The New York Times Company (NYT) 10-Q 7 Nov 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Nov. 01, 2013	Nov. 01, 2013
		Class A Common Stock [Member]	Class B Common Stock [Member]
Document and Entity Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'NEW YORK TIMES CO	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000071691	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-29	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'
Document Period End Date	29-Sep-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'	'
Trading Symbol	'NYT	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	148,943,075	818,061

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$390,008	$820,490
Short-term marketable securities	382,795	134,820
Accounts receivable (net of allowances of $15,153 in 2013 and $15,452 in 2012)	164,282	197,589
Inventories:	'	'
Newsprint and magazine paper	7,184	5,609
Other inventory	1,318	1,728
Total inventories	8,502	7,337
Deferred income taxes	58,214	58,214
Other current assets	46,522	42,067
Assets held for sale	97,640	137,050
Total current assets	1,147,963	1,397,567
Other assets	'	'
Long-term marketable securities	165,378	4,444
Investments in joint ventures	36,171	40,872
Property, plant and equipment (less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $852,526 in 2013 and $807,976 in 2012)	721,171	773,469
Goodwill	124,524	122,691
Deferred income taxes	267,933	280,523
Miscellaneous assets	165,130	166,214
Total assets	2,628,270	2,785,780
Current liabilities	'	'
Accounts payable	83,980	88,990
Accrued payroll and other related liabilities	70,651	86,772
Unexpired subscriptions	58,006	57,336
Accrued expenses and other	121,284	118,753
Accrued income taxes	131	38,932
Liabilities held for sale	30,963	32,373
Total current liabilities	365,015	423,156
Other liabilities	'	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	682,983	696,752
Pension benefits obligation	642,612	737,889
Postretirement benefits obligation	106,290	110,347
Other	145,289	152,000
Total other liabilities	1,577,174	1,696,988
Common stock of $.10 par value:	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	30,355	25,610
Retained earnings	1,223,945	1,230,450
Common stock held in treasury, at cost	-88,062	-96,278
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes:	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	12,107	11,327
Unrealized gain/(loss) on available-for-sale security	114	-431
Funded status of benefit plans	-510,576	-523,462
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	-498,355	-512,566
Total New York Times Company stockholdersb equity	683,074	662,325
Noncontrolling interest	3,007	3,311
Total stockholdersb equity	686,081	665,636
Total liabilities and stockholdersb equity	2,628,270	2,785,780
Class A Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Common stock of $.10 par value:	'	'
Common stock value	15,109	15,027
Class B Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Common stock of $.10 par value:	'	'
Common stock value	$82	$82

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (PARENTHETICAL) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Accounts receivable, allowances	$15,153	$15,452
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization	$852,526	$807,976
Common stock, par value	$0.10	$0.10
Class A Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Authorized shares	300,000,000	300,000,000
Issued shares	151,038,187	150,270,975
Treasury shares	2,253,155	2,483,537
Class B Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Authorized shares	818,061	818,385
Issued shares	818,061	818,385
Treasury shares	0	0

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED 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
Revenues	'	'	'	'
Circulation	$204,156	$194,739	$616,603	$578,914
Advertising	138,018	140,880	454,595	485,368
Other	19,564	19,718	62,172	62,945
Total revenues	361,738	355,337	1,133,370	1,127,227
Production costs:	'	'	'	'
Raw materials	21,064	24,343	66,913	75,963
Wages and benefits	82,387	80,696	247,199	242,742
Other	49,144	52,331	148,286	155,173
Total production costs	152,595	157,370	462,398	473,878
Selling, general and administrative costs	169,824	169,459	519,610	524,611
Depreciation and amortization	20,293	19,594	57,981	60,488
Total operating costs	342,712	346,423	1,039,989	1,058,977
Pension withdrawal expense	6,171	0	6,171	0
Operating profit	12,855	8,914	87,210	68,250
Gain on sale of investment	0	0	0	55,645
Impairment of investments	0	600	0	5,500
(Loss)/income from joint ventures	-123	1,010	-3,398	2,089
Interest expense, net	15,454	15,490	44,169	46,406
(Loss)/income from continuing operations before income taxes	-2,722	-6,166	39,643	74,078
Income tax expense/(benefit)	2,578	-3,187	21,473	28,446
(Loss)/income from continuing operations	-5,300	-2,979	18,170	45,632
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-18,987	5,703	-18,995	-88,007
Net (loss)/income	-24,287	2,724	-825	-42,375
Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	61	21	304	101
Net (loss)/income attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders	-24,226	2,745	-521	-42,274
Amounts attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:	'	'	'	'
(Loss)/income from continuing operations	-5,239	-2,958	18,474	45,733
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-18,987	5,703	-18,995	-88,007
Net (loss)/income attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders	($24,226)	$2,745	($521)	($42,274)
Average number of common shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	150,033	148,254	149,724	148,042
Diluted (in shares)	150,033	148,254	156,460	151,762
Basic earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:	'	'	'	'
(Loss)/income from continuing operations	($0.03)	($0.02)	$0.12	$0.31
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	($0.13)	$0.04	($0.13)	($0.59)
Net (loss)/income	($0.16)	$0.02	($0.01)	($0.28)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:	'	'	'	'
(Loss)/income from continuing operations	($0.03)	($0.02)	$0.12	$0.30
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	($0.13)	$0.04	($0.12)	($0.58)
Net (loss)/income	($0.16)	$0.02	$0	($0.28)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$0.04	$0	$0.04	$0

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED 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
Net (loss)/income	($24,287)	$2,724	($825)	($42,375)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), before tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	3,261	3,251	1,497	-1,148
Unrealized derivative gain on cash-flow hedge of equity method investment	0	0	0	1,143
Unrealized gain/(loss) on available-for-sale security	1,022	-2,338	908	1,251
Pension and postretirement benefits obligation	6,597	5,817	21,454	1,356
Other comprehensive income, before tax	10,880	6,730	23,859	2,602
Income tax expense	4,196	2,539	9,648	732
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	6,684	4,191	14,211	1,870
Comprehensive (loss)/income	-17,603	6,915	13,386	-40,505
Comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	61	21	304	101
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders	($17,542)	$6,936	$13,690	($40,404)

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

CONDENSED 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	($825)	($42,375)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities:	'	'
Impairment of assets	34,300	194,732
Pension withdrawal expense	14,168	0
Gain on sale of investment	0	-55,645
Impairment of investments	0	5,500
Loss on sale of Regional Media Group	0	4,717
Depreciation and amortization	64,799	82,538
Stock-based compensation expense	6,905	5,618
Undistributed loss of equity method investments	5,004	2,418
Long-term retirement benefit obligations	-92,311	-33,650
Deferred income taxes	4,124	-63,404
Otherbnet	20,550	8,862
Changes in operating assets and liabilitiesbnet of dispositions:	'	'
Accounts receivablebnet	40,261	49,218
Inventories	-56	3,311
Other current assets	4,871	-1,575
Accounts payable and other liabilities	-92,070	-39,635
Unexpired subscriptions	350	3,639
Net cash provided by operating activities	10,070	124,269
Cash flows from investing activities	'	'
Purchases of marketable securities	-697,572	-439,700
Maturities of marketable securities	283,150	264,806
Capital expenditures	-11,660	-29,978
Change in restricted cash	2,000	3,287
(Purchase of)/proceeds from investmentsbnet	-499	96,431
Proceeds from sale of Regional Media Group	0	140,044
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities	-424,581	34,890
Long-term obligations:	'	'
Repayment of debt and capital lease obligations	-19,825	-432
Capital shares:	'	'
Issuances from stock option exercises	3,623	536
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities	-16,202	104
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents	-430,713	159,263
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	231	-40
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year	820,490	175,151
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter	$390,008	$334,374

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	In the opinion of The New York Times Company’s (the “Company”) management, the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements present fairly the financial position of the Company as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, and the results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods ended September 29, 2013 and September 23, 2012. The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are referred to collectively as “we,” “us” or “our.” All adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been included and are of a normal and recurring nature. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The financial statements were prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim reporting. As permitted under those rules, certain notes or other financial information that are normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted from these interim financial statements. These financial statements, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2012. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, operating results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of a full year’s operations. The fiscal periods included herein comprise 13 weeks for the third-quarter periods and 39 weeks for the nine-month periods.
	For comparability, certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 2013 presentation. Specifically, the reclassifications relate to discontinued operations in the third quarter of 2013 (see Note 11) and prior period pension adjustments associated with an error in the actuarial valuation of accrued benefits as disclosed in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	As of September 29, 2013, our significant accounting policies, which are detailed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2012, have not changed. In the first quarter of 2013, we added a significant accounting policy related to our investments in marketable securities.
	Marketable securities
	We have investments in marketable debt and equity securities. We determine the appropriate classification of our investments at the date of purchase and reevaluate the classifications at the balance sheet date. Marketable debt securities with maturities of 12 months or less are classified as short-term. Marketable debt securities with maturities greater than 12 months are classified as long-term. We have the intent and ability to hold our marketable debt securities until maturity; therefore they are accounted for as held-to-maturity and stated at amortized cost. Our marketable equity security is accounted for as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. Changes in the fair value of our available-for-sale security are recognized as unrealized gains or losses, net of taxes, as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (“AOCI”).
	Recently adopted accounting pronouncement
	At the beginning of our 2013 fiscal year, we adopted new guidance for the presentation of amounts reclassified from AOCI. The guidance specifically required, either on the face of the financial statements or in the notes, presentation of significant amounts reclassified from AOCI by component for the respective line items of net income. We adopted the new guidance and present the reclassifications in the notes to the financial statements. See Note 13 for additional information regarding amounts reclassified from AOCI.
	Recently issued accounting pronouncement
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2013-11 which prescribes that a liability related to an unrecognized tax benefit to be offset against a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward if such settlement is required or expected in the event the uncertain tax position is disallowed. In situations in which a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of a jurisdiction or the tax law of a jurisdiction does not require it, and the Company does not intend to use the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. This guidance becomes effective for the Company on January 1, 2014 and will be applied on a prospective basis. We do not anticipate the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on our financial statements.

Marketable_Securities

Marketable Securities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'
Marketable Securities	'
	MARKETABLE SECURITIES
	Our marketable debt and equity securities consisted of the following:
	(In thousands)	September 29,		December 30,
		2013		2012
	Short-term marketable securities
	Marketable debt securities
	U.S Treasury securities	$	143,524	$	124,831
	Corporate debt securities	79,331		—
	U.S. agency securities	51,145		—
	Municipal securities	45,495		—
	Certificates of deposit	32,523		—
	Commercial paper	30,777		9,989
	Total short-term marketable securities	$	382,795	$	134,820
	Long-term marketable securities
	Marketable debt securities
	Corporate debt securities	$	100,129	$	—
	U.S. agency securities	53,537		—
	Municipal securities	7,018		—
	Total	160,684		—
	Marketable equity security
	Available-for-sale security	4,694		4,444
	Total long-term marketable securities	$	165,378	$	4,444
	Marketable debt securities
	As of September 29, 2013, our marketable debt securities had remaining maturities of about 1 month to 36 months.
	Marketable equity security
	Our investment in the common stock of Brightcove, Inc. is accounted for as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. Changes in the fair value of our available-for-sale security are recognized as unrealized gains or losses within “Long-term marketable securities” and “Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and “Unrealized gain/(loss) on available-for-sale security” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss). During the quarter ended September 29, 2013, we recognized an unrealized gain of $1.0 million ($0.6 million, net of tax).
	See Note 8 for additional information regarding the fair value of our marketable securities.

Goodwill

Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill	'
	GOODWILL
	The following table displays the carrying amount of goodwill as of September 29, 2013, and December 30, 2012:
	(In thousands)	Total Company
	Balance as of December 26, 2011
	Goodwill	$	927,909
	Accumulated impairment losses	(805,218		)
	Balance as of December 30, 2012	122,691
	Goodwill transferred to held for sale (1)	—
	Foreign currency translation	1,833
	Balance as of September 29, 2013	$	124,524
	(1) See Note 11 for additional information regarding the assets and liabilities held for sale for the New England Media Group.
	The foreign currency translation line item reflects changes in goodwill resulting from fluctuating exchange rates related to the consolidation of the International Herald Tribune.

Investments

Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Investments [Abstract]	'
Investments	'
	INVESTMENTS
	Equity Method Investments/Joint Ventures
	As of September 29, 2013, our investments in joint ventures consisted of equity ownership interests in the following entities:
	Company	Approximate %
		Ownership
	Donohue Malbaie Inc.	49	%
	Madison Paper Industries	40	%
	In the first quarter of 2013, we recorded a nominal charge for the impairment of our investment in quadrantONE LLC as a result of its February 2013 announcement of the wind down of its operations.
	Cost Method Investments
	Gain on Sale of Investment
	In the first quarter of 2012, we sold 100 of our units in Fenway Sports Group for an aggregate price of $30.0 million (pre-tax gain of $17.8 million) and in the second quarter of 2012, we completed the sale of our remaining 210 units for an aggregate price of $63.0 million (pre-tax gain of $37.8 million). These sales resulted in a pre-tax gain of $55.6 million in the first six months of 2012. Effective with the first quarter 2012 sale, given our reduced ownership level and lack of influence on the operations of Fenway Sports Group, we changed the accounting for this investment from the equity method to the cost method. Therefore, starting in the first quarter of 2012, we no longer recognized our proportionate share of the operating results of Fenway Sports Group in joint venture results in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	Impairment of Investments
	In the first nine months of 2012, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $5.5 million to reduce the carrying value of certain investments to fair value. The impairment charge was primarily related to our investment in Ongo Inc., a consumer service for reading and sharing digital news and information from multiple publishers.

Debt_Obligations

Debt Obligations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Disclosure	'
	DEBT OBLIGATIONS
	As of September 29, 2013, our current indebtedness included senior notes and the repurchase option related to a sale-leaseback of a portion of our New York headquarters. Our total debt and capital lease obligations consisted of the following:
	(In thousands)	Coupon Rate			September 29,				December 30,
					2013				2012
	Senior notes due 2015	5	%		$	244,048			$	244,022
	Senior notes due 2016	6.625	%		204,924				221,523
	Option to repurchase ownership interest in headquarters building in 2019				227,300				224,510
	Total debt				676,272				690,055
	Short-term capital lease obligations(1)				47				123
	Long-term capital lease obligations				6,711				6,697
	Total capital lease obligations				6,758				6,820
	Total debt and capital lease obligations				$	683,030			$	696,875
	(1) Included in “Accrued expenses and other” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	See Note 8 for information regarding the fair value of our long-term debt.
	During the third quarter of 2013, we repurchased $12.4 million principal amount of our 6.625% senior unsecured notes due December 15, 2016 (“6.625% Notes”) and recorded a $1.5 million pre-tax charge in connection with the repurchase. During the first nine months of 2013, we repurchased $17.4 million principal amount of our 6.625% Notes and recorded a $2.1 million pre-tax charge in connection with the repurchases.
	“Interest expense, net” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations was as follows:
		For the Quarters Ended								For the Nine Months Ended
	(In thousands)	September 29,				September 23,				September 29,			September 23,
		2013				2012				2013			2012
	Cash interest expense	$	14,494			$	14,453			$	41,635		$	43,249
	Non-cash amortization of discount on debt	1,355				1,129				3,622			3,386
	Capitalized interest	—				—				—			(14		)
	Interest income	(395		)		(92		)		(1,088		)	(215		)
	Total interest expense, net	$	15,454			$	15,490			$	44,169		$	46,406

Other

Other	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure	'
	OTHER
	Severance Costs
	We recognized severance costs of $0.6 million in the third quarter of 2013 and $8.3 million in the first nine months of 2013. These costs are recorded in “Selling, general and administrative costs” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of September 29, 2013, we had a severance liability of $9.5 million included in “Accrued expenses and other” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures	'
	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Fair value is the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid upon transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The transaction would be in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability, based on assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.
	The fair value hierarchy consists of three levels:
	Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date;
	Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and
	Level 3 – unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
	Assets/Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	The following tables summarize our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 29, 2013, and December 30, 2012:
	(In thousands)		September 29, 2013
			Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Available-for-sale security		$	4,694	$	4,694	$	—	$	—
	Liabilities
	Deferred compensation		$	48,497	$	48,497	$	—	$	—
	(In thousands)		December 30, 2012
			Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Available-for-sale security		$	4,444	$	4,444	$	—	$	—
	Liabilities
	Deferred compensation		$	52,882	$	52,882	$	—	$	—
	The available-for-sale security, included in “Long-term marketable securities” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, consists of our investment in the common stock of Brightcove, Inc. (see Note 3). The fair value is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.
	The deferred compensation liability, included in “Other liabilities – other” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, consists of deferrals under our deferred executive compensation plan, which enables certain eligible executives to elect to defer a portion of their compensation on a pre-tax basis. The deferred amounts are invested at the executives’ option in various mutual funds. The fair value of deferred compensation is based on the mutual fund investments elected by the executives, which are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.
	Assets Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
	Certain non-financial assets, such as goodwill, other intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and certain investments, that were part of operations that have been classified as discontinued operations are only recorded at fair value if an impairment charge is recognized. The following table presents non-financial assets that were measured and recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis and the impairment losses recorded during 2013 on those assets:
	(In thousands)		Carrying Value		Fair Value Measured and Recorded Using						Impairment Losses
			September 29, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		2013
	Property, plant and equipment (1)		$	55,056	$	—	$	—	$	55,056	$	34,300
	-1	Impairment losses related to the New England Media Group are included within “(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 29, 2013. See Note 11 for additional information.
	Included in impairment of assets in 2013 is the impairment of fixed assets held for sale that related to the New England Media Group. During the third quarter of 2013, we estimated the fair value less cost to sell of the group held for sale, using unobservable inputs (Level 3). We recorded a $34.3 million non-cash charge in the third quarter of 2013 for fixed assets at the New England Media Group to reduce the carrying value of fixed assets to their fair value less cost to sell.
	Financial Instruments Disclosed, But Not Recorded, at Fair Value
	Our marketable debt securities, which include U.S. Treasury securities, corporate debt securities, U.S. government agency securities, municipal securities, certificates of deposit and commercial paper, are recorded at amortized cost (see Note 3). As of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, the amortized cost approximated fair value. We classified these investments as Level 2 since the fair value estimates are based on market observable inputs for investments with similar terms and maturities.
	The carrying value of our long-term debt was approximately $676 million as of September 29, 2013 and $690 million as of December 30, 2012. The fair value of our long-term debt was approximately $814 million as of September 29, 2013 and $840 million as of December 30, 2012. We estimate the fair value of our debt utilizing market quotations for debt that have quoted prices in active markets. Since our debt does not trade on a daily basis in an active market, the fair value estimates are based on market observable inputs based on borrowing rates currently available for debt with similar terms and average maturities (Level 2).

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits	'
	PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
	Pension
	Single-Employer Plans
	We sponsor several single-employer defined benefit pensions, the majority of which have been frozen; and participate in joint Company and Guild-sponsored plans covering employees of The New York Times Newspaper Guild, including The New York Times Newspaper Guild pension plan, which was frozen, and a new defined benefit pension plan, subject to the approval of the Internal Revenue Service. The components of net periodic pension (income)/cost were as follows:
		For the Quarters Ended
		September 29, 2013									September 23, 2012
	(In thousands)	Qualified			Non-			All Plans			Qualified			Non-		All Plans
		Plans			Qualified						Plans			Qualified
					Plans									Plans
	Service cost	$	2,323		$	256		$	2,579		$	2,894		$	377	$	3,271
	Interest cost	19,284			2,643			21,927			23,592			3,122		26,714
	Expected return on plan assets	(31,063		)	—			(31,063		)	(29,614		)	—		(29,614		)
	Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	(486		)	—			(486		)	201			—		201
	Recognized actuarial loss	8,442			1,312			9,754			7,229			1,122		8,351
	Net periodic pension (income)/cost	$	(1,500	)	$	4,211		$	2,711		$	4,302		$	4,621	$	8,923
		For the Nine Months Ended
		September 29, 2013									September 23, 2012
	(In thousands)	Qualified			Non-			All Plans			Qualified			Non-		All Plans
		Plans			Qualified						Plans			Qualified
					Plans									Plans
	Service cost	$	6,968		$	768		$	7,736		$	8,794		$	1,131	$	9,925
	Interest cost	57,858			7,929			65,787			70,832			9,366		80,198
	Expected return on plan assets	(93,188		)	—			(93,188		)	(88,805		)	—		(88,805		)
	Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	(1,459		)	—			(1,459		)	603			—		603
	Recognized actuarial loss	25,327			3,935			29,262			21,681			3,367		25,048
	Net periodic pension (income)/cost	$	(4,494	)	$	12,632		$	8,138		$	13,105		$	13,864	$	26,969
	In the first nine months of 2013, we made pension contributions of approximately $71 million to certain qualified pension plans. Approximately $65 million of our year-to-date 2013 contributions was made to The New York Times Newspaper Guild pension plan, of which $28 million was estimated to be necessary to satisfy minimum funding requirements in 2013 or contractually required. Including the first nine months of contributions, we expect to make total contributions of approximately $75 million in 2013 to our qualified pension plans.
	Multiemployer Plans
	In the third quarter of 2013, we recorded a $6.2 million charge related to a partial withdrawal obligation under a multiemployer pension plan.
	Other Postretirement Benefits
	The components of net periodic postretirement benefit income were as follows:
		For the Quarters Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	(In thousands)	September 29,			September 23,			September 29,			September 23,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Service cost	$	285		$	239		$	855		$	717
	Interest cost	1,009			1,246			3,027			3,738
	Amortization of prior service credit	(3,693		)	(3,778		)	(11,078		)	(11,334		)
	Recognized actuarial loss	1,022			832			3,066			2,496
	Net periodic postretirement benefit income	$	(1,377	)	$	(1,461	)	$	(4,130	)	$	(4,383	)
	In the first quarter of 2012, we sold the Regional Media Group (see Note 11). The sale significantly reduced the expected years of future service for current employees, resulting in a remeasurement and curtailment of a postretirement benefit plan. We recognized a curtailment gain of $27.2 million in the first quarter of 2012. The curtailment gain is included in the gain on the sale within “(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	INCOME TAXES
	We had an income tax expense of $2.6 million on a pre-tax loss of $2.7 million in the third quarter of 2013 and income tax expense of $21.5 million (effective tax rate of 54.2%) in the first nine months of 2013. Included in the tax expense for the third quarter of 2013 is a charge of $1.5 million related to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets in connection with the sale of the New England Media Group.
	The Company had an income tax benefit of $3.2 million (effective tax rate of 51.7%) in the third quarter of 2012 and income tax expense of $28.4 million (effective tax rate of 38.4%) in the first nine months of 2012.
	It is reasonably possible that certain income tax examinations may be concluded, or statutes of limitation may lapse, during the next 12 months, which could result in a decrease in unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $16 million that would, if recognized, impact the effective tax rate.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	New England Media Group
	On August 3, 2013, we entered into an agreement to sell the New England Media Group, consisting of The Boston Globe, BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com, the T&G, Telegram.com and related businesses, to an acquisition company. On October 24, 2013, we completed the sale of substantially all of the assets and operating liabilities of the New England Media Group. See Note 16 for additional information regarding this sale. The results of operations of the New England Media Group have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented and certain assets and liabilities are classified as held for sale for all periods presented.
	As a result, we triggered complete or partial withdrawal obligations under several multiemployer pension plans. Accordingly, we recorded a pension withdrawal expense estimated to be approximately $8 million in the third quarter of 2013. The actual liability will not be known until each plan completes a final assessment of the withdrawal liability and issues a demand to us.
	The carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets associated with the New England Media Group had been previously written down to zero. During the third quarter of 2013, we estimated the fair value less cost to sell of the group, which resulted in a $34.3 million impairment charge for fixed assets at the New England Media Group.
	About Group
	On September 24, 2012, we completed the sale of the About Group, consisting of About.com, ConsumerSearch.com, CalorieCount.com and related businesses, to IAC/InterActiveCorp for $300.0 million in cash, plus a net working capital adjustment of approximately $17 million. In 2012, the sale resulted in a pre-tax gain of $96.7 million ($61.9 million after-tax). The results of operations of the About Group, which had previously been presented as a reportable segment, have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented in 2012.
	Regional Media Group
	On January 6, 2012, we completed the sale of the Regional Media Group, consisting of 16 regional newspapers, other print publications and related businesses, to Halifax Media Holdings LLC for approximately $140 million in cash. The net after-tax proceeds from the sale, including a tax benefit, were approximately $150 million. In 2012, the sale resulted in an after-tax gain of $23.6 million (including post-closing adjustments recorded in the second and fourth quarters of 2012 totaling $6.6 million). The results of operations of the Regional Media Group have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented in 2012.
	The results of operations for the New England Media Group, the About Group and the Regional Media Group presented as discontinued operations are summarized below.
			For the Quarters Ended
			September 29, 2013										September 23, 2012
	(In thousands)		New England Media Group			About Group		Regional Media Group		Total			New England Media Group			About Group			Regional Media Group			Total
	Revenues		$	89,073		$	—	$	—	$	89,073		$	93,691		$	25,616		$	—		$	119,307
	Total operating costs		85,157			—		—		85,157			93,233			16,687			—			109,920
	Pension withdrawal expense(1)		7,997			—		—		7,997			—			—			—			—
	Impairment of assets		34,300			—		—		34,300			—			—			—			—
	(Loss)/income from joint ventures		(82		)	—		—		(82		)	17			—			—			17
	Interest expense, net		3			—		—		3			7			—			—			7
	Pre-tax (loss)/income		(38,466		)	—		—		(38,466		)	468			8,929			—			9,397
	Income tax (benefit)/expense		(19,479		)	—		—		(19,479		)	791			2,903			—			3,694
	(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		$	(18,987	)	$	—	$	—	$	(18,987	)	$	(323	)	$	6,026		$	—		$	5,703
	-1	The pension withdrawal expense related to estimated charges for complete or partial withdrawal obligations under multiemployer pension plans triggered by the sale of the New England Media Group.
			For the Nine Months Ended
			September 29, 2013										September 23, 2012
	(In thousands)		New England Media Group			About Group		Regional Media Group		Total			New England Media Group			About Group			Regional Media Group			Total
	Revenues		$	268,737		$	—	$	—	$	268,737		$	287,035		$	74,970		$	6,115		$	368,120
	Total operating costs		262,079			—		—		262,079			288,360			51,140			8,017			347,517
	Pension withdrawal expense(1)		7,997			—		—		7,997			—			—			—			—
	Impairment of assets(2)		34,300			—		—		34,300			—			194,732			—			194,732
	(Loss)/income from joint ventures		(205		)	—		—		(205		)	(12		)	—			—			(12		)
	Interest expense, net		9			—		—		9			7			—			—			7
	Pre-tax loss		(35,853		)	—		—		(35,853		)	(1,344		)	(170,902		)	(1,902		)	(174,148		)
	Income tax expense/(benefit)		(16,858		)	—		—		(16,858		)	391			(60,065		)	(736		)	(60,410		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(18,995		)	—		—		(18,995		)	(1,735		)	(110,837		)	(1,166		)	(113,738		)
	Gain/(loss) on sale, net of income taxes
	Loss on sale		—			—		—		—			—			—			(4,717		)	(4,717		)
	Income tax benefit(3)		—			—		—		—			—			—			(30,448		)	(30,448		)
	Gain on sale, net of income taxes		—			—		—		—			—			—			25,731			25,731
	(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		$	(18,995	)	$	—	$	—	$	(18,995	)	$	(1,735	)	$	(110,837	)	$	24,565		$	(88,007	)
	-1	The pension withdrawal expense related to estimated charges for complete or partial withdrawal obligations under multiemployer pension plans triggered by the sale of the New England Media Group.
	-2	Included in the impairment of assets in 2012 is the impairment of goodwill that related to the About Group for the nine months ended September 23, 2012.
	-3	The income tax benefit for the Regional Media Group included a tax deduction for goodwill, which was previously non-deductible, triggered upon the sale of the Regional Media Group.
	Included in impairment of assets in 2013 is the impairment of fixed assets held for sale that related to the New England Media Group. During the third quarter of 2013, we estimated the fair value less cost to sell of the group held for sale, using unobservable inputs (Level 3). We recorded a $34.3 million non-cash charge in the third quarter of 2013 for fixed assets at the New England Media Group to reduce the carrying value of fixed assets to their fair value less cost to sell.
	Goodwill is not amortized but tested for impairment annually or in an interim period if certain circumstances indicate a possible impairment may exist. Our policy is to perform our annual goodwill impairment test in the fourth quarter of our fiscal year. However, due to certain impairment indicators at the About Group in the second quarter of 2012, we performed an interim impairment test. As of June 24, 2012, the interim impairment test resulted in a $194.7 million non-cash charge in the second quarter of 2012 for the impairment of goodwill at the About Group. The impairment charge reduced the carrying value of goodwill to its fair value.
	The assets and liabilities classified as held for sale for the New England Media Group, the About Group and the Regional Media Group are summarized below.
			29-Sep-13										30-Dec-12
	(In thousands)		New England Media Group			About Group		Regional Media Group		Total			New England Media Group			About Group			Regional Media Group			Total
	Accounts receivable, net		$	33,389		$	—	$	—	$	33,389		$	40,343		$	—		$	—		$	40,343
	Inventories		1,970			—		—		1,970			3,078			—			—			3,078
	Property, plant and equipment, net		55,056			—		—		55,056			86,917			—			—			86,917
	Other assets		7,225			—		—		7,225			6,712			—			—			6,712
	Total assets		97,640			—		—		97,640			137,050			—			—			137,050
	Total liabilities		30,963			—		—		30,963			32,373			—			—			32,373
	Net liabilities		$	66,677		$	—	$	—	$	66,677		$	104,677		$	—		$	—		$	104,677

EarningsLoss_Per_Share

Earnings/(Loss) Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share	'
	EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE
	Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share have been computed as follows:
		For the Quarters Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	(In thousands, except per share data)	September 29,			September 23,			September 29,			September 23,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Amounts attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:
	(Loss)/income from continuing operations	$	(5,239	)	$	(2,958	)	$	18,474		$	45,733
	(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(18,987		)	5,703			(18,995		)	(88,007		)
	Net (loss)/income	$	(24,226	)	$	2,745		$	(521	)	$	(42,274	)
	Average number of common shares outstanding–Basic	150,033			148,254			149,724			148,042
	Incremental shares for assumed exercise of securities	—			—			6,736			3,720
	Average number of common shares outstanding–Diluted	150,033			148,254			156,460			151,762
	Basic earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:
	(Loss)/income from continuing operations	$	(0.03	)	$	(0.02	)	$	0.12		$	0.31
	(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.13		)	0.04			(0.13		)	(0.59		)
	Net (loss)/income–Basic	$	(0.16	)	$	0.02		$	(0.01	)	$	(0.28	)
	Diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:
	(Loss)/income from continuing operations	$	(0.03	)	$	(0.02	)	$	0.12		$	0.3
	(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.13		)	0.04			(0.12		)	(0.58		)
	Net (loss)/income–Diluted	$	(0.16	)	$	0.02		$	—		$	(0.28	)
	The difference between basic and diluted shares is that diluted shares include the dilutive effect of the assumed exercise of outstanding securities. Our warrants, restricted stock units and stock options could have the most significant impact on diluted shares.
	Securities that could potentially be dilutive are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share when a loss from continuing operations exists or when the exercise price exceeds the market value of our Class A Common Stock, because their inclusion would have an anti-dilutive effect on per share amounts.
	The number of stock options that were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share, because they were anti-dilutive, was approximately 13 million in the third quarter of 2013 and 9 million in the first nine months of 2013, approximately 18 million in the third quarter of 2012 and approximately 16 million in the first nine months of 2012.

Supplemental_Stockholders_Equi

Supplemental Stockholders' Equity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Stockholders' Equity Information	'
	SUPPLEMENTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY INFORMATION
	Stockholders’ equity is summarized as follows:
	(In thousands)		Total New York Times Company Stockholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Balance as of December 30, 2012		$	662,325		$	3,311		$	665,636
	Net loss		(521		)	(304		)	(825		)
	Other comprehensive income, net of tax		14,211			—			14,211
	Effect of issuance of shares		5,767			—			5,767
	Dividends declared		(5,985		)	—			(5,985		)
	Stock-based compensation		7,277			—			7,277
	Balance as of September 29, 2013		$	683,074		$	3,007		$	686,081
	(In thousands)		Total New York Times Company Stockholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Balance as of December 25, 2011		$	533,678		$	3,149		$	536,827
	Net loss		(42,274		)	(101		)	(42,375		)
	Other comprehensive income, net of tax		1,870			—			1,870
	Effect of issuance of shares		2,094			—			2,094
	Stock-based compensation		5,370			—			5,370
	Balance as of September 23, 2012		$	500,738		$	3,048		$	503,786
	The following table summarizes the changes in AOCI by component as of September 29, 2013:
	(In thousands)		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Unrealized Loss on Available-For-Sale Security			Funded Status of Benefit Plans			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Balance as of December 30, 2012		$	11,327		$	(431	)	$	(523,462	)	$	(512,566	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, before tax		1,497			908			1,662			4,067
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax		—			—			19,792			19,792
	Income tax expense		717			363			8,568			9,648
	Net current-period other comprehensive income, net of tax		780			545			12,886			14,211
	Balance as of September 29, 2013		$	12,107		$	114		$	(510,576	)	$	(498,355	)
	The following table summarizes the reclassifications from AOCI for the periods ended September 29, 2013:
			For the Quarter Ended September 29, 2013			For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2013
	(In thousands)		Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
	Detail about accumulated other comprehensive loss components
	Funded status of benefit plans:
	Amortization of prior service credit(1)		$	(4,179	)	(12,537		)
	Recognized actuarial loss(1)		10,776			32,328
	Total reclassification, before tax		6,597			19,791
	Income tax expense		4,196			9,648
	Total reclassification, net of tax		$	2,401		$	10,143
	-1	These items are included in the components of net periodic benefit cost for pension and other retirement benefits. See Note 9 for additional information.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	SEGMENT INFORMATION
	We have one reportable segment. Therefore, all required segment information can be found in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
	As of September 29, 2013, we had one operating segment: The New York Times Media Group, which includes The New York Times, the International New York Times, NYTimes.com, international.nytimes.com and related businesses. On August 3, 2013, we entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of the assets and operating liabilities of the New England Media Group. The New England Media Group, which includes the Globe, BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com, the T&G, Telegram.com and related businesses, has been classified as a discontinued operation for all periods presented. See Note 16 for further information on the sale of the New England Media Group.
	Our operating segment generated revenues principally from circulation and advertising. Other revenues primarily consisted of revenues from news services/syndication, rental income and digital archives.

Contingent_Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Contingent Liabilities	'
	CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
	Restricted Cash
	We were required to maintain $22.3 million of restricted cash as of September 29, 2013, and $24.3 million as of December 30, 2012, subject to certain collateral requirements, primarily for obligations under our workers’ compensation programs. Restricted cash is included in “Miscellaneous assets” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Other
	We are involved in various legal actions incidental to our business that are now pending against us. These actions are generally for amounts greatly in excess of the payments, if any, that may be required to be made. It is the opinion of management after reviewing these actions with our legal counsel that the ultimate liability that might result from these actions would not have a material adverse effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
	On September 13, 2013, we received a notice and demand for payment in the amount of approximately $26.0 million from the Newspaper and Mail Deliverers - Publishers’ Pension Fund. We participate in the fund, which covers drivers employed by The New York Times. City & Suburban, a retail and newsstand distribution subsidiary and the largest contributor to the fund, ceased operations in 2009. The fund claims that The New York Times Company partially withdrew from the fund in the plan years ending May 31, 2013 and 2012, as a result of a more than 70% decline in contributions. We disagree with the plan determination and are disputing the claim vigorously. We do not believe that a loss is probable on this matter and have not recorded a loss contingency for the period ended September 29, 2013.

Subsequent_Event

Subsequent Event	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	SUBSEQUENT EVENT
	On October 24, 2013, we completed the sale of substantially all of the assets and operating liabilities of the New England Media Group for approximately $70 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. We expect the net after-tax proceeds from the sale, including a tax benefit, will be approximately $75 million.
	We retained the pension assets and liabilities (including multiemployer pension liabilities) and postretirement obligations related to employees of the New England Media Group. The transaction will trigger an adjustment in the accounting for these obligations. In the fourth quarter of 2013, we will record an estimated pre-tax $50 million gain resulting from a remeasurement and curtailment of postretirement benefits, primarily retiree medical obligations. This gain is primarily related to an acceleration of prior service credits from plan amendments announced in prior years, and is due to a reduction in the expected years of future Company service for employees at the New England Media Group.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Fiscal Period Policy	'
	The fiscal periods included herein comprise 13 weeks for the third-quarter periods and 39 weeks for the nine-month periods.
Comparability of Prior Year Financial Data Policy	'
	For comparability, certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 2013 presentation. Specifically, the reclassifications relate to discontinued operations in the third quarter of 2013 (see Note 11) and prior period pension adjustments associated with an error in the actuarial valuation of accrued benefits as disclosed in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013.
Marketable securities	'
	Marketable securities
	We have investments in marketable debt and equity securities. We determine the appropriate classification of our investments at the date of purchase and reevaluate the classifications at the balance sheet date. Marketable debt securities with maturities of 12 months or less are classified as short-term. Marketable debt securities with maturities greater than 12 months are classified as long-term. We have the intent and ability to hold our marketable debt securities until maturity; therefore they are accounted for as held-to-maturity and stated at amortized cost. Our marketable equity security is accounted for as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. Changes in the fair value of our available-for-sale security are recognized as unrealized gains or losses, net of taxes, as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (“AOCI”).
Recently adopted accounting pronoumcements	'
	Recently adopted accounting pronouncement
	At the beginning of our 2013 fiscal year, we adopted new guidance for the presentation of amounts reclassified from AOCI. The guidance specifically required, either on the face of the financial statements or in the notes, presentation of significant amounts reclassified from AOCI by component for the respective line items of net income. We adopted the new guidance and present the reclassifications in the notes to the financial statements. See Note 13 for additional information regarding amounts reclassified from AOCI.
	Recently issued accounting pronouncement
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2013-11 which prescribes that a liability related to an unrecognized tax benefit to be offset against a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward if such settlement is required or expected in the event the uncertain tax position is disallowed. In situations in which a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of a jurisdiction or the tax law of a jurisdiction does not require it, and the Company does not intend to use the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. This guidance becomes effective for the Company on January 1, 2014 and will be applied on a prospective basis. We do not anticipate the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on our financial statements.

Marketable_Securities_Marketab

Marketable Securities Marketable Securities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'
Components of marketable debt and equity securities	'
	Our marketable debt and equity securities consisted of the following:
	(In thousands)	September 29,		December 30,
		2013		2012
	Short-term marketable securities
	Marketable debt securities
	U.S Treasury securities	$	143,524	$	124,831
	Corporate debt securities	79,331		—
	U.S. agency securities	51,145		—
	Municipal securities	45,495		—
	Certificates of deposit	32,523		—
	Commercial paper	30,777		9,989
	Total short-term marketable securities	$	382,795	$	134,820
	Long-term marketable securities
	Marketable debt securities
	Corporate debt securities	$	100,129	$	—
	U.S. agency securities	53,537		—
	Municipal securities	7,018		—
	Total	160,684		—
	Marketable equity security
	Available-for-sale security	4,694		4,444
	Total long-term marketable securities	$	165,378	$	4,444

Goodwill_Tables

Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of goodwill balances	'
	The following table displays the carrying amount of goodwill as of September 29, 2013, and December 30, 2012:
	(In thousands)	Total Company
	Balance as of December 26, 2011
	Goodwill	$	927,909
	Accumulated impairment losses	(805,218		)
	Balance as of December 30, 2012	122,691
	Goodwill transferred to held for sale (1)	—
	Foreign currency translation	1,833
	Balance as of September 29, 2013	$	124,524
	(1) See Note 11 for additional information regarding the assets and liabilities held for sale for the New England Media Group.
	The foreign currency translation line item reflects changes in goodwill resulting from fluctuating exchange rates related to the consolidation of the International Herald Tribune.

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Investments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of equity method investments	'
	As of September 29, 2013, our investments in joint ventures consisted of equity ownership interests in the following entities:
	Company	Approximate %
		Ownership
	Donohue Malbaie Inc.	49	%
	Madison Paper Industries	40	%
	In the first quarter of 2013, we recorded a nominal charge for the impairment of our investment in quadrantONE LLC as a result of its February 2013 announcement of the wind down of its operations.

Debt_Obligations_Tables

Debt Obligations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of carrying value of outstanding debt and capital lease obligations	'
	As of September 29, 2013, our current indebtedness included senior notes and the repurchase option related to a sale-leaseback of a portion of our New York headquarters. Our total debt and capital lease obligations consisted of the following:
	(In thousands)	Coupon Rate			September 29,				December 30,
					2013				2012
	Senior notes due 2015	5	%		$	244,048			$	244,022
	Senior notes due 2016	6.625	%		204,924				221,523
	Option to repurchase ownership interest in headquarters building in 2019				227,300				224,510
	Total debt				676,272				690,055
	Short-term capital lease obligations(1)				47				123
	Long-term capital lease obligations				6,711				6,697
	Total capital lease obligations				6,758				6,820
	Total debt and capital lease obligations				$	683,030			$	696,875
	(1) Included in “Accrued expenses and other” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Schedule of components of interest expense, net	'
	“Interest expense, net” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations was as follows:
		For the Quarters Ended								For the Nine Months Ended
	(In thousands)	September 29,				September 23,				September 29,			September 23,
		2013				2012				2013			2012
	Cash interest expense	$	14,494			$	14,453			$	41,635		$	43,249
	Non-cash amortization of discount on debt	1,355				1,129				3,622			3,386
	Capitalized interest	—				—				—			(14		)
	Interest income	(395		)		(92		)		(1,088		)	(215		)
	Total interest expense, net	$	15,454			$	15,490			$	44,169		$	46,406

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
	Assets/Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	The following tables summarize our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 29, 2013, and December 30, 2012:
	(In thousands)		September 29, 2013
			Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Available-for-sale security		$	4,694	$	4,694	$	—	$	—
	Liabilities
	Deferred compensation		$	48,497	$	48,497	$	—	$	—
	(In thousands)		December 30, 2012
			Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Available-for-sale security		$	4,444	$	4,444	$	—	$	—
	Liabilities
	Deferred compensation		$	52,882	$	52,882	$	—	$	—
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents non-financial assets that were measured and recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis and the impairment losses recorded during 2013 on those assets:
	(In thousands)		Carrying Value		Fair Value Measured and Recorded Using						Impairment Losses
			September 29, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		2013
	Property, plant and equipment (1)		$	55,056	$	—	$	—	$	55,056	$	34,300
	-1	Impairment losses related to the New England Media Group are included within “(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 29, 2013. See Note 11 for additional information.

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme1

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule of components of net periodic cost	'
	The components of net periodic pension (income)/cost were as follows:
		For the Quarters Ended
		September 29, 2013									September 23, 2012
	(In thousands)	Qualified			Non-			All Plans			Qualified			Non-		All Plans
		Plans			Qualified						Plans			Qualified
					Plans									Plans
	Service cost	$	2,323		$	256		$	2,579		$	2,894		$	377	$	3,271
	Interest cost	19,284			2,643			21,927			23,592			3,122		26,714
	Expected return on plan assets	(31,063		)	—			(31,063		)	(29,614		)	—		(29,614		)
	Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	(486		)	—			(486		)	201			—		201
	Recognized actuarial loss	8,442			1,312			9,754			7,229			1,122		8,351
	Net periodic pension (income)/cost	$	(1,500	)	$	4,211		$	2,711		$	4,302		$	4,621	$	8,923
		For the Nine Months Ended
		September 29, 2013									September 23, 2012
	(In thousands)	Qualified			Non-			All Plans			Qualified			Non-		All Plans
		Plans			Qualified						Plans			Qualified
					Plans									Plans
	Service cost	$	6,968		$	768		$	7,736		$	8,794		$	1,131	$	9,925
	Interest cost	57,858			7,929			65,787			70,832			9,366		80,198
	Expected return on plan assets	(93,188		)	—			(93,188		)	(88,805		)	—		(88,805		)
	Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	(1,459		)	—			(1,459		)	603			—		603
	Recognized actuarial loss	25,327			3,935			29,262			21,681			3,367		25,048
	Net periodic pension (income)/cost	$	(4,494	)	$	12,632		$	8,138		$	13,105		$	13,864	$	26,969
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule of components of net periodic cost	'
	The components of net periodic postretirement benefit income were as follows:
		For the Quarters Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	(In thousands)	September 29,			September 23,			September 29,			September 23,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Service cost	$	285		$	239		$	855		$	717
	Interest cost	1,009			1,246			3,027			3,738
	Amortization of prior service credit	(3,693		)	(3,778		)	(11,078		)	(11,334		)
	Recognized actuarial loss	1,022			832			3,066			2,496
	Net periodic postretirement benefit income	$	(1,377	)	$	(1,461	)	$	(4,130	)	$	(4,383	)

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures	'
	The assets and liabilities classified as held for sale for the New England Media Group, the About Group and the Regional Media Group are summarized below.
			29-Sep-13										30-Dec-12
	(In thousands)		New England Media Group			About Group		Regional Media Group		Total			New England Media Group			About Group			Regional Media Group			Total
	Accounts receivable, net		$	33,389		$	—	$	—	$	33,389		$	40,343		$	—		$	—		$	40,343
	Inventories		1,970			—		—		1,970			3,078			—			—			3,078
	Property, plant and equipment, net		55,056			—		—		55,056			86,917			—			—			86,917
	Other assets		7,225			—		—		7,225			6,712			—			—			6,712
	Total assets		97,640			—		—		97,640			137,050			—			—			137,050
	Total liabilities		30,963			—		—		30,963			32,373			—			—			32,373
	Net liabilities		$	66,677		$	—	$	—	$	66,677		$	104,677		$	—		$	—		$	104,677
	The results of operations for the New England Media Group, the About Group and the Regional Media Group presented as discontinued operations are summarized below.
			For the Quarters Ended
			September 29, 2013										September 23, 2012
	(In thousands)		New England Media Group			About Group		Regional Media Group		Total			New England Media Group			About Group			Regional Media Group			Total
	Revenues		$	89,073		$	—	$	—	$	89,073		$	93,691		$	25,616		$	—		$	119,307
	Total operating costs		85,157			—		—		85,157			93,233			16,687			—			109,920
	Pension withdrawal expense(1)		7,997			—		—		7,997			—			—			—			—
	Impairment of assets		34,300			—		—		34,300			—			—			—			—
	(Loss)/income from joint ventures		(82		)	—		—		(82		)	17			—			—			17
	Interest expense, net		3			—		—		3			7			—			—			7
	Pre-tax (loss)/income		(38,466		)	—		—		(38,466		)	468			8,929			—			9,397
	Income tax (benefit)/expense		(19,479		)	—		—		(19,479		)	791			2,903			—			3,694
	(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		$	(18,987	)	$	—	$	—	$	(18,987	)	$	(323	)	$	6,026		$	—		$	5,703
	-1	The pension withdrawal expense related to estimated charges for complete or partial withdrawal obligations under multiemployer pension plans triggered by the sale of the New England Media Group.
			For the Nine Months Ended
			September 29, 2013										September 23, 2012
	(In thousands)		New England Media Group			About Group		Regional Media Group		Total			New England Media Group			About Group			Regional Media Group			Total
	Revenues		$	268,737		$	—	$	—	$	268,737		$	287,035		$	74,970		$	6,115		$	368,120
	Total operating costs		262,079			—		—		262,079			288,360			51,140			8,017			347,517
	Pension withdrawal expense(1)		7,997			—		—		7,997			—			—			—			—
	Impairment of assets(2)		34,300			—		—		34,300			—			194,732			—			194,732
	(Loss)/income from joint ventures		(205		)	—		—		(205		)	(12		)	—			—			(12		)
	Interest expense, net		9			—		—		9			7			—			—			7
	Pre-tax loss		(35,853		)	—		—		(35,853		)	(1,344		)	(170,902		)	(1,902		)	(174,148		)
	Income tax expense/(benefit)		(16,858		)	—		—		(16,858		)	391			(60,065		)	(736		)	(60,410		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(18,995		)	—		—		(18,995		)	(1,735		)	(110,837		)	(1,166		)	(113,738		)
	Gain/(loss) on sale, net of income taxes
	Loss on sale		—			—		—		—			—			—			(4,717		)	(4,717		)
	Income tax benefit(3)		—			—		—		—			—			—			(30,448		)	(30,448		)
	Gain on sale, net of income taxes		—			—		—		—			—			—			25,731			25,731
	(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		$	(18,995	)	$	—	$	—	$	(18,995	)	$	(1,735	)	$	(110,837	)	$	24,565		$	(88,007	)
	-1	The pension withdrawal expense related to estimated charges for complete or partial withdrawal obligations under multiemployer pension plans triggered by the sale of the New England Media Group.
	-2	Included in the impairment of assets in 2012 is the impairment of goodwill that related to the About Group for the nine months ended September 23, 2012.
	-3	The income tax benefit for the Regional Media Group included a tax deduction for goodwill, which was previously non-deductible, triggered upon the sale of the Regional Media Group.

EarningsLoss_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings/(Loss) Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of earnings/(loss) per share, Basic and Diluted	'
	Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share have been computed as follows:
		For the Quarters Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	(In thousands, except per share data)	September 29,			September 23,			September 29,			September 23,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Amounts attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:
	(Loss)/income from continuing operations	$	(5,239	)	$	(2,958	)	$	18,474		$	45,733
	(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(18,987		)	5,703			(18,995		)	(88,007		)
	Net (loss)/income	$	(24,226	)	$	2,745		$	(521	)	$	(42,274	)
	Average number of common shares outstanding–Basic	150,033			148,254			149,724			148,042
	Incremental shares for assumed exercise of securities	—			—			6,736			3,720
	Average number of common shares outstanding–Diluted	150,033			148,254			156,460			151,762
	Basic earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:
	(Loss)/income from continuing operations	$	(0.03	)	$	(0.02	)	$	0.12		$	0.31
	(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.13		)	0.04			(0.13		)	(0.59		)
	Net (loss)/income–Basic	$	(0.16	)	$	0.02		$	(0.01	)	$	(0.28	)
	Diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:
	(Loss)/income from continuing operations	$	(0.03	)	$	(0.02	)	$	0.12		$	0.3
	(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.13		)	0.04			(0.12		)	(0.58		)
	Net (loss)/income–Diluted	$	(0.16	)	$	0.02		$	—		$	(0.28	)

Supplemental_Stockholders_Equi1

Supplemental Stockholders' Equity Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Schedule of changes of stockholders equity	'
	Stockholders’ equity is summarized as follows:
	(In thousands)		Total New York Times Company Stockholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Balance as of December 30, 2012		$	662,325		$	3,311		$	665,636
	Net loss		(521		)	(304		)	(825		)
	Other comprehensive income, net of tax		14,211			—			14,211
	Effect of issuance of shares		5,767			—			5,767
	Dividends declared		(5,985		)	—			(5,985		)
	Stock-based compensation		7,277			—			7,277
	Balance as of September 29, 2013		$	683,074		$	3,007		$	686,081
	(In thousands)		Total New York Times Company Stockholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Balance as of December 25, 2011		$	533,678		$	3,149		$	536,827
	Net loss		(42,274		)	(101		)	(42,375		)
	Other comprehensive income, net of tax		1,870			—			1,870
	Effect of issuance of shares		2,094			—			2,094
	Stock-based compensation		5,370			—			5,370
	Balance as of September 23, 2012		$	500,738		$	3,048		$	503,786
Summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'
	The following table summarizes the changes in AOCI by component as of September 29, 2013:
	(In thousands)		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Unrealized Loss on Available-For-Sale Security			Funded Status of Benefit Plans			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Balance as of December 30, 2012		$	11,327		$	(431	)	$	(523,462	)	$	(512,566	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, before tax		1,497			908			1,662			4,067
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax		—			—			19,792			19,792
	Income tax expense		717			363			8,568			9,648
	Net current-period other comprehensive income, net of tax		780			545			12,886			14,211
	Balance as of September 29, 2013		$	12,107		$	114		$	(510,576	)	$	(498,355	)
Summary of reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'
	The following table summarizes the reclassifications from AOCI for the periods ended September 29, 2013:
			For the Quarter Ended September 29, 2013			For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2013
	(In thousands)		Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
	Detail about accumulated other comprehensive loss components
	Funded status of benefit plans:
	Amortization of prior service credit(1)		$	(4,179	)	(12,537		)
	Recognized actuarial loss(1)		10,776			32,328
	Total reclassification, before tax		6,597			19,791
	Income tax expense		4,196			9,648
	Total reclassification, net of tax		$	2,401		$	10,143
	-1	These items are included in the components of net periodic benefit cost for pension and other retirement benefits. See Note 9 for additional information.

Basis_of_Presentation_Basis_of

Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation (Details)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'	'
Fiscal period focus	'91 days	'273 days

Marketable_Securities_Details

Marketable Securities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term marketable securities	$165,378	$4,444
Marketable debt securities [Member]	'	'
Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term marketable securities	382,795	134,820
Long-term marketable securities	160,684	0
Marketable equity security [Member]	'	'
Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale security	4,694	4,444
U.S. Treasury securities [Member] | Marketable debt securities [Member]	'	'
Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term marketable securities	143,524	124,831
Corporate debt securities [Member] | Marketable debt securities [Member]	'	'
Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term marketable securities	79,331	0
Long-term marketable securities	100,129	0
U.S. agency securities [Member] | Marketable debt securities [Member]	'	'
Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term marketable securities	51,145	0
Long-term marketable securities	53,537	0
Municipal securities [Member] | Marketable debt securities [Member]	'	'
Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term marketable securities	45,495	0
Long-term marketable securities	7,018	0
Certificates of deposit [Member] | Marketable debt securities [Member]	'	'
Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term marketable securities	32,523	0
Commercial paper [Member] | Marketable debt securities [Member]	'	'
Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term marketable securities	$30,777	$9,989

Marketable_Securities_Narrativ

Marketable Securities - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Investment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Unrealized gain/(loss) on available-for-sale security	$1,022,000	($2,338,000)	$908,000	$1,251,000
Marketable debt securities [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Investment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Term of securities	'1 month	'	'	'
Marketable debt securities [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Investment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Term of securities	'36 months	'	'	'
Brightcove, Inc. [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Investment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Unrealized gain/(loss) on available-for-sale security	1,000,000	'	'	'
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale security, net of tax	$600,000	'	'	'

Goodwill_Details

Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013		Dec. 30, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'
Goodwill, gross, beginning of period	'		$927,909
Accumulated impairment losses	'		-805,218
Goodwill (less accumulated impairment losses), beginning of period	122,691		'
Goodwill transferred to held for sale	0	[1]	'
Foreign currency translation	1,833		'
Goodwill (less accumulated impairment losses), end of period	$124,524		'
[1]	See Note 11 for additional information regarding the assets and liabilities held for sale for the New England Media Group.

Equity_Method_Investments_Deta

Equity Method Investments (Details) (Equity Method Investments [Member])	Sep. 29, 2013
Donohue Malbaie Inc. [Member]	'
Equity Method Investments	'
Percentage ownership	49.00%
Madison Paper Industries [Member]	'
Equity Method Investments	'
Percentage ownership	40.00%

Investments_Costmethod_Investm

Investments Cost-method Investments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			1 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 23, 2012	31-May-12	Feb. 29, 2012	Jun. 24, 2012
					Cost-method Investments [Member]	Cost-method Investments [Member]	Cost-method Investments [Member]	Cost-method Investments [Member]
						Fenway Sports Group [Member]	Fenway Sports Group [Member]	Fenway Sports Group [Member]
						Unit	Unit
Cost-method Investments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Units sold in Fenway Sports Group	'	'	'	'	'	210	100	'
Proceeds from sale of investments	'	'	'	'	'	$63,000,000	$30,000,000	'
Gain on sale of investment, pre-tax	0	0	0	55,645,000	'	37,800,000	17,800,000	55,600,000
Impairment of investments	$0	$600,000	$0	$5,500,000	$5,500,000	'	'	'

Debt_Obligations_Debt_and_Capi

Debt Obligations - Debt and Capital Leases (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013		Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Total debt and capital lease obligations	'		'
Total debt	$676,272		$690,055
Short-term capital lease obligations	47	[1]	123	[1]
Long-term capital lease obligations	6,711		6,697
Total capital lease obligations	6,758		6,820
Total debt and capital lease obligations	683,030		696,875
Option To Repurchase Headquarters Building 2019 [Member]	'		'
Total debt and capital lease obligations	'		'
Long-term debt	227,300		224,510
Senior Notes [Member] | Notes Due 2016 [Member]	'		'
Total debt and capital lease obligations	'		'
Long-term debt	204,924		221,523
Interest rate on debt	6.63%		'
Senior Notes [Member] | Notes Due 2015 [Member]	'		'
Total debt and capital lease obligations	'		'
Long-term debt	$244,048		$244,022
Interest rate on debt	5.00%		'
[1]	Included in bAccrued expenses and otherb in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Debt_Obligations_Interest_Expe

Debt Obligations - Interest Expense, Net (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
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Cash interest expense	$14,494	$14,453	$41,635	$43,249
Non-cash amortization of discount on debt	1,355	1,129	3,622	3,386
Capitalized interest	0	0	0	-14
Interest income	-395	-92	-1,088	-215
Total interest expense, net	$15,454	$15,490	$44,169	$46,406

Debt_Obligations_Narrative_Det

Debt Obligations - Narrative (Details) (Senior Notes [Member], Notes Due 2016 [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Senior Notes [Member] | Notes Due 2016 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Extinguishment of debt	$12.40	$17.40
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$1.50	$2.10

Other_Details

Other (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'	'
Severance costs	$0.60	$8.30
Severance liability	$9.50	$9.50

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale security	$4,694	$4,444
Deferred compensation	48,497	52,882
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale security	4,694	4,444
Deferred compensation	48,497	52,882
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale security	0	0
Deferred compensation	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale security	0	0
Deferred compensation	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Nonrec

Fair Value Measurements (Nonrecurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Property, plant and equipment, net, impairment losses	$34,300
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Property, plant and equipment, net, fair value dislosure	0	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Property, plant and equipment, net, fair value dislosure	0	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Property, plant and equipment, net, fair value dislosure	55,056	[1]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Property, plant and equipment, net, fair value dislosure	$55,056	[1]
[1]	mpairment losses related to the New England Media Group are included within b(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxesb in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 29, 2013. See Note 11 for additional information.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013		Dec. 30, 2012
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'		'
Property, plant and equipment, net, impairment losses	$34,300,000		'
Long-term debt, carrying value	676,000,000		690,000,000
Long-term debt, fair value	814,000,000		840,000,000
New England Media Group [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'		'
Property, plant and equipment, net, impairment losses	$34,300,000	[1]	'
[1]	mpairment losses related to the New England Media Group are included within b(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxesb in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 29, 2013. See Note 11 for additional information.

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme2

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Mar. 25, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Net periodic benefit cost/(income)	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated future contributions to pension plans based on contractual obligations for the remaining fiscal year	$75,000,000	'	'	$75,000,000	'
Pension withdrawal expense	6,171,000	0	'	6,171,000	0
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Net periodic benefit cost/(income)	'	'	'	'	'
Service cost	2,579,000	3,271,000	'	7,736,000	9,925,000
Interest cost	21,927,000	26,714,000	'	65,787,000	80,198,000
Expected return on plan assets	-31,063,000	-29,614,000	'	-93,188,000	-88,805,000
Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	-486,000	201,000	'	-1,459,000	603,000
Recognized actuarial loss	9,754,000	8,351,000	'	29,262,000	25,048,000
Net periodic benefit cost/(income)	2,711,000	8,923,000	'	8,138,000	26,969,000
Qualified Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Net periodic benefit cost/(income)	'	'	'	'	'
Service cost	2,323,000	2,894,000	'	6,968,000	8,794,000
Interest cost	19,284,000	23,592,000	'	57,858,000	70,832,000
Expected return on plan assets	-31,063,000	-29,614,000	'	-93,188,000	-88,805,000
Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	-486,000	201,000	'	-1,459,000	603,000
Recognized actuarial loss	8,442,000	7,229,000	'	25,327,000	21,681,000
Net periodic benefit cost/(income)	-1,500,000	4,302,000	'	-4,494,000	13,105,000
Contributions to certain qualified pension plans	'	'	'	71,000,000	'
Non-Qualified Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Net periodic benefit cost/(income)	'	'	'	'	'
Service cost	256,000	377,000	'	768,000	1,131,000
Interest cost	2,643,000	3,122,000	'	7,929,000	9,366,000
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	'	0	0
Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	0	0	'	0	0
Recognized actuarial loss	1,312,000	1,122,000	'	3,935,000	3,367,000
Net periodic benefit cost/(income)	4,211,000	4,621,000	'	12,632,000	13,864,000
Contributions to The New York Times Newspaper Guild Pension Plan[Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Net periodic benefit cost/(income)	'	'	'	'	'
Contributions to certain qualified pension plans	'	'	'	65,000,000	'
Minimum funding requirements	'	'	'	28,000,000	'
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Net periodic benefit cost/(income)	'	'	'	'	'
Service cost	285,000	239,000	'	855,000	717,000
Interest cost	1,009,000	1,246,000	'	3,027,000	3,738,000
Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	-3,693,000	-3,778,000	'	-11,078,000	-11,334,000
Recognized actuarial loss	1,022,000	832,000	'	3,066,000	2,496,000
Net periodic benefit cost/(income)	-1,377,000	-1,461,000	'	-4,130,000	-4,383,000
Curtailment gain	'	'	$27,200,000	'	'

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Income tax expense/(benefit)	$2,578,000	($3,187,000)	$21,473,000	$28,446,000
(Loss)/income before income taxes	-2,722,000	-6,166,000	39,643,000	74,078,000
Effective tax rate, continuing operations	'	51.70%	54.20%	38.40%
Remeasurement of deferred tax assets	1,500,000	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	$16,000,000	'	$16,000,000	'

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Sep. 25, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Jan. 06, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 23, 2012

About Group [Member]

About Group [Member]

About Group [Member]

About Group [Member]

About Group [Member]

Regional Media Group [Member]

Regional Media Group [Member]

Regional Media Group [Member]

Regional Media Group [Member]

Regional Media Group [Member]

Regional Media Group [Member]

New England Media Group [Member]

New England Media Group [Member]

New England Media Group [Member]

New England Media Group [Member]

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

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Pension withdrawal expense

$7,997,000

[1]

$0

[1]

$7,997,000

$0

'

$0

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

$0

'

$0

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

$0

'

$7,997,000

[1]

$0

[1]

$7,997,000

$0

Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations

'

'

0

140,044,000

300,000,000

'

'

'

'

140,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net working capital adjustment

'

'

'

'

17,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of newspapers, print publications and related businesses sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net after-tax proceeds from the sale, including a tax benefit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

150,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

-18,987,000

5,703,000

-18,995,000

-88,007,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,600,000

'

'

'

'

Property, plant and equipment, net, impairment losses

'

'

34,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

34,300,000

[2]

'

Discontinued Operation Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

89,073,000

119,307,000

268,737,000

368,120,000

'

0

25,616,000

0

74,970,000

'

0

0

0

6,115,000

'

89,073,000

93,691,000

268,737,000

287,035,000

Total operating costs

85,157,000

109,920,000

262,079,000

347,517,000

'

0

16,687,000

0

51,140,000

'

0

0

0

8,017,000

'

85,157,000

93,233,000

262,079,000

288,360,000

Impairment of assets

34,300,000

0

34,300,000

[3]

194,732,000

[3]

'

0

0

0

[3]

194,732,000

[3]

'

0

0

0

[3]

0

[3]

'

34,300,000

0

34,300,000

[3]

0

[3]

Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments

-82,000

17,000

-205,000

-12,000

'

0

0

0

0

'

0

0

0

0

'

-82,000

17,000

-205,000

-12,000

Interest Income (Expense), Net

3,000

7,000

9,000

7,000

'

0

0

0

0

'

0

0

0

0

'

3,000

7,000

9,000

7,000

Pre-tax (loss)/income

-38,466,000

9,397,000

-35,853,000

-174,148,000

'

0

8,929,000

0

-170,902,000

'

0

0

0

-1,902,000

'

-38,466,000

468,000

-35,853,000

-1,344,000

Income tax (benefit)/expense

-19,479,000

3,694,000

-16,858,000

-60,410,000

'

0

2,903,000

0

-60,065,000

'

0

0

0

-736,000

'

-19,479,000

791,000

-16,858,000

391,000

(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

-18,987,000

5,703,000

-18,995,000

-113,738,000

'

0

6,026,000

0

-110,837,000

'

0

0

0

-1,166,000

'

-18,987,000

-323,000

-18,995,000

-1,735,000

(Loss)/gain on sale

'

'

0

-4,717,000

96,700,000

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

0

-4,717,000

'

'

'

0

0

Income tax benefit

'

'

0

[4]

-30,448,000

[4]

'

'

'

0

[4]

0

[4]

'

'

'

0

[4]

-30,448,000

[4]

'

'

'

0

[4]

0

[4]

Gain on sale, net of income taxes

'

'

0

25,731,000

61,900,000

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

0

25,731,000

23,600,000

'

'

0

0

(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

'

'

($18,995,000)

($88,007,000)

'

'

'

$0

($110,837,000)

'

'

'

$0

$24,565,000

'

'

'

($18,995,000)

($1,735,000)

[1]

The pension withdrawal expense related to estimated charges for complete or partial withdrawal obligations under multiemployer pension plans triggered by the sale of the New England Media Group.

[2]

mpairment losses related to the New England Media Group are included within b(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxesb in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 29, 2013. See Note 11 for additional information.

[3]

Included in the impairment of assets in 2012 is the impairment of goodwill that related to the About Group for the nine months ended September 23, 2012.

[4]

The income tax benefit for the Regional Media Group included a tax deduction for goodwill, which was previously non-deductible, triggered upon the sale of the Regional Media Group.

Discontinued_Operations_Assets

Discontinued Operations (Assets and Liabilities As Held for Sale New England Media Group) (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]	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	$33,389	$40,343
Inventories	1,970	3,078
Property, plant and equipment, net	55,056	86,917
Other assets	7,225	6,712
Total assets	97,640	137,050
Total liabilities	30,963	32,373
Net liabilities	66,677	104,677
Regional Media Group [Member]	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Other assets	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Net liabilities	0	0
About Group [Member]	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Other assets	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Net liabilities	0	0
New England Media Group [Member]	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	33,389	40,343
Inventories	1,970	3,078
Property, plant and equipment, net	55,056	86,917
Other assets	7,225	6,712
Total assets	97,640	137,050
Total liabilities	30,963	32,373
Net liabilities	$66,677	$104,677

EarningsLoss_Per_Share_Details

Earnings/(Loss) Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 23, 2012
Amounts attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:	'	'	'	'
(Loss)/income from continuing operations	($5,239)	($2,958)	$18,474	$45,733
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-18,987	5,703	-18,995	-88,007
Net (loss)/income attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders	($24,226)	$2,745	($521)	($42,274)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	150,033,000	148,254,000	149,724,000	148,042,000
Incremental shares for assumed exercise of securities	0	0	6,736,000	3,720,000
Diluted (in shares)	150,033,000	148,254,000	156,460,000	151,762,000
Basic earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:	'	'	'	'
(Loss)/income from continuing operations	($0.03)	($0.02)	$0.12	$0.31
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	($0.13)	$0.04	($0.13)	($0.59)
Net (loss)/income	($0.16)	$0.02	($0.01)	($0.28)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:	'	'	'	'
(Loss)/income from continuing operations	($0.03)	($0.02)	$0.12	$0.30
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	($0.13)	$0.04	($0.12)	($0.58)
Net (loss)/income	($0.16)	$0.02	$0	($0.28)
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	13,000,000	18,000,000	9,000,000	16,000,000

Supplemental_Stockholders_Equi2

Supplemental Stockholders' Equity Information - Summary of Stockholders' Equity (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
Changes in stockholders' equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Total stockholders' equity, period start	'	'	$665,636	$536,827
Net (loss)/income	-24,287	2,724	-825	-42,375
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	6,684	4,191	14,211	1,870
Effect of issuance of shares	'	'	5,767	2,094
Dividends declared	'	'	-5,985	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	7,277	5,370
Total stockholders' equity, period end	686,081	503,786	686,081	503,786
Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'
Changes in stockholders' equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Total stockholders' equity, period start	'	'	662,325	533,678
Net (loss)/income	'	'	-521	-42,274
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	'	'	14,211	1,870
Effect of issuance of shares	'	'	5,767	2,094
Dividends declared	'	'	-5,985	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	7,277	5,370
Total stockholders' equity, period end	683,074	500,738	683,074	500,738
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	'	'	'	'
Changes in stockholders' equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Total stockholders' equity, period start	'	'	3,311	3,149
Net (loss)/income	'	'	-304	-101
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	'	'	0	0
Effect of issuance of shares	'	'	0	0
Dividends declared	'	'	0	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	0	0
Total stockholders' equity, period end	$3,007	$3,048	$3,007	$3,048

Supplemental_Stockholders_Equi3

Supplemental Stockholders' Equity Information - Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (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
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	'	'	($512,566)	'
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, before tax	'	'	4,067	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax	'	'	19,792	'
Income tax expense	4,196	2,539	9,648	732
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	6,684	4,191	14,211	1,870
Balance, end of period	-498,355	'	-498,355	'
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	'	'	11,327	'
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, before tax	'	'	1,497	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax	'	'	0	'
Income tax expense	'	'	717	'
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	'	'	780	'
Balance, end of period	12,107	'	12,107	'
Unrealized Loss on Available-For-Sale Security [Member]	'	'	'	'
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	'	'	-431	'
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, before tax	'	'	908	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax	'	'	0	'
Income tax expense	'	'	363	'
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	'	'	545	'
Balance, end of period	114	'	114	'
Funded Status of Benefit Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	'	'	-523,462	'
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, before tax	'	'	1,662	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax	'	'	19,792	'
Income tax expense	'	'	8,568	'
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	'	'	12,886	'
Balance, end of period	($510,576)	'	($510,576)	'

Supplemental_Stockholders_Equi4

Supplemental Stockholders' Equity Information - Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (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
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):	'		'	'		'
(Loss)/income from continuing operations	($5,300)		($2,979)	$18,170		$45,632
Income tax expense	2,578		-3,187	21,473		28,446
Funded Status of Benefit Plans [Member] | Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]	'		'	'		'
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):	'		'	'		'
Amortization of prior service credit(1)	-4,179	[1]	'	-12,537	[1]	'
Recognized actuarial loss(1)	10,776	[1]	'	32,328	[1]	'
(Loss)/income from continuing operations	6,597		'	19,791		'
Income tax expense	4,196		'	9,648		'
Total reclassification, net of tax	$2,401		'	$10,143		'
[1]	These items are included in the components of net periodic benefit cost for pension and other retirement benefits. See Note 9 for additional information.

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
	Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Number of reportable segments	1

Contingent_Liabilties_Details

Contingent Liabilties (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 13, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restricted cash	'	22.3	24.3
Threatened Litigation [Member]	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Demand for payment	$26	'	'
Decline in contributions, percent	'	70.00%	70.00%

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (New England Media Group [Member], Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 24, 2013
New England Media Group [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Loss on sale	$70
Net after-tax proceeds from sale	75
Pre-tax gain, remeasurement and curtailment of postretirement benefits	$50