
	Operating loss	(1,167		)	(2,797		)
	Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	(1,167		)	(2,797		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (1)	$	(1,167	)	$	(2,797	)
	(1)     As this business was located in the U.S. and a full valuation allowance was recorded in the U.S., there was no tax
	impact on the discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 23, 2012.
	In December of 2012, our U.S. and Canada based CheckView® business included in our Merchandise Availability Solutions segment met the criteria for classification as discontinued operations. The classification of this business as discontinued operations was determined to be a triggering event for testing goodwill impairment. As a result of this impairment test, we determined that there was a $3.3 million impairment charge of goodwill in our Merchandise Availability Solutions segment and a $0.3 million impairment of property, plant and equipment. These impairment charges were included in discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
	Our discontinued operations reflect the operating results for the disposal group. Impairments in 2012 reflect write-downs to estimates of fair value less costs to sell the U.S. and Canada based CheckView® business. These nonrecurring fair value measurements, which fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, were determined utilizing an expected selling price less costs to sell approach. On March 19, 2013, we entered into an asset purchase agreement for the sale of our U.S. and Canada based CheckView® business for $5.4 million in cash, subject to a working capital adjustment to the extent that the net working capital of the business deviates from targeted working capital of $17.9 million.
	On April 28, 2013, we completed the sale of our U.S. and Canada based CheckView® business unit for $5.4 million less a working capital adjustment of $4.1 million to arrive at cash proceeds of $1.3 million received on April 29, 2013. We recorded a receivable from the buyer of $0.2 million as a working capital adjustment based on the final closing balance sheet, pending the buyer's review of the final closing balance sheet. We have incurred selling costs of $1.1 million in connection with the transaction. We also issued a guarantee to the lessor of the related facilities and executed a transition services agreement with the buyer to provide services including but not limited to standalone information technology environment setup access, systems modifications, human resources and payroll processing support. The transition services have various contract periods, ranging from 60 days to one year. The leases on the facilities for which we issued a guarantee terminate in 2018. Our maximum potential future payments under the guarantee are $4.5 million as of September 29, 2013. We have a lease guarantee liability of $0.1 million recorded in other current liabilities and other long term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 29, 2013. Direct costs incurred by us in connection with this agreement will be billed to the buyer on a monthly basis. Transition services income, net of transition services expense, was $0.1 million and $0.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013. These amounts are included within other gain (loss), net on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013. Costs incurred to carve-out the CheckView® business from our enterprise resource planning system for the buyer totaled $0.4 million and is recorded through discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013. The loss on our sale of the U.S. and Canada based CheckView® business of $13.0 million is recorded through discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September 29, 2013.
	The results for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012 have been reclassified to show the results of operations for the U.S. and Canada based CheckView® business as discontinued operations, net of tax, on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Below is a summary of these results:
		Quarter						Nine Months
		(13 weeks) Ended						(39 weeks) Ended
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,			September 23,			September 29,			September 23,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Net revenue	$	2		$	19,350		$	16,086		$	58,245
	Gross profit	(81		)	3,354			201			9,025
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses	—			3,069			3,970			9,621
	Research and development	—			106			105			323
	Operating (loss) income	(81		)	179			(3,874		)	(919		)
	Loss on disposal	(19		)	—			(13,043		)	—
	Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	(100		)	179			(16,917		)	(919		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(100	)	$	62		$	(16,985	)	$	(1,033	)
	Upon meeting the criteria for classification as held for sale, the assets and liabilities associated with this business were adjusted to fair value, less costs to sell, and reclassified into assets of discontinued operations held for sale and liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale, as appropriate, on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of December 30, 2012 the classification was as follows:
	(amounts in thousands)	December 30,
		2012
	Accounts receivable, net	$	14,558
	Inventories	9,721
	Other assets	5,347
	Deferred income taxes	238
	Assets of discontinued operations held for sale	$	29,864
	Accounts payable	$	3,413
	Accrued compensation and related taxes	94
	Other accrued expenses	5,600
	Unearned revenues	581
	Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale	$	9,688
	Net cash flows of our discontinued operations from each of the categories of operating, investing, and financing activities were not significant.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account1

Summary Of Significant Accounting Polices (Policy)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Noncontrolling Interests	'
	Non-controlling Interests
	On May 16, 2011, Checkpoint Holland Holding B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary, acquired 51% of the outstanding voting shares of Shore to Shore PVT Ltd. (Sri Lanka) in exchange for $1.7 million in cash.
	In January 2013, we entered into an agreement to sell our 51% interest in Sri Lanka to the unrelated third party holding the non-controlling interest. On June 24, 2013, we completed the sale of our 51% interest for which we received cash proceeds of $0.2 million (net of a stamp duty). The gain on sale of $0.2 million is recorded within other operating income on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
	We have classified non-controlling interests as equity on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 30, 2012 and presented net income attributable to non-controlling interests separately on our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account2

Summary Of Significant Accounting Polices (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Movement Of Warranty Reserves	'
	The following table sets forth the movement in the warranty reserve which is located in the Other Accrued Expenses section of our Consolidated Balance Sheets:
	(amounts in thousands)
	Nine months ended	September 29,
		2013
	Balance at beginning of year	$	3,995
	Accruals for warranties issued, net	3,353
	Settlements made	(2,980		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4		)
	Balance at end of period	$	4,364
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 were as follows:
	(amounts in thousands)	Pension plan			Changes in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative hedges			Foreign currency translation adjustment		Total accumulated other comprehensive income
	Balance, December 30, 2012	$	(17,765	)	$	21		$	18,539	$	795
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(339		)	—			705		366
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)	824			(21		)	120		923
	Net other comprehensive income (loss)	485			(21		)	825		1,289
	Balance, September 29, 2013	$	(17,280	)	$	—		$	19,364	$	2,084
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	The significant items reclassified from each component of other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 were as follows:
	(amounts in thousands)
	Details about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			Affected line item in the statement where net loss is presented
	Amortization of pension plan items
	Actuarial loss (1)	$	(1,165	)
	Prior service cost (1)	(2		)
		(1,167		)	Total before tax
		343			Tax benefit
		$	(824	)	Net of tax
	Gains and (losses) on cash flow hedges
	Foreign currency revenue forecast contracts	$	160		Cost of revenues
		160			Total before tax
		(139		)	Tax expense
		$	21		Net of tax
	Non-controlling interest
	Sale of 51% interest in Sri Lanka subsidiary	$	(120	)	Other operating income
		(120		)	Total before tax
		—			Tax expense
		$	(120	)	Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period	$	(923	)
	(1)	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs. Refer to Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Inventories	'
	Inventories consist of the following:
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,		December 30,
		2013		2012
	Raw materials	$	19,152	$	16,702
	Work-in-process	3,586		6,554
	Finished goods	72,223		58,898
	Total	$	94,961	$	82,154

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components Of Intangible Assets	'
	The following table reflects the components of intangible assets as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012:
				September 29, 2013								December 30, 2012
	(amounts in thousands)	Amortizable		Gross				Gross				Gross				Gross
		Life		Amount				Accumulated				Amount				Accumulated
		(years)						Amortization								Amortization
	Finite-lived intangible assets:
	Customer lists	6 to 20		$	82,562			$	54,969			$	81,895			$	50,215
	Trade name	1 to 30		30,928				19,985				30,414				19,143
	Patents, license agreements	3 to 14		61,319				53,228				60,682				50,826
	Other	2 to 6		7,133				6,733				7,178				6,546
	Total amortized finite-lived intangible assets			181,942				134,915				180,169				126,730
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trade name			21,514				—				21,511				—
	Total identifiable intangible assets			$	203,456			$	134,915			$	201,680			$	126,730
Estimated Future Amortization Expense	'
	Estimated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is anticipated to be:
	(amounts in thousands)
	2013	(1)		$	8,800
	2014			$	8,311
	2015			$	8,150
	2016			$	7,888
	2017			$	6,868
	(1)	The estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2013 is anticipated to be $2.1 million.
Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill	'
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:
	(amounts in thousands)	Merchandise				Apparel				Retail				Total
		Availability				Labeling				Merchandising
		Solutions				Solutions				Solutions
	Balance as of December 25, 2011	$	161,811			$	62,584			$	61,708			$	286,103
	Purchase accounting adjustment	—				1,624				—				1,624
	Discontinued operations	(3,263		)		—				—				(3,263		)
	Impairment losses	—				(64,437		)		(38,278		)		(102,715		)
	Translation adjustments	483				229				280				992
	Balance as of December 30, 2012	$	159,031			$	—			$	23,710			$	182,741
	Segment reallocation	(2,116		)		2,116				—				—
	Translation adjustments	1,202				—				502				1,704
	Balance as of September 29, 2013	$	158,117			$	2,116			$	24,212			$	184,445
Schedule Of Components Of Goodwill	'
	The following table reflects the components of goodwill as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012:
		September 29, 2013												December 30, 2012
	(amounts in thousands)	Gross				Accumulated				Goodwill,				Gross				Accumulated		Goodwill,
		Amount				Impairment				Net				Amount				Impairment		Net
						Losses												Losses
	Merchandise Availability	$	206,207			$	48,090			$	158,117			$	208,835			$	49,804	$	159,031
	Solutions
	Apparel Labeling Solutions	86,565				84,449				2,116				84,059				84,059		—
	Retail Merchandising Solutions	136,665				112,453				24,212				133,707				109,997		23,710
	Total goodwill	$	429,437			$	244,992			$	184,445			$	426,601			$	243,860	$	182,741

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Short-Term Borrowings And Current Portion Of Long-Term Debt	'
	Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt as of September 29, 2013 and as of December 30, 2012 consisted of the following:
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,		December 30,
		2013		2012
	Overdraft	$	—	$	568
	Term loans	—		2,272
	Other short-term borrowings	—		889
	Current portion of long-term debt	33,115		638
	Total short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	$	33,115	$	4,367
Schedule Of Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-term debt as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012 consisted of the following:
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,		December 30,
		2013		2012
	Senior secured credit facility:
	$62 million variable interest rate revolving credit facility maturing in 2014	$	32,720	$	42,021
	Senior Secured Notes:
	$19 million 4.00% fixed interest rate Series A senior secured notes maturing in 2015	18,541		22,038
	$19 million 4.38% fixed interest rate Series B senior secured notes maturing in 2016	18,541		22,038
	$19 million 4.75% fixed interest rate Series C senior secured notes maturing in 2017	18,541		22,038
	Full-recourse factoring liabilities	680		942
	Other capital leases with maturities through 2016	217		482
	Total	89,240		109,559
	Less current portion	33,115		638
	Total long-term portion	$	56,125	$	108,921

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock Option Activity Under The Principal Option Plans	'
	Option activity under the principal option plans as of September 29, 2013 and changes during the nine months ended September 29, 2013 were as follows:
		Number of		Weighted-			Weighted-	Aggregate
		Shares		Average			Average	Intrinsic
				Exercise			Remaining	Value
				Price			Contractual	(in thousands)
							Term
							(in years)
	Outstanding at December 30, 2012	2,744,057		$	17.24		5.01	$	1,321
	Granted	132,367		12.32
	Exercised	(196,924	)	11.04
	Forfeited or expired	(140,450	)	13.4
	Outstanding at September 29, 2013	2,539,050		$	17.68		4.58	$	5,658
	Vested and expected to vest at September 29, 2013	2,435,385		$	18.02		4.4	$	4,932
	Exercisable at September 29, 2013	2,069,447		$	19.28		3.62	$	2,788
Assumptions And Weighted-Average Fair Values Of Share-Based Payment Units Under Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model	'
	The assumptions and weighted-average fair values were as follows:
	Nine months ended	September 29,		September 23,
		2013		2012
	Weighted-average fair value of grants	5.46		4.38
	Valuation assumptions:
	Expected dividend yield	0	%	0	%
	Expected volatility	50.79	%	52.08	%
	Expected life (in years)	5.08		5.06
	Risk-free interest rate	0.835	%	0.75	%
Nonvested Service Based Restricted Stock Units	'
	Nonvested restricted stock units as of September 29, 2013 and changes during the nine months ended September 29, 2013 were as follows:
		Number of		Weighted-		Weighted-
		Shares		Average		Average
				Vest Date		Grant Date
				(in years)		Fair Value
	Nonvested at December 30, 2012	563,106		0.79		$	21.14
	Granted	568,533				$	12.19
	Vested	(248,277	)			$	14.47
	Forfeited	(29,066	)			$	14.02
	Nonvested at September 29, 2013	854,296		0.88		$	17.36
	Vested and expected to vest at September 29, 2013	766,057		0.84
	Vested at September 29, 2013	52,500		—

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa1

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Cash Payments For Interest And Income Taxes	'
	Cash payments for interest and income taxes for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012 were as follows:
	(amounts in thousands)
	Nine months ended	September 29,		September 23,
		2013		2012
	Interest	$	7,228	$	8,194
	Income tax payments	$	8,495	$	8,229

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share	'
	The following data shows the amounts used in computing earnings per share and the effect on net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. and the weighted-average number of shares of dilutive potential common stock:
		Quarter							Nine Months
		(13 weeks) Ended							(39 weeks) Ended
	(amounts in thousands, except per share data)	September 29,				September 23,			September 29,			September 23,
		2013				2012			2013			2012
	Basic earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. available to common stockholders	$	7,724			$	(4,229	)	$	5,251		$	(106,656	)
	Basic loss from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $0, $117, $68 and $114	(100		)		(1,105		)	(16,985		)	(3,830		)
	Diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. available to common stockholders	7,724				(4,229		)	5,251			(106,656		)
	Diluted loss from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $0, $117, $68 and $114	$	(100	)		$	(1,105	)	$	(16,985	)	$	(3,830	)
	Shares:
	Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	41,230				40,521			41,026			40,415
	Shares issuable under deferred compensation agreements	360				546			393			531
	Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	41,590				41,067			41,419			40,946
	Common shares assumed upon exercise of stock options and awards	519				—			318			—
	Shares issuable under deferred compensation arrangements	22				—			33			—
	Dilutive weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	42,131				41,067			41,770			40,946
	Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share:
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.18			$	(0.10	)	$	0.13		$	(2.61	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—				(0.03		)	(0.41		)	(0.09		)
	Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share	$	0.18			$	(0.13	)	$	(0.28	)	$	(2.70	)
	Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share:
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.18			$	(0.10	)	$	0.13		$	(2.61	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—				(0.03		)	(0.41		)	(0.09		)
	Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share	$	0.18			$	(0.13	)	$	(0.28	)	$	(2.70	)
Schedule Of Anti-Dilutive Common Share Equivalents	'
	The number of anti-dilutive common share equivalents for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012 were as follows:
		Quarter						Nine Months
		(13 weeks) Ended						(39 weeks) Ended
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,			September 23,			September 29,		September 23,
		2013			2012			2013		2012
	Weighted-average common share equivalents associated with anti-dilutive stock options and restricted stock units excluded from the computation of diluted EPS(1)	1,729			3,296			2,052		3,068
	(1)	Stock options and awards of 15 shares and 64 shares, respectively, were anti-dilutive in the first three and nine months ended September 23, 2012, and were therefore excluded from the earnings per share calculation due to our loss from continuing operations for the periods.

Pension_Benefits_Tables

Pension Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'
	The components of net periodic benefit cost for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012 were as follows:
		Quarter				Nine Months
		(13 weeks) Ended				(39 weeks) Ended
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,		September 23,		September 29,		September 23,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Service cost	$	269	$	207	$	804	$	637
	Interest cost	883		940		2,631		2,898
	Expected return on plan assets	26		10		77		31
	Amortization of actuarial loss	390		54		1,165		166
	Amortization of transition obligation	—		13		—		42
	Amortization of prior service costs	1		1		2		2
	Net periodic pension cost	$	1,569	$	1,225	$	4,679	$	3,776

Fair_Value_Measurement_Financi1

Fair Value Measurement, Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Tables)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

'

'

Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis

'

'

The following tables represent our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012 and the basis for that measurement:

(amounts in thousands)

Total Fair Value Measurement September 29, 2013

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

In Active

Other

Unobservable

Markets for

Observable

Inputs

Identical Assets

Inputs

(Level 3)

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

—

Total assets

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

—

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts

$

361

$

—

$

361

$

—

Total liabilities

$

361

$

—

$

361

$

—

(amounts in thousands)

Total Fair Value Measurement December 30, 2012

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

In Active

Other

Unobservable

Markets for

Observable

Inputs

Identical Assets

Inputs

(Level 3)

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts

$

179

$

—

$

179

$

—

Foreign currency revenue forecast contracts

14

—

14

—

Total assets

$

193

$

—

$

193

$

—

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts

$

208

$

—

$

208

$

—

Total liabilities

$

208

$

—

$

208

$

—

Summary Of Activity Associated With All Designated Cash Flow Hedges Reflected In AOCI

'

'

The following table provides a summary of the activity associated with all of our designated cash flow hedges (foreign currency) reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 29, 2013:

(amounts in thousands)

September 29,

2013

Beginning balance, net of tax

$

21

Changes in fair value gain, net of tax

—

Reclassification to earnings, net of tax

(21

)

Ending balance, net of tax

$

—

Carrying And Fair Values Of Non-Current Financial Assets And Liabilities Not Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis

'

'

The carrying values and the estimated fair values of non-current financial assets and liabilities that qualify as financial instruments and are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012 are summarized in the following table:

September 29, 2013

December 30, 2012

(amounts in thousands)

Carrying

Estimated

Carrying

Estimated

Amount

Fair Value

Amount

Fair Value

Long-term debt (including current maturities and excluding capital leases and factoring)(1)

Senior secured credit facility

$

32,720

$

32,720

$

42,021

$

42,021

Senior secured notes

$

55,623

$

55,931

$

66,114

$

66,549

(1)

The carrying amounts are reported on the balance sheet under the indicated captions.

Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments Included Within The Consolidated Balance Sheets

'

'

The following table presents the fair values of derivative instruments included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012:

September 29, 2013

December 30, 2012

Asset Derivatives

Liability Derivatives

Asset Derivatives

Liability Derivatives

(amounts in thousands)

Balance

Fair

Balance

Fair

Balance

Fair

Balance

Fair

Sheet

Value

Sheet

Value

Sheet

Value

Sheet

Value

Location

Location

Location

Location

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Foreign currency revenue forecast contracts

Other current

$

—

Other current

$

—

Other current

$

14

Other current

$

—

assets

liabilities

assets

liabilities

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

—

—

14

—

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts

Other current

—

Other current

361

Other current

179

Other current

208

assets

liabilities

assets

liabilities

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

—

361

179

208

Total derivatives

$

—

$

361

$

193

$

208

Amounts Affecting The Consolidated Statement Of Operations

'

'

The following tables represent the amounts affecting the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012:

The following tables present the amounts affecting the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012:

September 29, 2013

September 23, 2012

September 29, 2013

September 23, 2012

(amounts in thousands)

Amount of

Location of

Amount of

Amount of

Amount of

Location of

Amount of

Amount of

(amounts in thousands)

Amount of

Location of

Amount of

Amount of

Amount of

Location of

Amount of

Amount of

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Forward

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Forward

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Forward

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Forward

Recognized

Reclassified

Reclassified

Points

Recognized

Reclassified

Reclassified

Points

Recognized

Reclassified

Reclassified

Points

Recognized

Reclassified

Reclassified

Points

in Other

From

From

Recognized

in Other

From

From

Recognized

in Other

From

From

Recognized

in Other

From

From

Recognized

Comprehensive

Accumulated

Accumulated

in

Comprehensive

Accumulated

Accumulated

in

Comprehensive

Accumulated

Accumulated

in

Comprehensive

Accumulated

Accumulated

in

Income on

Other

Other

Other Gain

Income on

Other

Other

Other Gain

Income on

Other

Other

Other Gain

Income on

Other

Other

Other Gain

Derivatives

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

(Loss), net

Derivatives

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

(Loss), net

Derivatives

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

(Loss), net

Derivatives

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

(Loss), net

Income into

Income into

Income into

Income into

Income into

Income into

Income into

Income into

Income

Income

Income

Income

Income

Income

Income

Income

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:

Foreign currency revenue forecast contracts

$

—

Cost of sales

$

(161

)

$

11

$

524

Cost of sales

$

1,322

$

89

Foreign currency revenue forecast contracts

$

—

Cost of sales

$

(9

)

$

—

$

(298

)

Cost of sales

$

543

$

11

Effect Of Non-Designated Hedging Instruments On Financial Performance

'

'

Quarter

Nine Months

(13 weeks) Ended

(39 weeks) Ended

September 29, 2013

September 23, 2012

September 29, 2013

September 23, 2012

(amounts in thousands)

Amount of

Location of

Amount of

Location of

Amount of

Location of

Amount of

Location of

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Gain (Loss)

Recognized in

Recognized in

Recognized in

Recognized in

Recognized in

Recognized in

Recognized in

Recognized in

Income on

Income on

Income on

Income on

Income on

Income on

Income on

Income on

Derivatives

Derivatives

Derivatives

Derivatives

Derivatives

Derivatives

Derivatives

Derivatives

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

Foreign exchange forwards and options

$

(491

)

Other gain

$

(81

)

Other gain

$

(224

)

Other gain

$

193

Other gain

(loss), net

(loss), net

(loss), net

(loss), net

Provision_For_Restructuring_Ta

Provision For Restructuring (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Restructuring Expense	'
	Restructuring expense for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012 was as follows:
		Quarter						Nine Months
		(13 weeks) Ended						(39 weeks) Ended
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,			September 23,			September 29,			September 23,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Global Restructuring Plan (including LEAN)
	Severance and other employee-related charges	$	658		$	2,442		$	1,943		$	16,661
	Asset impairments	—			859			731			6,156
	Other exit costs	323			1,174			1,940			3,680
	SG&A Restructuring Plan
	Severance and other employee-related charges	(67		)	(288		)	(82		)	608
	Other exit costs	23			—			50			66
	Manufacturing Restructuring Plan
	Other exit costs	—			(75		)	—			(75		)
	Total	$	937		$	4,112		$	4,582		$	27,096
Schedule Of Restructuring Accrual Activity	'
	Restructuring accrual activity for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 was as follows:
	(amounts in thousands)	Accrual at			Charged to			Charge			Cash			Exchange			Accrual at September 29, 2013
		Beginning of			Earnings			Reversed to			Payments			Rate Changes
		Year						Earnings
	Global Restructuring Plan (including LEAN)
	Severance and other employee-related charges	$	7,752		$	3,819		$	(1,876	)	$	(6,534	)	$	(6	)	$	3,155
	Other exit costs(1)	460			1,940			—			(2,278		)	(23		)	99
	SG&A Restructuring Plan
	Severance and other employee-related charges	1,206			93			(175		)	(763		)	3			364
	Other exit costs(2)	161			50			—			(210		)	(1		)	—
	Total	$	9,579		$	5,902		$	(2,051	)	$	(9,785	)	$	(27	)	$	3,618
	(1)	During the first nine months of 2013, there was a net charge to earnings of $1.9 million primarily due to lease termination costs, inventory and equipment moving costs, restructuring agent costs, legal costs, and gains/losses on sale of assets in connection with the restructuring plan.
	(2)	During the first nine months of 2013, there was a net charge to earnings of $50 thousand primarily due to lease termination costs in connection with the restructuring plan.

Business_Segments_Tables

Business Segments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Earnings From Business Segments	'
		Quarter								Nine Months
		(13 weeks) Ended								(39 weeks) Ended
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,				September 23,				September 29,				September 23,
		2013				2012				2013				2012
	Business segment net revenue:
	Merchandise Availability Solutions	$	117,203			$	113,691			$	323,448			$	314,179
	Apparel Labeling Solutions	45,442				42,577				134,716				135,516
	Retail Merchandising Solutions	11,821				12,545				37,155				40,916
	Total revenues	$	174,466			$	168,813			$	495,319			$	490,611
	Business segment gross profit:
	Merchandise Availability Solutions	$	51,704			$	52,423			$	139,841			$	142,177
	Apparel Labeling Solutions	14,741				10,350				40,288				31,949
	Retail Merchandising Solutions	3,811				5,887				13,687				18,079
	Total gross profit	70,256				68,660				193,816				192,205
	Operating expenses	56,539			(1)	65,345			(2)	174,920			(3)	292,918			(4)
	Interest (expense) income, net	(2,159		)		(4,272		)		(6,236		)		(7,251		)
	Other gain (loss), net	(1,002		)		325				(3,513		)		29
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	10,556			$	(632	)		$	9,147			$	(107,935	)
	(1)	Includes a $0.9 million restructuring charge and a $0.3 million acquisition charge.
	(2)	Includes a $4.1 million restructuring charge and a $17 thousand acquisition charge.
	(3)	Includes a $4.6 million restructuring charge, a $1.2 million charge related to our CFO transition, a $0.7 million acquisition charge, a benefit of $6.6 million due to a litigation settlement reversal, and a $0.2 million gain on sale of our interest in the non-strategic Sri Lanka subsidiary.
	(4)	Includes a $64.4 million goodwill impairment charge, a $27.1 million restructuring charge, a $2.9 million charge related to our CEO transition, a $0.7 million charge for forensic and legal fees associated with improper and fraudulent Canadian activities, and a $0.1 million acquisition charge

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Selected Financial Information Included In Earnings And Balance Sheet	'
	As of December 30, 2012 the classification was as follows:
	(amounts in thousands)	December 30,
		2012
	Accounts receivable, net	$	14,558
	Inventories	9,721
	Other assets	5,347
	Deferred income taxes	238
	Assets of discontinued operations held for sale	$	29,864
	Accounts payable	$	3,413
	Accrued compensation and related taxes	94
	Other accrued expenses	5,600
	Unearned revenues	581
	Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale	$	9,688
	The results for the three and nine months ended September 23, 2012 were reclassified to show the results of operations for the Banking Security Systems Integration business unit as discontinued operations, net of tax, on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Below is a summary of these results:
		Quarter			Nine Months
		(13 weeks) Ended			(39 weeks) Ended
	(amounts in thousands)	September 23,			September 23,
		2012			2012
	Net revenue	$	2,808		$	10,504
	Gross profit	355			1,431
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses	752			2,416
	Intangible impairment	770			1,442
	Goodwill impairment	—			370
	Operating loss	(1,167		)	(2,797		)
	Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	(1,167		)	(2,797		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (1)	$	(1,167	)	$	(2,797	)
	The results for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012 have been reclassified to show the results of operations for the U.S. and Canada based CheckView® business as discontinued operations, net of tax, on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Below is a summary of these results:
		Quarter						Nine Months
		(13 weeks) Ended						(39 weeks) Ended
	(amounts in thousands)	September 29,			September 23,			September 29,			September 23,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Net revenue	$	2		$	19,350		$	16,086		$	58,245
	Gross profit	(81		)	3,354			201			9,025
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses	—			3,069			3,970			9,621
	Research and development	—			106			105			323
	Operating (loss) income	(81		)	179			(3,874		)	(919		)
	Loss on disposal	(19		)	—			(13,043		)	—
	Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	(100		)	179			(16,917		)	(919		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(100	)	$	62		$	(16,985	)	$	(1,033	)

Summary_Of_Significant_Account3

Summary Of Significant Accounting Polices (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

84 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Oct. 10, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Mar. 25, 2012

Dec. 25, 2011

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Dec. 30, 2012

Dec. 25, 2011

Dec. 25, 2011

Jun. 24, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

16-May-11

Sep. 29, 2013

Machinery And Equipment [Member]

Construction-In-Progress [Member]

Construction-In-Progress [Member]

Internal-Use Software [Member]

Internal-Use Software [Member]

Shore To Shore PVT Ltd. [Member]

Out of Period Adjustment [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total amount of expense for all years of fraud activities

'

'

'

$700,000

'

'

'

'

$900,000

$5,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of income of fraud activities, net of recovery

'

'

'

'

1,100,000

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of expense of fraud activities, net of recovery

4,700,000

0

0

'

'

0

745,000

'

'

4,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Selling, general and administrative expenses

'

50,980,000

56,881,000

'

'

163,117,000

187,704,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,015,000

Gross Profit

'

70,256,000

68,660,000

'

'

193,816,000

192,205,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

Net earnings (loss)

'

7,624,000

-5,385,000

'

'

-11,733,000

-110,841,000

-146,405,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

763,000

Estimated useful life, years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'5 years

'

'

Total amount of internal-use software costs capitalized

'

22,800,000

'

'

'

22,800,000

'

22,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Value of supporting software packages capitalized

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Remaining costs capitalized as construction-in-progress

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,700,000

4,700,000

'

'

'

'

Customer Refund Liability, Current

'

12,300,000

'

'

'

12,300,000

'

15,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other Assets Held-for-sale, Current

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Gain (Loss) on Sale

'

'

800,000

'

'

'

800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Voting interest acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51.00%

'

Purchase price of cash from operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,700,000

'

Proceeds Net of Stamp Tax from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

213,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain on sale of subsidiary

'

'

'

'

'

$248,000

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary_Of_Significant_Account4

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Movement Of Warranty Reserves) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Balance at beginning of year	$3,995
Accruals for warranties issued, net	3,353
Settlements made	-2,980
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-4
Balance at end of period	$4,364

Recovered_Sheet1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Components of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'
Balance, December 30, 2012	$795	[1]
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassficiations	366
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)	923
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	1,289
Balance, September 29, 2013	2,084
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'
Balance, December 30, 2012	-17,765
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassficiations	-339
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)	824
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	485
Balance, September 29, 2013	-17,280
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'
Balance, December 30, 2012	21
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassficiations	0
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)	-21
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	-21
Balance, September 29, 2013	0
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'
Balance, December 30, 2012	18,539
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassficiations	705
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)	120
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	825
Balance, September 29, 2013	$19,364
[1]	Derived from the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements at December 30, 2012.

Recovered_Sheet2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013		Sep. 23, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Cost of revenues - foreign currency revenue forecast contracts	$104,210	$100,153	$301,503		$298,406
Other operating income	0	0	578		0
Total before tax	7,724	-4,280	5,252		-107,011
Tax benefit	-2,832	-3,648	-3,895		924
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	'	'	'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Net of tax	'	'	-923		'
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Amortization of Pension Plan Items [Member]	'	'	'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Actuarial loss	'	'	-1,165	[1]	'
Prior service cost	'	'	-2		'
Total before tax	'	'	-1,167		'
Tax benefit	'	'	343		'
Net of tax	'	'	-824		'
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Gains and Losses on Cash flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Cost of revenues - foreign currency revenue forecast contracts	'	'	160		'
Total before tax	'	'	160		'
Tax benefit	'	'	-139		'
Net of tax	'	'	21		'
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Non-Controlling Interests [Member]	'	'	'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Other operating income	'	'	-120		'
Total before tax	'	'	-120		'
Tax benefit	'	'	0		'
Net of tax	'	'	($120)		'
[1]	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs. Refer to Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials	$19,152	$16,702
Work-in-process	3,586	6,554
Finished goods	72,223	58,898
Total	$94,961	$82,154	[1]
[1]	Derived from the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements at December 30, 2012.

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	16-May-11	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Jun. 24, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Dec. 30, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Intangible assets, net	'	$68,541,000	'	'	$68,541,000	'	$74,950,000	[1]
Amortization expense	'	2,200,000	2,500,000	'	6,700,000	7,600,000	'
Settlement date of acquisition	16-May-11	'	'	'	'	'	'
Business acquisition, purchase price	78,700,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash acquired on acquisition	1,900,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assumption of debt	4,200,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash payment to escrow	17,500,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Additional purchase price contingent on performance of acquired businesses	6,300,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition costs	'	253,000	17,000	'	694,000	127,000	'
Goodwill impairment	'	0	0	64,437,000	0	64,437,000	102,715,000
Apparel Labeling Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill impairment	'	'	'	'	'	'	64,437,000
Merchandise Availability Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill impairment	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Retail Merchandising Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill impairment	'	'	'	'	'	'	$38,278,000
[1]	Derived from the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements at December 30, 2012.

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Components Of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Customer Lists [Member]

Customer Lists [Member]

Trade Name [Member]

Trade Name [Member]

Patents, License Agreements [Member]

Patents, License Agreements [Member]

Other Intangibles [Member]

Other Intangibles [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Customer Lists [Member]

Trade Name [Member]

Patents, License Agreements [Member]

Other Intangibles [Member]

Customer Lists [Member]

Trade Name [Member]

Patents, License Agreements [Member]

Other Intangibles [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Finite-lived intangible assets, Amortizable Life Minimum (years)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'6 years

'1 year

'3 years

'2 years

'20 years

'30 years

'14 years

'6 years

Finite-lived customer lists, Gross Amount

'

'

$82,562

$81,895

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Finite-lived trade name, Gross Amount

'

'

'

'

30,928

30,414

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Finite-lived patents, license agreements, Gross Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

61,319

60,682

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Finite-lived other intangibles, Gross Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,133

7,178

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total amortized finite-lived intangible assets, Gross Amount

181,942

180,169

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Indefinite-lived trade names, Gross Amount

'

'

'

'

21,514

21,511

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total identifiable intangible assets, Gross Amount

203,456

201,680

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortized finite-lived intangible assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization

134,915

126,730

54,969

50,215

19,985

19,143

53,228

50,826

6,733

6,546

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total identifiable assets accumulated amortization

$134,915

$126,730

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Estimated Future Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2013	$8,800,000	[1]
2014	8,311,000
2015	8,150,000
2016	7,888,000
2017	6,868,000
Estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2013	$2,100,000
[1]	The estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2013 is anticipated to be $2.1 million.

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_5

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Jun. 24, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013		Sep. 23, 2012	Dec. 30, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'		'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	$286,103	$182,741	[1]	$286,103	$286,103
Purchase accounting adjustment	'	'	'	'		'	1,624
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'		'	-3,263
Impairment losses	0	0	-64,437	0		-64,437	-102,715
Translation adjustments	'	'	'	1,704		'	992
Segment reallocation	'	'	'	0		'	'
Ending Balance	184,445	'	'	184,445		'	182,741	[1]
Merchandise Availability Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'		'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'		'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	161,811	159,031		161,811	161,811
Purchase accounting adjustment	'	'	'	'		'	0
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'		'	-3,263
Impairment losses	'	'	'	'		'	0
Translation adjustments	'	'	'	1,202		'	483
Segment reallocation	'	'	'	-2,116		'	'
Ending Balance	158,117	'	'	158,117		'	159,031
Apparel Labeling Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'		'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'		'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	62,584	0		62,584	62,584
Purchase accounting adjustment	'	'	'	'		'	1,624
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'		'	0
Impairment losses	'	'	'	'		'	-64,437
Translation adjustments	'	'	'	0		'	229
Segment reallocation	'	'	'	2,116		'	'
Ending Balance	2,116	'	'	2,116		'	0
Retail Merchandising Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'		'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'		'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	61,708	23,710		61,708	61,708
Purchase accounting adjustment	'	'	'	'		'	0
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'		'	0
Impairment losses	'	'	'	'		'	-38,278
Translation adjustments	'	'	'	502		'	280
Segment reallocation	'	'	'	0		'	'
Ending Balance	$24,212	'	'	$24,212		'	$23,710
[1]	Derived from the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements at December 30, 2012.

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_6

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Components Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012		Dec. 25, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'		'
Gross Amount	$429,437	$426,601		'
Accumulated Impairment Losses	244,992	243,860		'
Goodwill, Net	184,445	182,741	[1]	286,103
Merchandise Availability Solutions [Member]	'	'		'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'		'
Gross Amount	206,207	208,835		'
Accumulated Impairment Losses	48,090	49,804		'
Goodwill, Net	158,117	159,031		161,811
Apparel Labeling Solutions [Member]	'	'		'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'		'
Gross Amount	86,565	84,059		'
Accumulated Impairment Losses	84,449	84,059		'
Goodwill, Net	2,116	0		62,584
Retail Merchandising Solutions [Member]	'	'		'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'		'
Gross Amount	136,665	133,707		'
Accumulated Impairment Losses	112,453	109,997		'
Goodwill, Net	$24,212	$23,710		$61,708
[1]	Derived from the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements at December 30, 2012.

Debt_ShortTerm_Borrowings_And_

Debt (Short-Term Borrowings And Current Portion Of Long-Term Debt) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

Jun. 24, 2012

Sep. 27, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Sep. 22, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Feb. 29, 2012

Feb. 29, 2012

Feb. 29, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 27, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

16-May-11

Jun. 24, 2013

Jun. 24, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Jun. 30, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Sri Lanka [Member]

Sri Lanka Banking Facility [Member]

Sri Lanka Banking Facility [Member]

New Sri Lanka Term Loan [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Shore To Shore Pvt Ltd Sri Lanka [Member]

DebtTransferredtoEntityHoldingNon-ControllingInterest [Member]

DebtTransferredtoEntityHoldingNon-ControllingInterest [Member]

Repayment of Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Repayment of Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Repayment of Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Repayment of Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Debt Covenant Compliance July 2012 [Member]

ckp_OutstandingAfterJune2013DebtRepayment [Member]

ckp_OutstandingAfterSeptember2013DebtRepayment [Member]

Term Loan [Member]

Overdraft/Import Line [Member]

Term Loan [Member]

Sri Lanka [Member]

New Sri Lanka Term Loan [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term revolving credit facility

'

'

'

'

$32,720,000

[1]

$42,021,000

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Borrowing availability under credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,200,000

2,700,000

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Extinguishment of Debt, Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000

2,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount outstanding under credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

71,000

38,000

57,000

36,000

'

'

'

Repayments of Debt, Maturing in More than Three Months

'

2,700,000

3,800,000

6,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,300,000

6,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity

75,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

68,900,000

65,100,000

62,400,000

Make-Whole Premium On Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$600,000

$400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

The carrying amounts are reported on the balance sheet under the indicated captions.

Debt_ShortTerm_Borrowings_And_1

Debt (Short-Term Borrowings And Current Portion Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Overdraft	$0	$568
Term loans	0	2,272
Other short-term borrowings	0	889
Current portion of long-term debt	33,115	638
Total short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	$33,115	$4,367	[1]
[1]	Derived from the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements at December 30, 2012.

Debt_Schedule_Of_LongTerm_Debt

Debt (Schedule Of Long-Term Debt) (Details)

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

$62 Million Variable Interest Rate Revolving Credit Facility Maturing In 2014 [Member]

$62 Million Variable Interest Rate Revolving Credit Facility Maturing In 2014 [Member]

$19 Million 4.00% Fixed Interest Rate Series A Senior Secured Notes Maturing In 2015 [Member]

$19 Million 4.00% Fixed Interest Rate Series A Senior Secured Notes Maturing In 2015 [Member]

$19 Million 4.38% Fixed Interest Rate Series B Senior Secured Notes Maturing In 2016 [Member]

$19 Million 4.38% Fixed Interest Rate Series B Senior Secured Notes Maturing In 2016 [Member]

$19 Million 4.75% Fixed Interest Rate Series C Senior Secured Notes Maturing In 2017 [Member]

$19 Million 4.75% Fixed Interest Rate Series C Senior Secured Notes Maturing In 2017 [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term revolving credit facility

'

'

'

$32,720,000

[1]

$42,021,000

[1]

'

'

$32,720,000

$42,021,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Full-recourse factoring liabilities

680,000

500,000

942,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other capital leases with maturities through 2016

217,000

'

482,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt

89,240,000

'

109,559,000

'

'

55,623,000

[1]

66,114,000

[1]

'

'

18,541,000

22,038,000

18,541,000

22,038,000

18,541,000

22,038,000

Less current portion

33,115,000

'

638,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total long-term portion

56,125,000

'

108,921,000

[2]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Face value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$62,000,000

'

$18,500,000

'

$18,500,000

'

$18,500,000

'

Interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.00%

'

4.38%

'

4.75%

'

Maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2015

'

'2016

'

'2017

'

[1]

The carrying amounts are reported on the balance sheet under the indicated captions.

[2]

Derived from the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements at December 30, 2012.

Debt_Senior_Secured_Credit_Fac

Debt (Senior Secured Credit Facility) (Details) (USD $)

Sep. 29, 2013

Jun. 24, 2012

Sep. 27, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Sep. 22, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 27, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Swingline Loan [Member]

Letter Of Credit [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Debt Covenant Compliance February 2012 [Member]

Debt Covenant Compliance July 2012 [Member]

Debt Covenant Compliance July 2012 [Member]

Debt Covenant Compliance July 2012 [Member]

Debt Covenant Compliance July 2012 [Member]

Debt Covenant Compliance July 2012, Base Rate [Member]

Debt Covenant Compliance July 2012, LIBOR Rate [Member]

Base Rate [Member]

Base Rate [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

Option 1 [Member]

Option 2 [Member]

$62 Million Variable Interest Rate Revolving Credit Facility Maturing In 2014 [Member]

$19 Million 4.00% Fixed Interest Rate Series A Senior Secured Notes Maturing In 2015 [Member]

$19 Million 4.38% Fixed Interest Rate Series B Senior Secured Notes Maturing In 2016 [Member]

$19 Million 4.75% Fixed Interest Rate Series C Senior Secured Notes Maturing In 2017 [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Leverage ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.75

'

2.75

'

'

'

2.75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Adjusted Leverage Ratio Q1 2012

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Adjusted Leverage Ratio Q2 2012

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.35

'

5.25

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Adjusted Leverage Ratio Q3 2012

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.25

'

6.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Adjusted leverage ratio Q4 2012

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Adjusted leverage ratio Q1 2013

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Adjusted leverage ratio Q2 2013

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Original Total Commitment

'

'

'

'

'

$125

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amended total commitment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Original letters of credit sublimit

'

'

'

'

'

25

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Letters of credit sublimit

'

'

'

'

'

5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Original swingline loans sublimit

'

'

'

'

'

'

25

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Swingline loans sublimit

'

'

'

'

'

'

5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash restructuring excluded from EBITDA calculation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fixed charge covenant Q4 2012

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fixed charge coverage ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.25

'

1.25

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash Balance Threshold for Repayment

65

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.50%

'

4.25%

5.25%

2.50%

1.25%

3.50%

2.25%

0.50%

1.00%

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'a daily rate equal to the one-month LIBOR rate, plus 1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.75%

'

'

0.30%

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayments of Debt, Maturing in More than Three Months

'

'

2.7

3.8

6.1

'

'

'

4.3

6.2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Description

'

75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

68.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expansion option under credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

50

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Potential total commitment with expansion option

'

'

'

'

'

112.4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Letters of credit outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of stock pledge of domestic subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of stock pledge of all first-tier foreign subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

65.00%

'

'

'

'

65.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Book value of collateral of bank facility

'

'

'

'

'

125

'

'

'

'

125

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Face value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$62

$18.50

$18.50

$18.50

Interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.00%

4.38%

4.75%

Maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2015

'2016

'2017

Debt_Senior_Secured_Notes_Deta

Debt (Senior Secured Notes) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Senior Secured Notes [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage of stock pledge of domestic subsidiaries	100.00%	'
Percentage of stock pledge of all first-tier foreign subsidiaries	65.00%	'
Book value of collateral of bank facility	$125	'
Senior Secured Notes [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Expansion option under Senior Secured Notes	50	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Leverage ratio	2.75	'
Maximum [Member] | Senior Secured Notes [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Leverage ratio	2.75	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Fixed charge coverage ratio	'	1.25
Minimum [Member] | Senior Secured Notes [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Fixed charge coverage ratio	1.25	'
Debt Covenant Compliance February 2012 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Leverage ratio	'	2.75
Adjusted Leverage Ratio Q1 2012	'	3
Adjusted Leverage Ratio Q2 2012	'	3.35
Adjusted Leverage Ratio Q3 2012	'	3.25
Debt Covenant Compliance July 2012 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Adjusted Leverage Ratio Q2 2012	'	5.25
Adjusted Leverage Ratio Q3 2012	'	6.5
Adjusted leverage ratio Q4 2012	'	5.5
Adjusted leverage ratio Q1 2013	'	3.5
Adjusted leverage ratio Q2 2013	'	2.75
Cash restructuring excluded from EBITDA calculation	$25	'
Fixed charge covenant Q4 2012	'	1
Series A Senior Secured Notes [Member] | Debt Covenant Compliance July 2012 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate	5.75%	'
Series B Senior Secured Notes [Member] | Debt Covenant Compliance July 2012 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate	6.13%	'
Series C Senior Secured Notes [Member] | Debt Covenant Compliance July 2012 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate	6.50%	'

Debt_FullRecourse_Factoring_Ar

Debt (Full-Recourse Factoring Arrangements) (Details)	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2009
	USD ($)	EUR (€)	USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average percentage of the face amount of receivables	'	'	'	92.40%
Full-recourse factoring arrangements	$680,000	€ 500,000	$942,000	'
Current portion of full-recourse factoring agreements	400,000	300,000	'	'
Long-term portion of full-recourse factoring agreements	$300,000	€ 200,000	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Feb. 27, 2013

28-May-13

Sep. 29, 2013

Jul. 24, 2012

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Apr. 30, 2013

28-May-13

Feb. 27, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

2-May-13

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Time-Vested Cash Unit Awards [Member]

Time-Vested Cash Unit Awards [Member]

Time-Vested Cash Unit Awards [Member]

Time-Vested Cash Unit Awards [Member]

Monte Carlo Simulation RSU February 27, 2013 [Member]

Monte Carlo Simulation RSU May 28, 2013 [Member]

Monte Carlo Simulation Cash-Based Award May 2, 2013 [Member]

LTIP Second Half 2012 Plan [Member]

LTIP Second Half 2012 Plan [Member]

LTIP Second Half 2012 Plan [Member]

LTIP Second Half 2012 Plan [Member]

LTIP 2013 Plan [Member]

LTIP 2013 Plan [Member]

LTIP 2013 Plan [Member]

May 2, 2013 Cash-Based Award [Member]

May 2, 2013 Cash-Based Award [Member]

May 2, 2013 Cash-Based Award [Member]

LTIP 2011 Plan [Member]

LTIP 2012 Plan [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based compensation expense

$1,300,000

$900,000

$5,100,000

$3,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$600,000

'

'

'

$29,000

'

'

'

'

'

Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Reversal

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

300,000

200,000

Awards vested

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

74,321

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Grant date price of vested shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7.59

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based compensation expense net of tax

1,200,000

800,000

5,000,000

3,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Tax benefit from option exercise

'

'

400,000

800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

'

'

'

'

'

'

$12.19

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$7.59

'

'

'

$11.56

$11.91

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total intrinsic value of options exercised

'

'

'

'

700,000

100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total fair value of restricted stock awards

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,200,000

2,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unrecognized compensation cost

'

'

'

'

1,200,000

'

3,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Maximum Units Outstanding Achievable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

26,400

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted-average period over which unrecognized compensation cost will be recognized (years)

'

'

'

'

'1 year 9 months 18 days

'

'1 year 6 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred compensation arrangement liability, current and noncurrent

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

700,000

700,000

700,000

700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, share-based compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

300,000

300,000

900,000

800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate

'

'

50.79%

52.08%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

47.01%

45.23%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate

'

'

0.84%

0.75%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.35%

0.41%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate

'

'

0.00%

0.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.00%

0.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash-based Compensation Arrangement by Cash-based Payment Award, Established Target Cash Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

400,000

'

'

'

'

Cash-based Compensation Arrangement by Cash-based Payment Award, Fair Value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.0079

'

'

Allocated Cash-based Compensation Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$50,000

'

'

'

Cash-based Compensation Arrangement by Cash-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

46.63%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash-based Compensation Arrangement by Cash-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.42%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash-based Compensation Arrangement by Cash-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

StockBased_Compensation_Stock_

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Option Activity Under The Principal Option Plans) (Details) (Stock Options And Awards [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Stock Options And Awards [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Shares, Outstanding at beginning of period	2,744,057	'
Number of Shares, Granted	132,367	'
Number of Shares, Exercised	-196,924	'
Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired	-140,450	'
Number of Shares, Outstanding at end of period	2,539,050	2,744,057
Number of Shares, Vested and expected to vest	2,435,385	'
Number of Shares, Exercisable	2,069,447	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at beginning of period	$17.24	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Granted	$12.32	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised	$11.04	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired	$13.40	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at end of period	$17.68	$17.24
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Vested and expected to vest	$18.02	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable	$19.28	'
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding at beginning of period in years	'4 years 6 months 29 days	'5 years 0 months 4 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding at end of period in years	'4 years 6 months 29 days	'5 years 0 months 4 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Vested and expected to vest in years	'4 years 4 months 24 days	'
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable	'3 years 7 months 13 days	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at beginning of period	$1,321	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at end of period	5,658	1,321
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and expected to vest	4,932	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable	$2,788	'

StockBased_Compensation_Assump

Stock-Based Compensation (Assumption And Weighted-Average Fair Values Used In The Black Scholes Model) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'
Weighted-average fair value of grants	$5.46	$4.38
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Expected volatility	50.79%	52.08%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	'5 years 0 months 29 days	'5 years 0 months 18 days
Risk-free interest rate	0.84%	0.75%

StockBased_Compensation_Nonves

Stock-Based Compensation (Nonvested Service Based Restricted Stock Units) (Details) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
	Y
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Number of Shares, Nonvested at beginning of period	563,106
Number of Shares, Granted	568,533
Number of Shares, Vested	-248,277
Number of Shares, Forfeited	-29,066
Number of Shares, Nonvested at end of period	854,296
Number of Shares, Vested and expected to vest	766,057
Number of Shares, Vested at end of period	52,500
Weighted-Average Vest Date, Nonvested at beginning in years	'9 months 15 days
Weighted-Average Vest Date, Nonvested at end in years	'10 months 17 days
Weighted-Average Vest Date, Vested and expected to vest in years	'10 months 2 days
Weighted-Average Vest Date, Vested in years	0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested at beginning of period	$21.14
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$12.19
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	$14.47
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$14.02
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested at end of period	$17.36

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'	'
Interest	$7,228,000	$8,194,000
Income tax payments	8,495,000	8,229,000
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid	$500,000	$600,000

Earnings_Per_Share_Schedule_Of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Basic earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. available to common stockholders	$7,724	($4,229)	$5,251	($106,656)
Basic loss from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $0, $117, $68, and $114	-100	-1,105	-16,985	-3,830
Diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. available to common stockholders	7,724	-4,229	5,251	-106,656
Diluted loss from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $0, $117, $68 and $114	-100	-1,105	-16,985	-3,830
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	41,230	40,521	41,026	40,415
Shares issuable under deferred compensation agreements	360	546	393	531
Basic weighted- average number of common shares outstanding	41,590	41,067	41,419	40,946
Common shares assumed upon exercise of stock options and awards	519	0	318	0
Shares issuable under deferred compensation arrangements	22	0	33	0
Dilutive weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	42,131	41,067	41,770	40,946
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share:	'	'	'	'
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.18	($0.10)	$0.13	($2.61)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (in dollars per share)	$0	($0.03)	($0.41)	($0.09)
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share	$0.18	($0.13)	($0.28)	($2.70)
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share:	'	'	'	'
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.18	($0.10)	$0.13	($2.61)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (in dollars per share)	$0	($0.03)	($0.41)	($0.09)
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. per share	$0.18	($0.13)	($0.28)	($2.70)
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation	0	117	68	114
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect Of Discontinued Operations, Diluted	$0	$117	$68	$114

Earnings_Per_Share_Schedule_Of1

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Anti-Dilutive Common Share Equivalents) (Details)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013		Sep. 23, 2012		Sep. 29, 2013		Sep. 23, 2012
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Weighted average common share equivalents associated with anti-dilutive stock options and restricted stock units excluded from the computation of diluted EPS	1,729	[1]	3,296	[1]	2,052	[1]	3,068	[1]
Stock Options And Awards [Member]	'		'		'		'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Weighted average common share equivalents associated with anti-dilutive stock options and restricted stock units excluded from the computation of diluted EPS	'		15		'		64
[1]	Stock options and awards of 15 shares and 64 shares, respectively, were anti-dilutive in the first three and nine months ended September 23, 2012, and were therefore excluded from the earnings per share calculation due to our loss from continuing operations for the periods.

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Dec. 30, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Effective tax rate	42.60%	0.90%	'
Net deferred tax assets	$17.80	'	$17.90
Current income tax receivable	4.6	'	0.5
Estimated tax payments	8	'	'
Income tax expense	3.9	'	'
Current deferred tax liability	2.5	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefit, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate	14.7	'	16.3
Interest and penalties benefit	0.2	0.7	'
Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits	4	'	4.3
Expected change of gross unrecognized tax benefits, minimum	2.6	'	'
Expected change of gross unrecognized tax benefits, maximum	$4.20	'	'
United States [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Open tax years currently under audit	'2011	'	'
India [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Open tax years currently under audit	'2010	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Income Tax Holiday, Termination Date	'2017	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Germany [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Open tax years currently under audit	'2009	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Finland [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Open tax years currently under audit	'2009	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Income Tax Holiday, Termination Date	'2015	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Germany [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Open tax years currently under audit	'2006	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Finland [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Open tax years currently under audit	'2008	'	'

Pension_Benefits_Details

Pension Benefits (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$269,000	$207,000	$804,000	$637,000
Interest cost	883,000	940,000	2,631,000	2,898,000
Expected return on plan assets	26,000	10,000	77,000	31,000
Amortization of actuarial loss	390,000	54,000	1,165,000	166,000
Amortization of transition obligation	0	13,000	0	42,000
Amortization of prior service costs	1,000	1,000	2,000	2,000
Net periodic pension cost	1,569,000	1,225,000	4,679,000	3,776,000
Estimated employer contributions	5,300,000	'	5,300,000	'
Pension contributions	'	'	$4,200,000	'

Fair_Value_Measurement_Financi2

Fair Value Measurement, Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Dec. 30, 2012
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	$3,618,000	$3,618,000	'	$9,579,000
Restructuring related asset impairment	'	731,000	6,156,000	'
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT, net	93,037,000	93,037,000	'	107,184,000	[1]
Liabilities	361,000	361,000	'	208,000
Hedge ineffectiveness	0	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Notional amount of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	19,000,000	19,000,000	'	'
Liabilities	361,000	361,000	'	208,000
Foreign Currency Revenue Forecast Contracts [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives Recorded in Earnings, Net	9,000	200,000	'	'
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure	400,000	400,000	'	'
Lease termination liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Other restructuring costs	'	200,000	'	'
Liabilities, Fair Value Adjustment	'	100,000	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	'	'	'	400,000
Impairment of certain long-lived assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT, net	$1,100,000	$1,100,000	'	'
[1]	Derived from the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements at December 30, 2012.

Fair_Value_Measurement_Financi3

Fair Value Measurement, Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	$0	$193
Liabilities	361	208
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	0	179
Liabilities	361	208
Foreign Currency Revenue Forecast Contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	'	14
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Currency Revenue Forecast Contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	'	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	0	193
Liabilities	361	208
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	0	179
Liabilities	361	208
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Currency Revenue Forecast Contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	'	14
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Currency Revenue Forecast Contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	'	$0

Fair_Value_Measurement_Financi4

Fair Value Measurement, Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Summary Of Activity Associated With Cash Flow Hedges Reflected In AOCI) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Beginning balance, net of tax	$21
Changes in fair value gain, net of tax	0
Reclassification to earnings, net of tax	-21
Ending balance, net of tax	$0

Fair_Value_Measurement_Financi5

Fair Value Measurement, Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Carrying And Fair Values Of Non-Current Financial Assets And Liabilities Not Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013		Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Senior secured notes, Carrying Amount	$89,240		$109,559
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Senior secured credit facility, Carrying Amount	32,720	[1]	42,021	[1]
Senior Secured Notes [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Senior secured notes, Carrying Amount	55,623	[1]	66,114	[1]
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Senior secured credit facility, Estimated Fair Value	32,720	[1]	42,021	[1]
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Senior Secured Notes [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Senior secured notes, Estimated Fair Value	$55,931	[1]	$66,549	[1]
[1]	The carrying amounts are reported on the balance sheet under the indicated captions.

Fair_Value_Measurement_Financi6

Fair Value Measurement, Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments Included Within The Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Asset Derivatives	$0	$193
Liability Derivatives	361	208
Foreign Currency Revenue Forecast Contracts [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Asset Derivatives	'	14
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Asset Derivatives	0	179
Liability Derivatives	361	208
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Asset Derivatives	0	14
Liability Derivatives	0	0
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Foreign Currency Revenue Forecast Contracts [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Asset Derivatives	0	14
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Foreign Currency Revenue Forecast Contracts [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Liability Derivatives	0	0
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Asset Derivatives	0	179
Liability Derivatives	361	208
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Asset Derivatives	0	179
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Liability Derivatives	$361	$208

Fair_Value_Measurement_Financi7

Fair Value Measurement, Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Amounts Affecting Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Foreign Currency Revenue Forecast Contracts [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives	$0	($298)	$0	$524
Amount of Forward Points Recognized in Other Gain (Loss), net	0	11	11	89
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Cost Of Sales [Member] | Foreign Currency Revenue Forecast Contracts [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income	-9	543	-161	1,322
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Other Gain (Loss), Net [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forwards And Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	($491)	($81)	($224)	$193

Provision_For_Restructuring_Na

Provision For Restructuring (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Charged to earnings	$937,000	$4,112,000	$4,582,000	$27,096,000
Combined Global and SG&A Restructuring Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Minimum number of employees affected by restructuring plan	'	'	2,500	'
Global Restructuring Plan (including LEAN) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	'	'	52,500,000	'
Charged to earnings	'	'	4,600,000	'
Total Number Of Employees Affected By Restructuring	'	'	2,200	'
Number of employees terminated	2,126	'	2,126	'
Termination benefits payment period, minimum (months)	'	'	1	'
Termination benefits payment period, maximum (months)	'	'	24	'
SG&A Restructuring Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	'	'	18,000,000	'
Charged to earnings	'	'	-32,000	'
Total Number Of Employees Affected By Restructuring	'	'	369	'
Termination benefits payment period, minimum (months)	'	'	1	'
Termination benefits payment period, maximum (months)	'	'	24	'
Maximum [Member] | Combined Global and SG&A Restructuring Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Anticipated total costs	'	'	73,000,000	'
Maximum [Member] | Global Restructuring Plan (including LEAN) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Anticipated total costs	'	'	55,000,000	'
Minimum [Member] | Combined Global and SG&A Restructuring Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Anticipated total costs	'	'	71,000,000	'
Minimum [Member] | Global Restructuring Plan (including LEAN) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Anticipated total costs	'	'	53,000,000	'
Other Exit Costs [Member] | Global Restructuring Plan (including LEAN) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Charged to earnings	'	'	1,900,000	'
Other Exit Costs [Member] | SG&A Restructuring Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Charged to earnings	'	'	$50,000	'

Provision_For_Restructuring_Sc

Provision For Restructuring (Schedule Of Restructuring Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Asset impairments	'	'	$731	$6,156
Total	937	4,112	4,582	27,096
Global Restructuring Plan (including LEAN) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Severance and other employee-related charges	658	2,442	1,943	16,661
Asset impairments	0	859	731	6,156
Other exit costs	323	1,174	1,940	3,680
Total	'	'	4,600	'
SG&A Restructuring Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Severance and other employee-related charges	-67	-288	-82	608
Other exit costs	23	0	50	66
Total	'	'	-32	'
Manufacturing Restructuring Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Other exit costs	$0	($75)	$0	($75)

Provision_For_Restructuring_Sc1

Provision For Restructuring (Schedule Of Restructuring Accrual Activity) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Accrual at Beginning of Year	$9,579
Charged to earnings	5,902
Charge Reversed to Earnings	-2,051
Cash Payments	-9,785
Exchange Rate Changes	-27
Accrual at End of Year	3,618
Global Restructuring Plan (including LEAN) [Member] | Severance And Other Employee-Related Charges [Member]	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Accrual at Beginning of Year	7,752
Charged to earnings	3,819
Charge Reversed to Earnings	-1,876
Cash Payments	-6,534
Exchange Rate Changes	-6
Accrual at End of Year	3,155
Global Restructuring Plan (including LEAN) [Member] | Other Exit Costs [Member]	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Accrual at Beginning of Year	460	[1]
Charged to earnings	1,940	[1]
Charge Reversed to Earnings	0	[1]
Cash Payments	-2,278	[1]
Exchange Rate Changes	-23	[1]
Accrual at End of Year	99	[1]
SG&A Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance And Other Employee-Related Charges [Member]	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Accrual at Beginning of Year	1,206
Charged to earnings	93
Charge Reversed to Earnings	-175
Cash Payments	-763
Exchange Rate Changes	3
Accrual at End of Year	364
SG&A Restructuring Plan [Member] | Other Exit Costs [Member]	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Accrual at Beginning of Year	161	[2]
Charged to earnings	50	[2]
Charge Reversed to Earnings	0	[2]
Cash Payments	-210	[2]
Exchange Rate Changes	-1	[2]
Accrual at End of Year	$0	[2]
[1]	During the first nine months of 2013, there was a net charge to earnings of $1.9 million primarily due to lease termination costs, inventory and equipment moving costs, restructuring agent costs, legal costs, and gains/losses on sale of assets in connection with the restructuring plan.
[2]	During the first nine months of 2013, there was a net charge to earnings of $50 thousand primarily due to lease termination costs in connection with the restructuring plan.

Contingent_Liabilities_And_Set1

Contingent Liabilities And Settlements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2011	Sep. 29, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Nov. 02, 2011	Dec. 28, 2008
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$5,700,000
Estimated Litigation Liability	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,584,000	'
Loss Contingency Accrual, Carrying Value, Provision	943,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Benefit due to reversal of accrued litigation reserve	'	0	6,584,000	0	6,584,000	0	'	'
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	'	'	'	'	$65,000,000	'	'	'

Business_Segments_Details

Business Segments (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended				12 Months Ended	84 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 10, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Jun. 24, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013		Sep. 23, 2012		Dec. 30, 2012	Dec. 25, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'	'
Total revenues	'	$174,466	'	$168,813	'	$495,319		$490,611		'	'
Total gross profit	'	70,256	'	68,660	'	193,816		192,205		'	'
Operating expenses	'	56,539	'	65,345	'	174,920	[1]	292,918	[2]	'	'
Interest (expense) income, net	'	-2,159	'	-4,272	'	-6,236		-7,251		'	'
Other gain (loss), net	'	-1,002	'	325	'	-3,513		29		'	'
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	'	10,556	'	-632	'	9,147		-107,935		'	'
Restructuring expenses	'	937	'	4,112	'	4,582		27,096		'	'
CEO transition charge	'	'	'	'	'	'		2,942		'	'
CFO transition charge	'	'	'	'	'	1,173		'		'	'
Goodwill impairment	'	0	'	0	64,437	0		64,437		102,715	'
Acquisition costs	'	253	'	17	'	694		127		'	'
Gain on sale of subsidiary	'	'	'	'	'	248		0		'	'
Benefit due to reversal of accrued litigation reserve	'	0	6,584	0	'	6,584		0		'	'
Charges related to improper and fraudulent Canadian activities	4,700	0	'	0	'	0		745		'	4,100
Segment, Merchandise Availability Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'	'
Total revenues	'	117,203	'	113,691	'	323,448		314,179		'	'
Total gross profit	'	51,704	'	52,423	'	139,841		142,177		'	'
Segment, Apparel Labeling Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'	'
Total revenues	'	45,442	'	42,577	'	134,716		135,516		'	'
Total gross profit	'	14,741	'	10,350	'	40,288		31,949		'	'
Segment, Retail Merchandising Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'	'
Total revenues	'	11,821	'	12,545	'	37,155		40,916		'	'
Total gross profit	'	$3,811	'	$5,887	'	$13,687		$18,079		'	'
[1]	Includes a $4.6 million restructuring charge, a $1.2 million charge related to our CFO transition, a $0.7 million acquisition charge, a benefit of $6.6 million due to a litigation settlement reversal, and a $0.2 million gain on sale of our interest in the non-strategic Sri Lanka subsidiary.
[2]	Includes a $64.4 million goodwill impairment charge, a $27.1 million restructuring charge, a $2.9 million charge related to our CEO transition, a $0.7 million charge for forensic and legal fees associated with improper and fraudulent Canadian activities, and a $0.1 million acquisition charge.

Discontinued_Operations_Narrat

Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Jun. 24, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Dec. 30, 2012

Oct. 01, 2012

Dec. 30, 2012

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Dec. 30, 2012

Mar. 19, 2013

Oct. 01, 2012

Oct. 01, 2012

Banking Security Systems Integration Business Unit [Member]

Banking Security Systems Integration Business Unit [Member]

Checkview Business [Member]

Checkview Business [Member]

Checkview Business [Member]

Checkview Business [Member]

Checkview Business [Member]

Checkview Business [Member]

Checkview Business [Member]

Checkview Business [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Banking Security Systems Integration Business Unit [Member]

Banking Security Systems Integration Business Unit [Member]

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

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Sale of business unit, sale price

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$3,500,000

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Net cash proceeds from sale of business unit, promissory note

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1,502,000

0

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1,200,000

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1,300,000

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Proceeds from divestiture of businesses, receivable from buyer, amount

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200,000

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Divestiture of business, selling costs incurred

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1,100,000

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Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted

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4,500,000

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4,500,000

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Guarantor obligations, current carrying value

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100,000

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100,000

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Divestiture of business, transition services income, net of transition services expense

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90,000

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111,000

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Divestiture of business, costs incurred to carve-out the CheckView® business from our enterprise resource planning system for the buyer

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400,000

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Proceeds from divestiture of business, promissory note, amount

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1,400,000

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Proceeds from divestiture of business, promissory note, variable rate basis

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'30 day LIBOR

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Proceeds from divestiture of business, promissory note, basis spread on variable rate

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5.50%

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Divestiture of business, contingent consideration, potential cash payment

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900,000

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Divestiture of business, contingent consideration, basis for amount, revenues

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10,000,000

Divestiture of business, contingent consideration, payment percentage

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10.00%

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Loss on sale on business

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15,000

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19,000

0

13,043,000

0

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Goodwill impairment charge

0

0

64,437,000

0

64,437,000

102,715,000

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3,300,000

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Asset Impairment

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300,000

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Business acquisition, purchase price

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5,400,000

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5,400,000

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Divestiture of business, working capital adjustment

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4,100,000

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Target working capital

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$17,900,000

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'

Discontinued_Operations_Select

Discontinued Operations (Selected Financial Information Included In Earnings) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 23, 2012	Dec. 30, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
					Banking Security Systems Integration Business Unit [Member]	Banking Security Systems Integration Business Unit [Member]	Banking Security Systems Integration Business Unit [Member]	Checkview Business [Member]	Checkview Business [Member]	Checkview Business [Member]	Checkview Business [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	'	'	'	'	$2,808	$10,504	'	$2	$19,350	$16,086	$58,245
Gross profit	'	'	'	'	355	1,431	'	-81	3,354	201	9,025
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'	752	2,416	'	0	3,069	3,970	9,621
Disposal group including discontinued operations impairment of intangible assets excluding goodwill	'	'	0	1,442	770	1,442	'	'	'	'	'
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, goodwill impairment	'	'	'	'	0	370	'	'	'	'	'
Research and development	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	106	105	323
Operating (loss) income	'	'	'	'	-1,167	-2,797	'	-81	179	-3,874	-919
Loss on disposal	'	'	'	'	'	'	-15	-19	0	-13,043	0
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	-1,167	-2,797	'	-100	179	-16,917	-919
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	($100)	($1,105)	($16,985)	($3,830)	($1,167)	($2,797)	'	($100)	$62	($16,985)	($1,033)

Discontinued_Operations_Select1

Discontinued Operations (Selected Financial Information Included In Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Assets of discontinued operations held for sale	$0	$29,864	[1]
Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale	0	9,688	[1]
Checkview Business [Member]	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	'	14,558
Inventories	'	9,721
Other assets	'	5,347
Deferred income taxes	'	238
Assets of discontinued operations held for sale	'	29,864
Accounts payable	'	3,413
Accrued compensation and related taxes	'	94
Other accrued expenses	'	5,600
Unearned revenues	'	581
Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale	'	$9,688
[1]	Derived from the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements at December 30, 2012.