Rs Legacy (RSHCQ) 10-K 4 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 21, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'RADIOSHACK CORP	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000096289	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	100,346,536	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$251,965,806

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Inc

Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net sales and operating revenues	$3,434.30	$3,831.30	$4,032.10
Cost of products sold (includes depreciation amounts of $9.0 million, $8.4 million, and $7.5 million, respectively)	2,262.10	2,360.90	2,309.70
Gross profit	1,172.20	1,470.40	1,722.40
Operating expenses:	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	1,407.40	1,419.80	1,474.70
Depreciation and amortization	61.4	65.9	70.6
Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill	47.4	21.4	3.1
Total operating expenses	1,516.20	1,495.40	1,548.40
Operating (loss) income	-344	-25	174
Interest income	2.2	1.9	3.1
Interest expense	-52.3	-54.5	-46.8
Other loss	-10.9	-0.6	-4.1
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	-405	-78.2	126.2
Income tax (benefit) expense	-13	32.6	47.5
(Loss) income from continuing operations	-392	-110.8	78.7
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-8.2	-28.6	-6.5
Net (loss) income	-400.2	-139.4	72.2
Basic net (loss) income per share:	'	'	'
(Loss) income per share from continuing operations	($3.89)	($1.11)	$0.77
Loss per share from discontinued operations	($0.08)	($0.28)	($0.07)
Net (loss) income per share	($3.97)	($1.39)	$0.70
Diluted net (loss) income per share:	'	'	'
(Loss) income per share from continuing operations	($3.89)	($1.11)	$0.76
Loss per share from discontinued operations	($0.08)	($0.28)	($0.06)
Net (loss) income per share	($3.97)	($1.39)	$0.70
Shares used in computing net (loss) income per share:	'	'	'
Basic	100.7	100.1	102.5
Diluted	100.7	100.1	103.3
Sales [Member]	'	'	'
% of Revenues	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Net Sales and Operating Revenues [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
% of Revenues	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Cost of Products Sold [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
% of Revenues	65.90%	61.60%	57.30%
Gross Profit [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
% of Revenues	34.10%	38.40%	42.70%
Selling, General and Administrative [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
% of Revenues	41.00%	37.10%	36.60%
Depreciation and Amortization [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
% of Revenues	1.80%	1.70%	1.70%
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Goodwill [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
% of Revenues	1.40%	0.30%	0.10%
Total Operating Expenses [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
% of Revenues	44.20%	39.10%	38.40%
Operating Income (Loss) [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
% of Revenues	-10.10%	-0.70%	4.30%
Interest Income [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
% of Revenues	0.10%	0.10%	0.10%
Interest Expense [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
% of Revenues	-1.50%	-1.40%	-1.20%
Other Loss [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
% of Revenues	-0.30%	'	-0.10%
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
% of Revenues	-11.80%	-2.00%	3.10%
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
% of Revenues	-0.40%	0.90%	1.20%
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
% of Revenues	-11.40%	-2.90%	1.90%
Continuing Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Operating expenses:	'	'	'
Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill	$47.40	$9.70	$3.10

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Inc1

Consolidated Statements Of Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements Of Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Cost of products sold, depreciation	$9	$8.40	$7.50

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Com

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net (loss) income	($400.20)	($139.40)	$72.20
Other comprehensive income:	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	0.6	4.1	-8.5
Less: Reclassification of realized foreign currency translation loss included in net income (includes income tax benefit of $0.5 million in 2011)	'	'	1
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	0.6	4.1	-7.5
Defined benefit pension adjustments, net of tax	0.8	0.3	-0.1
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1.4	4.4	-7.6
Comprehensive (loss) income	($398.80)	($135)	$64.60

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Com1

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Income tax benefit from reclassification of realized foreign currency translation loss	$0.50

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$179.80	$535.70
Accounts and notes receivable, net	211.9	452.5
Inventories	802.3	908.3
Other current assets	139	85.4
Total current assets	1,333	1,981.90
Property, plant and equipment, net	187.2	239
Goodwill, net	12.7	36.6
Other assets, net	58.3	41.6
Total assets	1,591.20	2,299.10
Current liabilities:	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	1.1	278.7
Accounts payable	376.4	435.6
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	207.1	263.9
Total current liabilities	584.6	978.2
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	613	499
Other non-current liabilities	187.2	223.2
Total liabilities	1,384.80	1,700.40
Commitments and contingencies (See note 13)	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized: Series A junior participating, 300,000 shares designated and none issued	'	'
Common stock, $1 par value, 650,000,000 shares authorized; 146,033,000 shares issued	146	146
Additional paid-in capital	123.6	133.3
Retained earnings	960.6	1,360.80
Treasury stock, at cost; 45,735,000 and 46,425,000 shares, respectively	-1,017.70	-1,033.90
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-6.1	-7.5
Total stockholders' equity	206.4	598.7
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$1,591.20	$2,299.10

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]	'	'
Preferred stock, no par value	'	'
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Series A junior participating, shares designated	300,000	300,000
Series A junior participating, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$1	$1
Common stock, shares authorized	650,000,000	650,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	146,033,000	146,033,000
Treasury stock, shares	45,735,000	46,425,000

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net (loss) income	($400.20)	($139.40)	$72.20
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	71.6	80.7	83.1
Amortization of discounts on long-term debt	7.3	16.3	16.3
Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill	47.4	21.4	3.1
Stock-based compensation	7.2	7.1	5.4
Deferred income taxes	3.9	68.9	35.2
Other non-cash items	12.2	4.9	0.1
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts and notes receivable	241.9	-93.9	15.6
Inventories	105.9	-161.6	-24.1
Other current assets	-34.1	29.2	-11.4
Accounts payable	48	58.5	46.2
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	-52.1	-23.8	-23.2
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest	-17.6	101.2	3.8
Other	-5.6	-12.5	-4.4
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	35.8	-43	217.9
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-42.3	-67.8	-82.1
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	6.5	'	'
Changes in restricted cash	-39.5	-26.5	'
Other investing activities	-2.9	0.1	2
Net cash used in investing activities	-78.2	-94.2	-80.1
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Principal amount of long-term debt repayments	-461.9	-88.1	-306.8
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	289.2	175	322.5
Payments of debt issuance costs	-32.5	-7.3	-7.1
Changes in cash overdrafts	-108.3	26.5	32.8
Payments of dividends	'	-24.9	-49.6
Purchases of treasury stock	'	'	-113.3
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	'	'	6
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-313.5	81.2	-115.5
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-355.9	-56	22.3
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	535.7	591.7	569.4
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	179.8	535.7	591.7
Supplemental cash flow information:	'	'	'
Non-Cash Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	5.4	1	2.7
Interest paid	47.7	38.2	29.2
Cash payments made for income taxes	6.5	5.5	47.1
Income tax refunds received	-66.3	-118.6	-2.1
Cash tax (refunds) payments, net	($59.80)	($113.10)	$45

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Sto

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Total
In Millions
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$146	($949)	$147.30	$1,502.50	($4.30)	'
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010	146	-40.3	'	'	'	'
Purchase of treasury stock	'	-113.3	'	'	'	'
Purchase of treasury stock, shares	'	-7.3	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock, net	'	5.1	-6	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock, shares	'	0.3	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	'	14.2	-9.2	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options, shares	'	0.6	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	5	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	72.2	'	72.2
Cash dividends declared	'	'	'	-49.6	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	'	'	-7.6	-7.6
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	146	-1,043	137.1	1,525.10	-11.9	753.3
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	146	-46.7	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock, net	'	9.1	-9.7	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock, shares	'	0.3	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	5.9	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	-139.4	'	-139.4
Cash dividends declared	'	'	'	-24.9	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	'	'	4.4	4.4
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	146	-1,033.90	133.3	1,360.80	-7.5	598.7
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	146	-46.4	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock, net	'	16.2	-16.1	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock, shares	'	0.7	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	6.4	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	-400.2	'	-400.2
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	'	'	1.4	1.4
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$146	($1,017.70)	$123.60	$960.60	($6.10)	$206.40
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	146	-45.7	'	'	'	'

Description_Of_Business

Description Of Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Description Of Business [Abstract]	'
Description Of Business	'
	NOTE 1 – DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
	RadioShack Corporation was incorporated in Delaware in 1967. Throughout the Notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements, the terms “our,” “we,” “us” and “RadioShack” refer to RadioShack Corporation, including its subsidiaries. We primarily engage in the retail sale of consumer electronics goods and services through our RadioShack store chain.
	U.S. RADIOSHACK COMPANY-OPERATED STORES
	At December 31, 2013, we operated 4,297 U.S. company-operated stores under the RadioShack brand located throughout the United States, as well as in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These stores are located in strip centers and major shopping malls, as well as individual storefronts. Each location carries a broad assortment of both name brand and private brand consumer electronics products.
	To reflect more closely how we manage our merchandise and product assortment, we have consolidated our product platform reporting structure into two platforms:  mobility and retail.
	These platforms include the following product categories:
	Mobility:  The mobility platform includes postpaid and prepaid wireless handsets, commissions, residual income, prepaid wireless airtime, e-readers, and tablet devices. Our wireless accessories and tablet accessories, which were previously included in our signature platform, are now also included in this platform.
	Retail:  Our retail platform includes our remaining consumer electronics product categories and related accessories; batteries and power products; and technical products. This platform now also consists of products that were previously included in our signature and consumer electronics platforms, except wireless accessories and tablet accessories.
	Other Sales Channels
	In addition to the reportable segment discussed above, we have the following additional sales channels and support operations:
	Dealer Outlets: At December 31, 2013, we had a network of 943 RadioShack dealer outlets, including 42 located outside North America. Our North American outlets provide name brand and private brand products and services, typically to smaller communities. These independent dealers are often engaged in other retail operations and augment their businesses with our products and service offerings. Our dealer sales derived outside the United States are not significant.
	RadioShack de Mexico: At December 31, 2013, there were 274 company-operated stores under the RadioShack brand, 5 dealers, and one distribution center in Mexico.
	RadioShack.com: Products and information are available through our website: http://www.radioshack.com. Online customers can purchase, return or exchange various products available through this website. Additionally, certain products ordered online may be picked up, exchanged or returned at RadioShack stores.
	Support Operations
	Our retail stores, along with our dealer outlets, are supported by an established infrastructure. Below are the major components of this support structure:
	Distribution Centers - At December 31, 2013, we had three U.S. distribution centers shipping products to our U.S. retail locations and dealer outlets. One of these distribution centers also serves as a fulfillment center for our online customers and as a distribution center that ships store fixtures to our U.S. and Mexico company-operated stores.
	RadioShack Technology Services (“RSTS”) - Our management information system architecture is composed of a distributed, online network of computers that links all stores, customer channels, delivery locations, service centers, credit providers, distribution facilities and our home office into a fully integrated system. Each retail location has its own server to support the point-of-sale (“POS”) system. Our U.S. company-operated stores communicate through a broadband network, which provides efficient access to customer support data. This design also allows store management to track daily sales and inventory at the product or sales associate level. RSTS provides the majority of our programming and systems analysis needs.
	RadioShack Global Sourcing (“RSGS”) - RSGS serves our wide-ranging international import/export, sourcing, evaluation, logistics and quality control needs. RSGS’s activities support our name brand and private brand businesses.
	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	In the third quarter of 2010, we signed a multi-year agreement to operate retail locations in Target stores (“Target Mobile”) throughout most of the United States. These retail locations, which were not RadioShack-branded, offered wireless handsets with activation of third-party postpaid wireless services. At December 31, 2012, we operated 1,522 Target Mobile centers.
	We ceased operating all of our Target Mobile centers prior to March 31, 2013. Upon ceasing these operations, we transitioned substantially all of our Target Mobile center employees to a third-party service provider that will continue to operate these locations on Target Corporation’s behalf. We concluded that the cash flows from these centers were eliminated from our ongoing operations. Therefore, the results of these operations, net of income taxes, have been presented as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Income for all periods presented.
	In February 2009 we signed a contract extension with Sam’s Club through March 31, 2011, with a transition period that ended on June 30, 2011, to continue operating wireless kiosks in certain Sam’s Club locations. All of these kiosks were transitioned to Sam’s Club by June 30, 2011. We concluded that the cash flows from these kiosks were eliminated from our ongoing operations. Therefore, the results of these operations, net of income taxes, have been presented as discontinued operations in our Consolidated Statements of Income for all periods presented.
	Net sales and operating revenues related to these discontinued operations were $72.2 million, $426.5 million and $408.8 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The amount of loss before income taxes for these discontinued operations was $7.9 million, $35.9 million and $10.5 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Liquidity
	We have experienced losses for the past two years, primarily attributed to a downturn in our business, which has impacted our overall liquidity. In response to our liquidity needs and to continue execution of our Strategic Plan, we entered into the 2018 Credit Agreement in December 2013. It is our belief that this will provide the financial flexibility needed to improve operating results and provide sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations through 2014.
	While we continue to execute our strategic plan and proposed store closure program, which are designed to improve operating results and control costs through operational efficiency, we realize that there are significant risks due to consumer acceptance of our efforts to reposition the brand, revamp our product assortment and reinvigorate our store experience as well as the competitive nature of the consumer electronics industry.
	As we execute the strategic turnaround plan and move through 2014, we will be tightly managing our cash and monitoring our liquidity position. We have implemented a number of initiatives to conserve our liquidity position including activities such as reducing our capital expenditures, reducing discretionary spending and selling surplus property. Many of the aspects of the plan involve management’s judgments and estimates that include factors that could be beyond our control and actual results could differ from our estimates. These and other factors could cause the strategic turnaround plan and the proposed store closure program to be unsuccessful which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results, financial condition and liquidity.
	Store Closure Program: On March 4, 2014, along with our fourth quarter earnings release, we announced that we intend to close up to 1,100 underperforming stores. This program was driven by a comprehensive review of the existing store base and selection of stores based upon historical and projected financial performance, lease termination costs, and impact to the market and nearby stores. This proposed store closure program is expected to preserve liquidity by avoiding operating losses and generating cash by liquidating inventory in those stores. This will be partially offset by lease termination payments and liquidation costs. This program resulted in a non-cash impairment charge of fixed assets in these stores of $11.2 million and inventory write down of $10.1  million, reflected in the 2013 financial statements. The proposed store closure program is subject to the consent of the lenders under our 2018 Credit Agreement and 2018 Term Loan. If we are unsuccessful in obtaining consent, we believe that we have sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations through 2014.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Basis of Presentation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of RadioShack Corporation and all majority-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
	Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, related revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of gain and loss contingencies at the date of the financial statements and during the periods presented. We base these estimates on historical results and various other assumptions believed to be reasonable, all of which form the basis for making estimates concerning the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily available from other sources. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash on hand in stores, deposits in banks, credit card receivables, and all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase are considered cash and cash equivalents. We carry our cash equivalents at cost, which approximates fair value because of the short maturity of the instruments. The weighted-average annualized interest rates were 0.2% and 0.2% at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for cash equivalents totaling $124.4 million and $408.2 million, respectively.
	Outstanding checks in excess of deposits with these banks totaled $8.0 million and $108.3 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are classified as accounts payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The terms of these bank accounts changed in connection with the closing of our five-year, $585 million asset-based credit agreement in December 2013. Prior to the closing of this credit agreement, changes in these overdrafts were classified in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows as a financing activity. Subsequent to the closing of the credit agreement, changes in these overdraft amounts have been reported in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as an operating activity.
	Restricted Cash: We have pledged cash as collateral for standby and trade letters of credit issued to our general liability insurance provider and certain other vendors. Since December 31, 2013, substantially all of these letters of credit have either expired or have been issued under our asset-based revolving credit facility that expires in December 2018. Restricted cash totaled $66.0 million and $26.5 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and is included in other current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Concentrations of credit risk with respect to customer and dealer receivables are limited due to the large number of customers and dealers and their location in many different geographic areas of the country. We establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based on factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information. Historically, such losses, in the aggregate, have not exceeded our estimates. Account balances are charged against the allowance when we believe it is probable that the receivable will not be recovered. We have concentration of credit risk from service providers in the wireless telephone industry, primarily Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon Wireless (“Verizon”). The average payment term for these receivable balances is approximately 45 days.
	Inventories: Our inventories are stated at the lower of cost - on a first-in first-out basis - or market value and are comprised primarily of finished goods. Included in the cost of the inventories are in-bound freight expenses to our distribution centers, out-bound freight expenses to our retail outlets, and other direct costs relating to merchandise acquisition and distribution. Also included in the cost of inventory are certain vendor allowances that are not a reimbursement of specific, incremental and identifiable costs to promote a vendor’s products. If the calculated net realizable value of the inventory is determined to be less than the recorded cost, a provision is made to reduce the carrying amount of the inventory to its net realizable value. To determine market value, we consider the following items: inventory turnover statistics, current selling prices, seasonality factors, consumer trends, competitive pricing, performance of similar products or accessories, planned promotional incentives, technological obsolescence, and estimated costs to sell or dispose of merchandise such as sales commissions.
	Property, Plant and Equipment: We present our property, plant and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the following useful lives: 10-40 years for buildings; 2-15 years for furniture, fixtures, equipment and software; leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the terms of the underlying leases, including certain renewal periods, or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. Major additions and betterments that substantially extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated. Expenditures for normal maintenance and repairs are charged directly to expense as incurred.
	Capitalized Software Costs: We capitalize qualifying costs related to the acquisition or development of internal-use software. Capitalization of costs begins after the conceptual formulation stage has been completed. Capitalized costs are amortized over the estimated useful life of the software, which ranges between three and five years. The unamortized balance of capitalized software costs at December 31, 2013 and 2012, was $40.1 million and $39.8 million, respectively. Amortization of computer software was approximately $13.2 million, $13.5 million and $12.6 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: We review long-lived assets (primarily property, plant and equipment) held and used, or to be disposed of, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the net book value of the asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is assessed based on estimated undiscounted cash flows from the useful asset. If the carrying amount of an asset is not recoverable, we recognize an impairment loss equal to the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds fair value. We estimate fair value based on projected future discounted cash flows. Our policy is to evaluate long-lived assets for impairment at a store level for retail operations.
	Leases: For lease agreements that provide for escalating rent payments or free-rent occupancy periods, we recognize rent expense on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable lease term and certain option renewal periods that appear to be reasonably assured at the inception of the lease term. The lease term commences on the date we take possession of or control the physical use of the property. Deferred rent is included in other non-current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets: Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are reviewed at least annually for impairment (and in interim periods if certain events occur indicating that the carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets may be impaired). We estimate fair values utilizing valuation methods such as discounted cash flows and comparable market valuations. We have elected the fourth quarter to complete our annual goodwill impairment test.
	Self-Insurance: We are self-insured for certain claims relating to workers’ compensation, automobile, property, employee health care, and general and product liability claims, although we obtain third-party insurance coverage to limit our exposure to these claims. We estimate our self-insured liabilities using historical claims experience and actuarial assumptions followed in the insurance industry. Although we believe we have the ability to reasonably estimate losses related to claims, it is possible that actual results could differ from recorded self-insurance liabilities.
	Income Taxes: Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method. Deferred taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We recognize future tax benefits to the extent that such benefits are more likely than not to be realized.
	We record a valuation allowance to reduce a deferred tax asset if based on the consideration of all available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. We evaluate our deferred income taxes quarterly to determine if a valuation allowance is required by considering all available evidence, including historical and projected taxable income and tax planning strategies. Any deferred tax asset subject to a valuation allowance is still available to us to offset future taxable income, subject to annual limitations in the event of an “ownership change” under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. We will adjust a previously established valuation allowance if we change our assessment of the amount of deferred income tax asset that is more likely than not to be realized.
	Income tax expense includes U.S. and international income taxes, plus the provision for U.S. taxes on undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries not deemed to be permanently invested. Undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries deemed to be permanently invested are used to invest in the growth of these operations.
	Revenue Recognition: Our revenue is derived principally from the sale of name brand and private brand products and services to consumers. Revenue is recognized, net of an estimate for customer refunds and product returns, when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.
	Certain products, such as wireless telephone handsets, require the customer to use the services of a third-party service provider. The third-party service provider pays us an upfront commission and, in some cases, a monthly recurring residual amount based upon the ongoing arrangement between the service provider and the customer. Our sale of an activated wireless handset is the single event required to meet the delivery criterion for both the upfront commission and the recurring residual revenue. Upfront commission revenue, net of estimated service deactivations, is generally recognized at the time an activated wireless handset is sold to the customer at the point-of-sale. Based on our extensive history in selling activated wireless handsets, we have been able to establish reliable deactivation estimates. Recurring residual income is recognized as earned under the terms of our contracts with the service providers, which is typically as the service provider bills its customer, generally on a monthly basis. Sales of wireless handsets and the related commissions and residual income are approximately 42 percent of our total revenue. Our three largest third-party wireless service providers are AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon.
	Cost of Products Sold: Cost of products sold primarily includes the total cost of merchandise inventory sold, direct costs relating to merchandise acquisition and distribution (including depreciation and excise taxes), costs of services provided, in-bound freight expenses to our distribution centers, out-bound freight expenses to our retail outlets, physical inventory valuation adjustments and losses, customer shipping and handling charges, and certain vendor allowances (see “Vendor Allowances” below).
	Vendor Allowances: We receive allowances from third-party service providers and product vendors through a variety of promotional programs and arrangements as a result of purchasing and promoting their products and services in the normal course of business. We consider vendor allowances received to be a reduction in the price of a vendor's products or services and record them as a component of inventory until the product is sold, at which point we record them as a component of cost of products sold unless the allowances represent reimbursement of specific, incremental and identifiable costs incurred to promote a vendor's products and services. In this case, we record the vendor reimbursement when earned as an offset to the associated expense incurred to promote the applicable products and/or services.
	Advertising Costs: Our advertising costs are expensed the first time the advertising takes place. We receive allowances from certain third-party service providers and product vendors that we record when earned as an offset to advertising expense incurred to promote the applicable products and/or services only if the allowances represent reimbursement of specific, incremental and identifiable costs (see “Vendor Allowances” above). Advertising expense was $176.2 million,  $175.8 million and $203.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Stock-Based Compensation: We measure all employee stock-based compensation awards using a fair value method and record this expense in the consolidated financial statements. Our stock-based compensation relates to stock options, restricted stock awards, and other equity-based awards issued to our employees and directors. On the date that an award is granted, we determine the fair value of the award and recognize the compensation expense over the requisite service period, which typically is the period over which the award vests.
	Fair Value Measurements: Certain assets and liabilities are required to be measured at fair value either on a recurring or non-recurring basis. We estimate fair values based on one or more of the following valuation techniques: the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), or the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). See Note 12 - “Fair Value Measurements” for additional disclosures of our fair value measurements.
	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities: We recognize all financial instruments that qualify for derivative instrument accounting at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in stockholders’ equity as a component of comprehensive income or as an adjustment to the carrying value of the hedged item. Changes in fair values of derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting are reported in earnings. Since the expiration of our interest rate swaps in May 2011, we have not held any derivative instruments.
	Foreign Currency Translation: The functional currency of substantially all operations outside the U.S. is the applicable local currency. Translation gains or losses related to net assets located outside the United States are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss and are classified in the stockholders’ equity section of the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Discontinued Operations: We account for closed retail locations as discontinued operations when the operations and cash flows of a retail location being disposed of are eliminated from ongoing operations and we do not have any significant continuing involvement in its operations. In reaching the determination as to whether the cash flows of a retail location will be eliminated from our ongoing operations, we consider whether it is likely that customers will migrate to our other retail locations in the same geographic market.
	Reclassifications: Certain amounts in the December 31, 2012 and 2011, financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the December 31, 2013, presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income, total assets, total liabilities, or total stockholders’ equity as previously reported.

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Supplemental Balance Sheet Discloures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures	'
	NOTE 3 – SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET DISCLOSURES
	Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net: As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had the following accounts and notes receivable outstanding in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets:
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013		2012
	Receivables from vendors
	and service providers, net	$	144.2	$	315.3
	Trade accounts receivable		37.0		49.9
	Income tax receivable		9.8		64.4
	Other receivables		22.3		24.1
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		-1.4		-1.2
	Accounts and notes receivable, net	$	211.9	$	452.5
	Receivables from vendors and service providers relate to earned wireless activation commissions, rebates, residual income, promotions, marketing development funds and other payments from our third-party service providers and product vendors, after taking into account estimates for service providers’ customer deactivations and non-activations, which are factors in determining the amount of wireless activation commissions and residual income earned. The decrease in our receivables from vendors and service providers in 2013 was driven by the decrease in our postpaid wireless business and the timing of payments received from our service providers.
	The change in the allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013		2012		2011
	Beginning of year	$	1.2	$	1.4	$	1.4
	Provision for bad debts
	included in selling,
	general and
	administrative expense		0.2		0.1		0.1
	Uncollected receivables
	written off, net		--		-0.3		-0.1
	End of year	$	1.4	$	1.2	$	1.4
	Other Current Assets, Net:
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013		2012
	Restricted cash	$	66.0	$	26.5
	Prepaid rent		22.5		1.3
	Deferred income taxes		--		23.9
	Other		50.5		33.7
	Total other current assets, net	$	139.0	$	85.4
	The increase in restricted cash in 2013 was required in connection with the closing of our asset-based revolving credit facility that expires in December 2018. Since December 31, 2013, substantially all of these letters of credit have either expired or have been issued under our asset-based revolving credit facility.
	Property, Plant and Equipment, Net:
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013		2012
	Land	$	2.4	$	2.5
	Buildings		61.4		62.9
	Furniture, fixtures, equipment
	and software		672.5		685.9
	Leasehold improvements		349.8		355.7
	Total PP&E		1,086.1		1,107.0
	Less accumulated depreciation
	and amortization		-898.9		-868
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	187.2	$	239.0
	Other Assets, Net:
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013		2012
	Deferred credit facility fees	$	21.6	$	1.7
	Notes receivable		10.4		12.2
	Deferred debt issuance costs		8.8		10.0
	Other		17.5		17.7
	Total other assets, net	$	58.3	$	41.6
	Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities:
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013		2012
	Insurance	$	62.5	$	58.7
	Sales and payroll taxes		28.3		41.6
	Payroll and bonuses		28.1		49.5
	Gift card deferred revenue		23.4		21.9
	Advertising		5.7		21.6
	Other		59.1		70.6
	Total accrued expenses and
	other current liabilities	$	207.1	$	263.9
Other Non-Current Liabilities:
	December 31,
(In millions)	2013		2012
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits	$	122.8	$	135.8
Deferred compensation		23.5		27.0
Deferred rent		22.9		24.7
Deferred income taxes		--		21.2
Other		18.0		14.5
Total other non-current liabilities	$	187.2	$	223.2

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Abstract]	'
Goodwill	'
	NOTE 4 – gOODWILL
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, we conducted our annual review of goodwill balances. Included in Other business activities in our segment reporting we have goodwill assigned to our Mexican subsidiary reporting unit which is the primary component of our consolidated goodwill balance.
	In step 1 of the two-step impairment test we compared the carrying amount, including assigned goodwill, to the fair value of the Mexican subsidiary. We estimated fair value by equally weighting the results from the income approach and market approach. The significant assumptions employed in determining fair value include, but were not limited to, projected financial information, growth rates, terminal value, discount rates, and multiples from publicly traded companies that were comparable to our Mexican subsidiary. We did a multi-year projection based upon our normal annual planning process for the upcoming year during the fourth quarter of 2013. Due to the less than anticipated operating results of the Mexican subsidiary in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a review of operations in our normal planning process for the upcoming year, the projected operating results of our Mexican subsidiary for 2014 were reduced and the timing of a planned expansion was delayed to future years. The result of these actions was a significant reduction in sales and gross profits in our multi-year projection which was the primary factor in the calculation that determined the fair value of the goodwill of the Mexican subsidiary was less than the carrying amount. As a result, step 2 of the two-step impairment test was required in order to measure the amount of goodwill impairment, if any.
	In step 2, the fair value of the Mexican subsidiary measured in step 1 was allocated to its assets and liabilities to determine the implied fair value of the goodwill. This process calculated the implied fair value of the goodwill of the Mexican subsidiary to be $12.2 million compared to a carrying value of the goodwill of $35.9 million. The difference between the fair value and carrying amount of $23.7 was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2013 in the “Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill” line within our Consolidated Statements of Income.
	If future actual results or performance of our Mexican subsidiary are not consistent with our projections, estimates and assumptions, we may incur additional goodwill impairment charges.
	For the first half of 2012, we experienced a significant decline in the market capitalization of our common stock, which was driven primarily by lower than expected operating results. Our market capitalization was lower than our consolidated net book value for much of this period. We determined that these facts were an indicator that we should conduct an interim goodwill impairment test in the third quarter.
	After reviewing our reporting units, we determined that the fair value of our U.S. RadioShack company-operated stores reporting unit could not support its $3.0 million of goodwill due to our lower market capitalization. This resulted in a $3.0 million impairment charge that was included in our operating results for the third quarter of 2012. Our U.S. RadioShack company-operated stores reporting unit is comprised of our U.S. RadioShack company-operated stores operating segment, our overhead and corporate expenses that are not allocated to our operating segments, and all of our interest expense.
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment were as follows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
			U.S.
			RadioShack
	(In millions)		Stores		Other(1)		Total
	Balances at December 31, 2011
	Goodwill		$	2.9	$	34.1	$	37.0
	Accumulated impairment losses			--		--		--
				2.9		34.1		37.0
	Acquisition of dealer			0.1		--		0.1
	Goodwill impairment			-3		--		-3
	Foreign currency translation adjustment			--		2.5		2.5
	Balances at December 31, 2012
	Goodwill			3.0		36.6		39.6
	Accumulated impairment losses			-3		--		-3
				--		36.6		36.6
	Foreign currency translation adjustment			--		-0.2		-0.2
	Goodwill impairment			--		-23.7		-23.7
	Balances at December 31, 2013
	Goodwill			3.0		36.4		39.4
	Accumulated impairment losses			-3		-23.7		-26.7
			$	--	$	12.7	$	12.7
	-1	Goodwill classified as Other in the above table primarily relates to goodwill recorded on our Mexican subsidiary reporting unit.

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Indebtedness And Borrowing Facilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Indebtedness And Borrowing Facilities [Abstract]	'
Indebtedness And Borrowing Facilities	'
	NOTE 5 – INDEBTEDNESS AND BORROWING FACILITIES
	Long-Term Debt:
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013			2012
	Term loan due in December 2018	$	250.0		$	--
	Credit facility term loan due in
	Dec-18		50.0			--
	Eight year 6.75% unsecured notes
	due in May 2019		325.0			325.0
	Five year 2.50% unsecured convertible
	notes due in August 2013		--			286.9
	Credit facility term loan
	due in January 2016		--			50.0
	Credit facility term loan
	due in September 2017		--			25.0
	Term loan due in September 2017		--			100.0
	Other		1.4			1.0
			626.4			787.9
	Unamortized debt discounts		-12.3			-10.2
			614.1			777.7
	Less current portion of:
	Convertible notes and other		1.1			286.9
	Unamortized debt discount		--			-8.2
			1.1			278.7
	Total long-term debt	$	613.0		$	499.0
	Long-term borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2013, mature as follows:
					Long-term
	(In millions)				Borrowings
	2014				$	1.1
	2015					0.2
	2016					0.1
	2017					--
	2018					300.0
	2019 and thereafter					325.0
	Total				$	626.4
	2018 Credit Facility: In December 2013, we entered into a five-year,  $585 million asset-based credit agreement (“2018 Credit Agreement”) with a group of lenders with General Electric Capital Corporation as administrative and collateral agent. The 2018 Credit Agreement consists of a $535 million asset-based revolving credit line (“2018 Credit Facility”) and a $50 million asset-based term loan (“2018 Credit Agreement Term Loan”). The 2018 Credit Agreement expires in December 2018.  The 2018 Credit Agreement may be used for general corporate purposes and the issuance of letters of credit.
	Obligations under the 2018 Credit Agreement are guaranteed by all of our wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries except Tandy Life Insurance Company. The 2018 Credit Agreement is secured by a lien on substantially all of our assets, including a first priority lien on current assets, and a second priority lien on fixed assets, intellectual property, and the equity interests of our direct and indirect subsidiaries.
	Revolving borrowings under the 2018 Credit Facility bear interest at our choice of a bank’s prime rate plus 1.0% to 1.5% or LIBOR plus 2.0% to 2.5%. The applicable rates in these ranges are based on the aggregate average unused availability under the facility. The 2018 Credit Facility also contains a  $150 million sub-limit for the issuance of standby and commercial letters of credit. The issuance of letters of credit reduces the amount available under the facility. Letter of credit fees range from 2.0% to 2.5%. We pay commitment fees to the lenders at an annual rate of 0.5% of the unused amount of the facility.
	The availability of credit under the 2018 Credit Facility is limited at any time to the lesser of $535 million and the amount of the revolving borrowing base at such time, in each case, less the principal amount of loans and letters of credit then-outstanding under the 2018 Credit Facility. The revolving borrowing base is based on percentages of eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory and is subject to certain reserves. In addition, the revolving borrowing base is reduced by a minimum availability block equal to approximately 10% of the revolving borrowing base. The borrowing capacity is reduced by $35 million if the revolving borrowing base is less than $150 million.
	If at any time the outstanding revolving borrowings and term loans under the 2018 Credit Facility exceed the revolving borrowing base, we will be required to repay an amount equal to such excess. If we or any of our subsidiaries that are guarantors of our obligations under the 2018 Credit Agreement sell assets on which the lenders under the 2018 Credit Agreement have a first priority lien (other than sales of inventory in the ordinary course of business), we must use the net proceeds from the sale to repay amounts outstanding under the 2018 Credit Agreement.
	As of December 31, 2013, our maximum availability for revolving borrowings under the 2018 Credit Facility was $429.5 million. As of December 31, 2013, no revolving borrowings had been made under the facility, and letters of credit totaling $55.0 million had been issued, resulting in $374.5 million of remaining availability for revolving borrowings under the 2018 Credit Facility.
	The 2018 Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, the occurrence of which could result in the acceleration of our obligation to repay the outstanding indebtedness under the agreement.
	The 2018 Credit Agreement includes covenants that, subject to certain exceptions, limit our ability to:
		·		Incur additional debt, including guarantees;
		·		Make acquisitions, loans or investments;
		·		Pay dividends or repurchase our common stock;
		·		Create liens on our property;
		·		Change the nature of our business;
		·		Dispose of assets, including in connection with store closures;
		·		Amend or terminate certain material agreements;
		·		Engage in sale and leaseback transactions; and
	Consolidate or merge with or into other companies or sell all or substantially all our assets.
	At December 31, 2013, we were in compliance with these covenants.
	Credit Agreement Term Loan Due December 2018: In December 2013 we entered into a term loan agreement for $50.0 million under our 2018 Credit Agreement. The 2018 Credit Agreement Term Loan bears interest at our choice of a bank’s prime rate plus 3.0% or LIBOR plus 4.0%. For this term loan, interest is payable on the interest rate reset dates, which will be on at least a quarterly basis. This term loan is secured by the same assets that secure the 2018 Credit Facility and matures in December 2018.
	This term loan was issued at a discount of $1.5 million for aggregate consideration of $48.5 million, and resulted in net proceeds to the Company of $47.7 million, after the payment of debt issuance costs of $0.8 million. These proceeds were used to repay outstanding debt at the time of the borrowing. This term loan may not be repaid until all revolving borrowings, letters of credit, or other commitments under the 2018 Credit Facility have been repaid or otherwise satisfied.
	Term Loan Due December 2018: In December 2013 we borrowed $250 million, due in December 2018, under a new term loan credit agreement (“2018 Term Loan”) with two lenders and Salus Capital Partners, LLC as administrative and collateral agent. The 2018 Term Loan bears interest at our choice of a bank’s prime rate plus 10.0% or LIBOR plus 11.0%, but never less than 11.5%. Interest is payable on a monthly basis.
	This term loan was issued at a discount of $9.2 million for aggregate consideration of $240.8 million, and resulted in net proceeds to the Company of $237.0 million, after the payment of debt issuance costs of $3.8 million. A portion of these proceeds was used to repay outstanding debt at the time of the borrowing. The remaining proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.
	Obligations under the 2018 Term Loan are guaranteed by all of our wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries except Tandy Life Insurance Company. The 2018 Term Loan is secured on a second priority basis by current assets and by a first priority lien on fixed assets, intellectual property and equity interests of our direct and indirect subsidiaries.
	If we or any of our subsidiaries that are guarantors of our obligations under the 2018 Term Loan sell assets on which the lenders holding all or a portion of the 2018 Term Loan have a first priority lien (other than sales of surplus property in the ordinary course of business not in connection with a store closure), we must use the net proceeds from the sale to repay the 2018 Term Loan.
	Voluntary prepayments of the 2018 Term Loan must be in amounts of $1.0 million or more. Voluntary and certain mandatory prepayments are subject to prepayment premiums of 4% in year one, 3% in year two, 2% in year three, and 1% in year four. The 2018 Term Loan contains affirmative and negative covenants and events of default that are substantially similar to those contained in the 2018 Credit Agreement.
	2019 Notes: On May 3, 2011, we sold $325 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior unsecured notes due May 15, 2019, in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers (such notes, together with any notes issued in the exchange offer we subsequently registered with the SEC for such notes (the “Exchange Offer”), being referred to as the “2019 Notes”). In September 2011 substantially all of the privately placed notes were exchanged for notes in an equal principal amount that we issued pursuant to the Exchange Offer. Accordingly, the exchange resulted in the issuance of substantially all of the 2019 Notes in a transaction registered with the SEC, but it did not result in the incurrence of any additional debt.
	The obligation to pay principal and interest on the 2019 Notes is jointly and severally guaranteed on a full and unconditional basis by all of our wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries except Tandy Life Insurance Company. The 2019 Notes pay interest at a fixed rate of 6.75% per year. Interest is payable semiannually, in arrears, on May 15 and November 15. The 2019 Notes were sold to the initial purchasers at a discount of $2.5 million for aggregate consideration of $322.5 million, and resulted in net proceeds to the Company of $315.4 million after the payment of $7.1 million in issuance costs. The effective annualized interest rate of the 2019 Notes after giving effect to the original issuance discount is 6.875%.
	The 2019 Notes and the guarantees are the Company’s and the guarantors’ general unsecured senior obligations and, therefore, will be subordinated to all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ existing and future secured debt to the extent of the assets securing that debt. In addition, the 2019 Notes will be effectively subordinated to all of the liabilities of our subsidiaries that do not guarantee the 2019 Notes, to the extent of the assets of those subsidiaries.
The 2019 Notes contain covenants that could, in certain circumstances, limit our ability to issue additional debt, repurchase shares of our common stock, make certain other restricted payments, make investments, or enter into certain other transactions. At December 31, 2013, we were in compliance with these covenants.
2016 Credit Facility: In August 2012 we entered into an amended and restated asset-based credit agreement (“2016 Credit Facility”) with a group of lenders with Bank of America, N.A., as the administrative and collateral agent. The 2016 Credit Facility originally matured on January 4, 2016, and provided for an asset-based revolving credit line of $450 million, subject to a borrowing base. Obligations under the 2016 Credit Facility were secured by substantially all of our inventory, accounts receivable, cash, cash equivalents, and certain real estate. No revolving borrowings were made under the facility. The 2016 Credit Facility was terminated in connection with the establishment of our 2018 Credit Facility. We recognized a loss on the termination of this facility in the amount of $1.8 million, classified as other loss, for unamortized deferred credit facility fees.
Credit Facility Term Loan Due January 2016: In August 2012 we entered into a term loan agreement for $50.0 million under our 2016 Credit Facility. This term loan was originally due in January 2016, subject to a term loan borrowing base, and bore interest at our choice of a bank’s prime rate plus 3.5% or LIBOR plus 4.5%. This term loan was repaid in connection with the establishment of our 2018 Credit Agreement and 2018 Term Loan. We recognized a loss on the extinguishment of this debt in the amount of $0.9 million, classified as other loss, for unamortized debt issuance costs.
Credit Facility Term Loan Due September 2017: In October 2012 we entered into a term loan agreement for $25.0 million under our 2016 Credit Facility. This term loan was originally due in September 2017, subject to a term loan borrowing base, and bore interest at our choice of a bank’s prime rate plus 3.5% or LIBOR plus 4.5%. This term loan was repaid in connection with the establishment of our 2018 Credit Agreement and 2018 Term Loan. We recognized a loss on the extinguishment of this debt in the amount of $0.6 million, classified as other loss, for unamortized debt issuance costs.
Term Loan Due September 2017: In September 2012 we borrowed $100 million under a new term loan credit agreement (“2017 Term Loan”) with two lenders and Wells Fargo, N. A., as administrative and collateral agent. The 2017 Term Loan was originally due in September 2017 and bore interest at a rate of 10.0% plus adjusted LIBOR for a one, two, or three month interest period, but never less than 11.0%. The 2017 Term Loan was secured on a second priority basis by the same assets that secured the 2016 Credit Facility and on a first priority basis by substantially all of our other assets. This term loan was repaid in connection with the establishment of our 2018 Term Loan. We recognized a loss on the extinguishment of this debt in the amount of $7.2 million, classified as other loss, for prepayment penalties and unamortized debt issuance costs.
2013 Convertible Notes: In August 2008 we sold $375 million aggregate principal amount of 2.50% convertible senior notes due August 1, 2013, (the “2013 Convertible Notes”) in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers. The 2013 Convertible Notes were issued at par and interest was payable semiannually, in arrears, on February 1 and August 1. On August 1, 2013, we repaid the $214.4 million remaining aggregate principal balance of the 2013 Convertible Notes at their maturity.
Each $1,000 of principal of the 2013 Convertible Notes was convertible, under certain circumstances into 42.0746 shares of our common stock, which was the equivalent of $23.77 per share, in 2013, 2012 and 2011. Upon conversion, we would have paid the holder the cash value of the applicable number of shares of our common stock, up to the principal amount of the note. Amounts in excess of the principal amount, if any (the “excess conversion value”), would have been paid in cash or in stock, at our option. The 2013 Convertible Notes were not convertible at any time during their term.
Prior to their maturity, we repurchased $72.5 million of aggregate principal amount of 2013 Convertible Notes in the first six months of 2013. We paid a total of $71.6 million for these notes, which consisted of the purchase price of $71.4 million plus $0.2 million in accrued and unpaid interest, to the holders of the notes. This transaction resulted in a loss of $0.3 million, which was classified as other loss on our Consolidated Statements of Income.
In the third quarter of 2012, we repurchased $88.1 million of aggregate principal amount of the 2013 Convertible Notes. We paid a total of $84.8 million, which consisted of the purchase price of $84.6 million for the 2013 Convertible Notes plus $0.2 million in accrued and unpaid interest, to the holders of the 2013 Convertible Notes. This transaction resulted in a loss of $0.6 million classified as other loss on our Consolidated Statements of Income. At December 31, 2012, there was $286.9 million aggregate principal amount of 2013 Convertible Notes still outstanding.
In connection with the issuance of the 2013 Convertible Notes, we entered into separate convertible note hedge transactions and separate warrant transactions with respect to our common stock to reduce the potential dilution upon conversion of the 2013 Convertible Notes (collectively referred to as the “Call Spread Transactions”). The convertible note hedges and warrants generally had the effect of increasing the economic conversion price of the 2013 Convertible Notes to $35.88 per share of our common stock, representing a 100% conversion premium based on the closing price of our common stock on August 12, 2008. See Note 6 - “Stockholders’ Equity,” for more information on the Call Spread Transactions.
Because the principal amount of the 2013 Convertible Notes would have been settled in cash upon conversion, the 2013 Convertible Notes would have only affected diluted earnings per share when the price of our common stock exceeded the conversion price.
When accounting for the 2013 Convertible Notes, we applied accounting guidance related to the accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion. This guidance required us to account separately for the liability and equity components of these notes in a manner that reflected our nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost was recognized. This guidance requires bifurcation of a component of the debt, classification of that component in equity, and then accretion of the resulting discount on the debt as part of interest expense being reflected in the income statement.
Accordingly, we recorded an adjustment to reduce the carrying value of our 2013 Convertible Notes by $73.0 million and recorded this amount in stockholders’ equity. This adjustment was based on the calculated fair value of a similar debt instrument in August 2008 (at issuance) that did not have an associated equity component. The annual interest rate calculated for a similar debt instrument in August 2008 was 7.6%. The resulting discount was amortized to interest expense over the term of these notes. The carrying value of the 2013 Convertible Notes was $278.7 million and $346.9 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. We recognized interest expense of $3.5 million, $8.7 million, and $9.4 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to the stated 2.50% coupon. We recognized non-cash interest expense of $6.9 million,  $16.0 million, and $16.1 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, for the amortization of the discount on the liability component.
2011 Long-Term Notes: In 2001 we issued $350 million of 10-year 7.375% notes (“2011 Notes”). Interest was payable on November 15 and May 15 of each year. In March 2011, we redeemed all of our remaining 2011 Notes. The redemption of these notes resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $4.1 million, which was classified as other loss on our Consolidated Statements of Income.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity	'
	NOTE 6 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Dividends: We paid $0.125 per share dividends in the first and second quarters of 2012. On July 25, 2012, we announced that we were suspending our dividend. We paid a per share annual dividend of $0.50 in 2011.
	2011 Share Repurchase Program: In October 2011 our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program with no expiration date authorizing management to repurchase up to $200 million of our common stock to be executed through open market or private transactions. During the fourth quarter of 2011, we paid $11.9 million to purchase approximately 0.9 million shares of our common stock in open market purchases. As of December 31, 2011, there was $188.1 million available for share repurchases under this program. We announced on January 30, 2012, that we had suspended further share repurchases under this program.
	2008 Share Repurchase Program: During the second quarter of 2011, we paid $101.4 million to purchase 6.3 million shares of our common stock in open market purchases. This completed our purchases under our 2008 share repurchase program.
	Call Spread Transactions: In connection with the issuance of the 2013 Convertible Notes (see Note 5 – “Indebtedness and Borrowing Facilities”), we entered into separate convertible note hedge transactions and separate warrant transactions related to our common stock with Citigroup and Bank of America to reduce the potential dilution upon conversion of the 2013 Convertible Notes.
	The convertible note hedge arrangements (the “Convertible Note Hedges”) expired on August 1, 2013. Under the terms of the Convertible Note Hedges, we paid $86.3 million for a forward purchase option contract under which we were entitled to purchase a fixed number of shares (15.8 million shares) of our common stock at a price per share of $23.77. In the event of the conversion of the 2013 Convertible Notes, this forward purchase option contract allowed us to purchase, at a fixed price equal to the implicit conversion price of common shares issued under the 2013 Convertible Notes, a number of common shares equal to the common shares that we would have issued to a note holder upon conversion. Settlement terms of this forward purchase option allowed us to elect cash or share settlement based on the settlement option we would have chosen in settling the conversion feature of the 2013 Convertible Notes.
	Also concurrent with the issuance of the 2013 Convertible Notes, we sold warrants (the “Warrants”) permitting the purchasers to acquire shares of our common stock. The Warrants were exercisable for 15.8 million shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $35.88 per share. We received $39.9 million in proceeds for the sale of the Warrants. The Warrants may be settled at various dates beginning in November 2013 and ending in March 2014. The Warrants provide for net share settlement. At December 31, 2013, the remaining outstanding Warrants were exercisable for 8.4 million shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $35.88 per share.
	We determined that the Convertible Note Hedges and Warrants meet the requirements of the FASB’s accounting guidance for accounting for derivative financial instruments indexed to, and potentially settled in, a company's own stock and other relevant guidance and, therefore, are classified as equity transactions. As a result, we recorded the purchase of the Convertible Note Hedges as a reduction in additional paid-in capital and the proceeds of the Warrants as an increase to additional paid-in capital in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and we do not recognize subsequent changes in the fair value of the agreements in the financial statements.
	In accordance with the FASB’s accounting guidance in calculating earnings per share, the Warrants will have no effect on diluted net income per share until our common stock price exceeds the per share strike price of $35.88 for the Warrants. We will include the effect of additional shares that may be issued upon exercise of the Warrants using the treasury stock method. The Convertible Note Hedges were antidilutive and, therefore, had no effect on diluted net income per share.
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss: The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Foreign
		Currency		Pension
	(In millions)	Translation		Adjustments		Total
	Balances at December 31, 2011	$	-11.3	$	-0.6	$	-11.9
	Foreign currency translation adjustments		4.1		--		4.1
	Defined benefit pension plan adjustments		--		0.3		0.3
	Balances at December 31, 2012		-7.2		-0.3		-7.5
	Foreign currency translation adjustments		0.6		--		0.6
	Defined benefit pension plan adjustments		--		0.8		0.8
	Balances at December 31, 2013	$	-6.6	$	0.5	$	-6.1

Severance_Costs_And_Exit_Activ

Severance Costs And Exit Activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Severance Costs And Exit Activities [Abstract]	'
Severance Costs And Exit Activities	'
	NOTE 7 – Severance Costs and Exit Activities
	Executive Severance: We announced on September 25, 2012, that our Board of Directors and Mr. James F. Gooch had agreed that Mr. Gooch would step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company, effective immediately. Under Mr. Gooch’s employment agreement, he was entitled to a specified cash payment and the accelerated vesting of certain stock awards. During the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, we recorded $5.6 million of employee separation charges classified as selling, general and administrative expense in connection with Mr. Gooch’s departure. This included a cash charge of $4.0 million that was paid in the fourth quarter of 2012 and a non-cash charge of $1.6 million related to the accelerated vesting of stock awards.
	Headcount Reduction: During the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, we recorded $2.9 million of employee separation charges classified as selling, general and administrative expense in connection with the termination of the employment of approximately 150 employees, who worked primarily at our corporate headquarters.
	Plant Closure: During the second quarter of 2011, we ceased production operations in our Chinese manufacturing plant. Since production operations ceased, we have continued to acquire inventory similar to that previously produced by this facility from alternative product sourcing channels. In conjunction with the plant closing, we incurred total costs of $11.4 million in 2011. We incurred $7.7 million in compensation expense for severance packages for the termination of the employment of approximately 1,500 employees. We recorded a foreign currency exchange loss of $1.5 million related to the reversal of our foreign currency cumulative translation adjustment, which is classified as a selling, general and administrative expense. The remaining $2.2 million related to an inventory valuation loss, accelerated depreciation, and other general and administrative costs. Substantially all of these costs were incurred in the second quarter of 2011.

StockBased_Incentive_Plans

Stock-Based Incentive Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Incentive Plans [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Incentive Plans	'
	NOTE 8 – STOCK-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS
	We have implemented several plans to award employees with stock-based compensation, which are described below.
	Incentive Plans: Under the Incentive Stock Plans (“ISPs”) and 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan described below, the exercise price of options must be equal to or greater than the fair market value of a share of our common stock on the date of grant. The Management Development and Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors (“MD&C”) specifies the terms for grants of options under these plans; terms of these options may not exceed ten years. Grants of options generally vest over three years and grants typically have a term of seven or ten years. Option agreements issued under these plans generally provide that, in the event of a change in control, all options become immediately and fully exercisable. Repricing or exchanging options for lower priced options is not permitted under the plans without shareholder approval. A brief description of each of our incentive plans with awards still outstanding is included below:
	1997 Incentive Stock Plan (“1997 ISP”): The 1997 ISP permitted the grant of up to 11.0 million shares in the form of incentive stock options (“ISOs”), non-qualified stock options (options which are not ISOs) (“NQs”) and restricted stock. The 1997 ISP expired on February 27, 2007, and no further grants may be made under this plan. At December 31, 2013, zero stock options were outstanding under this plan.
	1999 Incentive Stock Plan (“1999 ISP”): The 1999 ISP permitted the grant of up to 9.5 million shares in the form of NQs. Grants of restricted stock, performance awards and options intended to qualify as ISO’s under the Internal Revenue Code were not authorized under this plan. The 1999 ISP also permitted directors to elect to receive shares in lieu of cash payments for their annual retainer fees and board and committee meeting fees. The 1999 ISP expired on February 23, 2009, and no further grants may be made under this plan. At December 31, 2013, approximately 11,000 stock options were outstanding under this plan.
	2001 Incentive Stock Plan (“2001 ISP”): The 2001 ISP permitted the grant of up to 9.2 million shares in the form of ISOs and NQs. The 2001 ISP also permitted directors to elect to receive shares in lieu of cash payments for their annual retainer fees and board and committee meeting fees. The 2001 ISP was terminated in 2009 upon the shareholder approval of the 2009 ISP and no further grants may be made under this plan. At December 31, 2013, approximately 0.7 million stock options were outstanding under this plan.
	2009 Incentive Stock Plan (“2009 ISP”): The 2009 ISP permitted the grant of up to 11.0 million shares in the form of ISOs, NQs, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, or other stock-based awards. The 2009 ISP also permitted directors to elect to receive shares in lieu of cash payments for their annual retainer fees and board and committee meeting fees. Full-value awards granted under the 2009 ISP, such as restricted stock and restricted stock units, reduced the number of shares available for grant by 1.68 shares for each share or unit granted. Stock options and stock appreciation rights reduced the number of shares available for grant by one share for each stock option or stock appreciation right granted. This plan was terminated in 2013 upon the shareholder approval of the 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan and no further grants may be made under this plan. As of December 31, 2013, approximately 1.4 million stock options and 1.4 million shares of unvested restricted stock were outstanding under this plan.
	2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“2013 Omnibus Plan”): The 2013 Omnibus Plan permits the grant of up to 16.7 million shares in the form of ISOs, NQs, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, or other stock-based awards. The 2013 Omnibus Plan also permits directors to elect to receive shares in lieu of cash payments for their annual retainer fees and board and committee meeting fees. Full-value awards granted under the 2013 Omnibus Plan, such as restricted stock and restricted stock units, will reduce the number of shares available for grant by 1.96 shares for each share or unit granted. Stock options and stock appreciation rights will reduce the number of shares available for grant by one share for each stock option or stock appreciation right granted. This plan expires on March 24, 2023. At December 31, 2013, approximately 2.6 million stock options and zero shares of unvested restricted stock were outstanding under this plan, and up to 13.8 million shares were available for grants in the form of stock options under this plan.
	In 2013, we granted 2.5 million non-plan options to our Chief Executive Officer as part of an inducement grant related to the terms of his employment. These options vest over 7 years from the date of grant and expire in 2020. An additional market condition was attached to these non-plan options that restrict exercise until a stock price hurdle has been achieved. The market condition was not met in 2013.
	Stock Options: The respective fair values of the stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, were estimated using either the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model or a lattice model. These option-pricing models require the use of certain subjective assumptions. The following table lists the assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock options granted during each year:
	Valuation Assumptions (1)	2013			2012			2011
	Risk free interest rate (2)		1.6	%		1.0	%		1.6	%
	Expected dividend yield		0.0	%		4.9	%		2.0	%
	Expected stock price volatility (3)		57.1	%		55.4	%		43.0	%
	Expected life of stock options
	(in years) (4)		6.5			5.5			5.4
	-1	Forfeitures are estimated using historical experience and projected employee turnover. Forfeitures were estimated to be zero for all periods because of the low number of grant recipients.
	-2	Based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturity interest rate whose term is consistent with the expected life of our stock options.
	-3	We consider both the historical volatility of our stock price, as well as implied volatilities from exchange-traded options on our stock.
	-4	We estimate the expected life of stock options based upon historical experience.
	Information with respect to stock option activity under the above plans is as follows:
									Remaining			Aggregate
			Shares			Weighted-average			Contractual Life			Intrinsic Value
			(in thousands)			Exercise Price			(in years)			(in millions)
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013			6,861		$	13.97
	Grants			7,097			3.48
	Exercised			--			--
	Expired			-4,244			14.33
	Forfeited			-2,583			7.78
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013			7,131		$	5.56			5.0		$	0.1
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013			1,594		$	12.76			1.0		$	--
	The weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options granted during 2013, 2012 and 2011, was $1.46,  $2.38 and $4.84, respectively.
	The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised under our stock option plans was zero,  zero, and $3.5 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value is the amount by which the market price of our common stock on the date of exercise exceeded the exercise price of the option. Net cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options were zero,  zero and $6.0 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The actual income tax benefit realized from stock option exercises was zero,  zero and $1.4 million, in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The following table summarizes information concerning currently outstanding and exercisable options to purchase our common stock:
					Options Outstanding									Options Exercisable
								Weighted-
					Shares			average						Shares
					Outstanding			Remaining			Weighted-			Exercisable		Weighted-
					at Dec. 31, 2013			Contractual Life			average			at Dec. 31, 2013		average
	Range of Exercise Prices				(in thousands)			(in years)			Exercise Price			(in thousands)		Exercise Price
	$	2.23	-	2.95		552			6.4		$	2.58			--	$	--
		3.00				2,500			6.2			3.00			--		--
		3.04	-	3.93		394			6.3			3.23			--		--
		4.13				2,014			6.2			4.13			--		--
		4.21	-	24.41		1,671			1.2			12.63			1,594		12.76
	$	2.23	-	24.41		7,131			5.0		$	5.56			1,594	$	12.76
	Restricted Stock: Transactions related to restricted stock awards for the year ended December 31, 2013, are summarized as follows:
					Weighted-
					average
		Shares			Fair Value
		(in thousands)			Per Share
	Non-vested at January 1, 2013		751		$	4.99
	Granted		1,872			3.05
	Vested or released		-885			4.04
	Canceled or forfeited		-367			3.95
	Non-vested at December 31, 2013		1,371		$	3.20
	-1	For plan participants age 55 and older, certain granted but unvested shares are released from the plan for tax withholdings on the participants’ behalf.
	We granted approximately  1,872,000,  1,073,000, and 277,000 shares of restricted stock in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, under these plans.
	Restricted stock awards are valued at the market price of a share of our common stock on the date of grant. In general, these awards vest at the end of a three-year period from the date of grant and are expensed on a straight-line basis over that period, which is considered to be the requisite service period. The amounts of this expense were $3.4 million, $4.4 million, and $2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The weighted-average grant-date fair values per share of restricted stock awards granted were $3.05,  $5.26 and  $14.68 in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The total fair values of restricted stock awards vested were approximately $3.6 million, $5.2 million and $3.8 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The compensation cost charged against income for all stock-based compensation plans was $7.2 million,  $7.1 million and $5.4 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized for all stock-based compensation plans was $2.1 million in 2011. The tax benefit that would have been recognized for all stock-based compensation plans for 2013 and 2012 was $2.0 million and $2.7 million; however, such benefit was offset by the valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. At December 31, 2013, there was $7.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested portion of our stock-based awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.61 years.
	Deferred Stock Units: In 2004, the stockholders approved the RadioShack 2004 Deferred Stock Unit Plan for Non-Employee Directors (“Deferred Plan”), which was amended in 2008. Under the plan, each non-employee director received a one-time initial grant of units equal to the number of shares of our common stock that represent a fair market value of $150,000 on the grant date, and an annual grant of units equal to the number of shares of our common stock that represent a fair market value of $105,000 on the grant date.
	This plan was terminated in 2013 upon the shareholder approval of the 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan and no further grants may be made under this plan. We granted approximately 156,000, and 53,000 units in 2012 and 2011, respectively. The weighted-average grant-date fair value per unit granted was $5.00 and $14.80 in 2012 and 2011, respectively. There were approximately 382,000 units outstanding at December 31, 2013.
In 2013, under the Omnibus Incentive Plan, non–employee directors were granted deferred stock units under the same terms as the previous Deferred Plan as described above. We granted approximately 230,000 units in 2013 with a weighted average grant-date fair value per unit of $3.65. There were approximately 202,000 units outstanding at December 31, 2013.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
	The following benefit plans were in place during the periods covered by the financial statements.
	RadioShack 401(k) Plan: The RadioShack 401(k) Plan (“401(k) Plan”), a defined contribution plan, allows a participant to defer, by payroll deductions, from 1% to 75% of the participant’s annual compensation, limited to certain annual maximums set by the Internal Revenue Code. The 401(k) Plan also presently provides that our contribution to each participant’s account maintained under the 401(k) Plan be an amount equal to 100% of the participant’s contributions up to 4% of the participant’s annual compensation. This percentage contribution made by us is discretionary and may change in the future. Our contributions go directly to the 401(k) Plan and are made in cash and invested according to the investment elections made by the participant for the participant’s own contributions. Company contributions to the 401(k) Plan were $5.5 million, $5.7 million and $5.6 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan: The Company adopted an unfunded Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) effective January 1, 2006, for selected officers of the Company. Upon retirement at age 55 years or older, participants in the SERP are eligible to receive, for ten years, an annual amount equal to a percentage of the average of their five highest consecutive years of compensation (base salary and bonus), to be paid in 120 monthly installments. The amount of the percentage increases by 2 ½% for each year of participation in the SERP, up to a maximum of 50%. At December 31, 2013, there were three participants in the plan. This plan has been closed to new officers since 2007.
	The net periodic benefit cost of the SERP defined benefit plan was $1.0 million, $1.3 million and $1.7 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The benefit obligation was $13.1 million and $16.6 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	NOTE 10 – INCOME TAXES
	The following is a reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to our income tax expense:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Components of (loss) income
	from continuing operations:
	United States	$	-357.8		$	-75.4		$	135.9
	Foreign		-47.2			-2.8			-9.7
	(Loss) income from
	continuing operations
	before income taxes		-405			-78.2			126.2
	Statutory tax rate	x	35.0%		x	35.0%		x	35.0%
	Federal income tax (benefit)
	expense at statutory rate		-141.7			-27.4			44.2
	Change in valuation
	allowance		145.3			67.7			3.2
	Foreign tax branch benefit		-6.8			-5			-3.2
	Mexico goodwill impairment		8.3			--			--
	State income taxes,
	net of federal effect		-13			-3.8			2.8
	Stock-based compensation
	tax shortfall		3.8			1.7			0.9
	Income tax credits		-1.4			-0.5			-3.3
	Unrecognized tax benefits
	and accrued interest,
	net of indirect effect		-13			-0.9			2.5
	Other, net		5.5			0.8			0.4
	Total income tax
	(benefit)expense	$	-13		$	32.6		$	47.5
	Effective tax rate		3.2	%		-41.7	%		37.6	%
	The components of income tax expense (benefit) were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	-15.4		$	-37.8		$	20.9
	State		-2.4			-2.1			5.5
	Foreign		0.9			2.6			2.0
			-16.9			-37.3			28.4
	Deferred:
	Federal		1.3			57.2			16.7
	State		--			13.5			1.6
	Foreign		2.6			-0.8			0.8
			3.9			69.9			19.1
	Total income tax
	(benefit)expense	$	-13		$	32.6		$	47.5
	The income tax benefit recognized in 2013 primarily relates to the effective settlement of certain federal and state income tax matters resulting in the recognition of previously unrecognized tax benefits and the reversal of interest accrued thereon. In 2012 we recognized an income tax benefit with respect to our U.S. operating losses and losses generated in certain state jurisdictions because we were able to carry back those losses and offset prior year taxable income.
	The significant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities were as follows:
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Federal net operating loss	$	132.0		$	--
	Inventory valuation adjustments		19.7			15.9
	Insurance reserves		15.7			14.4
	Reserve for estimated
	wireless service deactivations		2.8			14.1
	Deferred revenue		4.5			13.4
	Foreign branch net
	operating losses		18.3			12.1
	Indirect effect of unrecognized
	tax benefits		7.9			11.6
	Deferred compensation		9.1			10.1
	Stock-based compensation		4.7			8.0
	Accrued average rent		7.0			7.6
State net operating loss, net
of federal benefit		21.0			5.8
Other		16.6			15.0
Gross deferred tax assets		259.3			128.0
Valuation allowance		-228.8			-80.9
Total deferred tax assets		30.5			47.1
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization		13.5			29.7
Deferred taxes on foreign operations		3.9			4.0
Other		14.3			10.7
Total deferred tax liabilities		31.7			44.4
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets	$	-1.2		$	2.7
Deferred tax assets and liabilities were included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:
	December 31,
(In millions)	2013			2012
Other current assets	$	--		$	23.9
Other non-current assets		0.1			--
Other current liabilities		-1.3			--
Other non-current liabilities		--			-21.2
Net deferred tax assets	$	-1.2		$	2.7
We had deferred tax assets associated with our federal net operating losses, which will expire in 2033, of $132 million as of December 31, 2013. Net operating losses generated in 2011 and 2012 were carried back to offset prior year taxable income. Deferred tax assets associated with U.S. general business credits, which expire on various dates between 2031 and 2033, were $2.8 million and $2.4 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
In addition, we had deferred tax assets associated with state net operating loss carryforwards of $32.3 million, net of $11.3 million federal benefit, and $9.0 million, net of $3.2 million federal benefit, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The related state net operating losses expire at various dates between 2016 and 2033. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, deferred tax assets associated with the net operating losses of our foreign branches were $18.3 million and $12.1 million, respectively. The net operating losses of our foreign branches will expire on various dates between 2016 and 2033.
Our federal and certain state net operating losses and federal general business credit carryforwards may be subject to limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code if significant ownership changes occur.
A reconciliation of the consolidated valuation allowance for deferred tax assets from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2013, is as follows:
(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
Balance at beginning of year	$	80.9		$	7.1		$	3.9
Additions, charged to
expense		145.3			67.7			3.2
Additions, charged to
discontinued operations		2.9			6.1
Deductions		-0.3			--			--
Balance at end of year	$	228.8		$	80.9		$	7.1
We are required to assess the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient income will be generated to utilize deferred tax assets. A significant piece of negative evidence that we consider is cumulative losses (generally defined as losses before income taxes) incurred over the most recent three-year period.  Such evidence limits our ability to consider other subjective evidence such as our projections for future growth. At December 31, 2013, domestic cumulative losses were incurred over the applicable three-year period.
In 2012 we established a valuation allowance of $68.8 million with respect to our U.S. federal deferred tax assets and state deferred tax assets of which $6.1 million was charged to discontinued operations. We considered all available positive and negative evidence in evaluating whether these deferred tax assets were more likely than not to be realized. The significant negative evidence of our losses generated before income taxes in 2012 and the unfavorable shift in our business could not be overcome by considering other sources of taxable income, which included the reversal of taxable temporary differences and tax-planning strategies. These deferred tax assets are still available to us to offset future taxable income, subject to limitations in the event of an “ownership change” under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code and we will adjust this valuation allowance if we change our assessment of the amount of deferred income tax asset that is more likely than not to be realized.
We continue to provide a valuation allowance against all of our U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets in 2013. As a result, any U.S. federal or state income tax benefit related to our operating losses in 2013 was offset by an increase in our valuation allowance. In addition we determined, based on an evaluation of the positive and negative evidence, that the net deferred tax assets of our subsidiary, RadioShack de Mexico, were not more likely than not to be realized.  Accordingly, we established a full valuation allowance against RadioShack de Mexico’s deferred tax assets in the amount of $5.2 million.  This tax expense was partially offset by the deferred tax benefit related to their current operating losses. We continue to recognize income tax expense or benefit related to our other foreign operations and interest accrued on our liabilities for uncertain tax positions. In addition, we continue to recognize income tax expense in certain state jurisdictions.
We have not recorded deferred U.S. income taxes or foreign withholding taxes on temporary differences resulting from earnings for certain foreign subsidiaries that are considered permanently invested outside the United States. At December 31, 2013, there were no cumulative earnings for those foreign subsidiaries for which earnings are considered permanently invested outside the United States.
A reconciliation of the consolidated liability for gross unrecognized income tax benefits (excluding interest) from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2013, is as follows:
(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
Balance at beginning of year	$	139.8		$	27.3		$	25.9
Increases related to
prior period tax positions		4.3			96.9			1.8
Decreases related to
prior period tax positions		-19.8			-2.9			-0.4
Increases related to
current period tax positions		0.3			19.3			1.8
Settlements		-5			-0.3			-0.6
Lapse in applicable
statute of limitations		-0.5			-0.5			-1.2
Balance at end of year	$	119.1		$	139.8		$	27.3
In 2012 we took certain tax positions that resulted in approximately $97 million of tax benefits on our 2011 federal and state tax returns. In connection with these tax positions, we recorded a liability for unrecognized tax benefits, of which approximately $87 million was classified as other non-current liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The remaining $10 million of unrecognized tax benefit liabilities were offset as a reduction against certain state net operating loss carryforwards recorded as part of our deferred tax assets. These unrecognized tax benefits are directly associated with tax positions taken in the tax years that resulted in the net operating loss carryforwards.
The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate as of December 31, 2013, was $113.8 million.
We recognize accrued interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits as part of the tax provision. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had $9.4 million and $14.0 million, respectively, of accrued interest expense associated with unrecognized tax benefits. Income tax expense included interest associated with unrecognized tax benefits of $4.2 million, $2.5 million, and $2.7 million, in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
RadioShack Corporation and its U.S. subsidiaries join in the filing of a U.S. federal consolidated income tax return. The U.S. federal statute of limitations is closed for all years prior to 2007. Foreign and U.S. state jurisdictions have statutes of limitations generally ranging from 3 to 5 years. Our tax returns are currently under examination in various federal, state and foreign jurisdictions. It is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits related to certain tax positions could be reduced by $0.8 million over the next 12 months because of settlements or the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations.

Net_Loss_Income_Per_Share

Net (Loss) Income Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Net (Loss) Income Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net (Loss) Income Per Share	'
	NOTE 11 – NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE
	Basic net (loss) income per share is computed based only on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for each period presented. Diluted net (loss) income per share reflects the potential dilution that would have occurred if securities or other contracts to issue common stock had been exercised, converted, or resulted in the issuance of common stock that would have then shared in the earnings of the entity.
	The following table reconciles the numerator and denominator used in the basic and diluted net (loss) income per share calculations for the years presented:
	(In millions)	2013			2012		2011
	Numerator:
	(Loss) income from
	continuing operations	$	-392		$	-110.8	$	78.7
	Discontinued operations,
	net of taxes		-8.2			-28.6		-6.5
	Net (loss) income	$	-400.2		$	-139.4	$	72.2
	Denominator:
	Weighted-average
	common shares
	outstanding		100.7			100.1		102.5
	Dilutive effect of
	stock-based awards		--			--		0.8
	Weighted-average shares
	for diluted net
	(loss) income per share		100.7			100.1		103.3
	The following table includes common stock equivalents that were not included in the calculation of diluted net (loss) income per share for the periods presented:
	(In millions)	2013			2012		2011
	Employee stock
	options (1) (2)		7.1			6.9		6.3
	Warrants to purchase
	common stock (1) (3)		8.4			15.8		15.8
	Convertible debt
	instruments (1) (4)		--			12.1		15.8
		-1		For 2013 and 2012, these common stock equivalents were excluded from weighted-average shares for diluted net loss per share because the effect of their inclusion would reduce our net loss per share and would be antidilutive.
		-2		For 2011 these employee stock options were excluded from weighted-average shares for diluted net loss per share because the exercise prices exceeded the average market price of our common stock during the period, and the effect of their inclusion would be antidilutive.
		-3		These common stock equivalents were excluded because the exercise prices  ($35.88 per share for all periods) exceeded the average market price of our common stock during these periods, and the effect of their inclusion would be antidilutive.
		-4		These common stock equivalents were excluded because the exercise prices  ($23.77 per share for all periods) exceeded the average market price of our common stock during these periods, and the effect of their inclusion would be antidilutive.
		-1

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	NOTE 12 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	The FASB’s accounting guidance utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels:
		·		Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
		·		Level 2: Inputs, other than quoted prices, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active
	Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions
	Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
					Basis of Fair Value Measurements
					Quoted Prices		Significant
					in Active		Other		Significant
			Fair Value		Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
			of Assets		Identical Items		Inputs		Inputs
	(In millions)		(Liabilities)		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Long-lived assets held and used		$	9.6		--		--	$	9.6
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Long-lived assets held and used		$	3.2		--		--	$	3.2
	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Long-lived assets held and used		$	1.3		--		--	$	1.3
	U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores: In 2013 long-lived assets held and used in certain stores with a total carrying value of $32.9 million were written down to their fair value of $9.6 million, resulting in an impairment charge of $23.3 million that was included in our operating results for the period.
	In 2012 long-lived assets held and used in certain stores with a total carrying value of $8.8 million were written down to their fair value of  $2.1 million, resulting in an impairment charge of $6.7 million that was included in our operating results for the period.
	In 2011 long-lived assets held and used in certain stores with a total carrying value of $4.4 million were written down to their fair value of  $1.3 million, resulting in an impairment charge of $3.1 million that was included in our operating results for the period.
	The inputs used to calculate the fair value of these long-lived assets included the projected cash flows and a risk-adjusted rate of return that we estimated would be used by a market participant in valuing these assets. The projected cash flows for a particular store are based on average historical cash flows for that store and are projected through the remainder of its lease. The risk-adjusted rate of return used to discount these cash flows ranges from 15% to 20%.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and long-term debt. With the exception of long-term debt, the financial statement carrying amounts of these items approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature. Estimated fair values for our 2013 Convertible Notes and our 2019 Notes were determined using recent trading activity and/or bid-ask spreads and are classified as Level 2 in the FASB’s fair value hierarchy. Estimated fair values of our secured term loans approximated their carrying values due to the recentness of these borrowings and are classified as Level 3.
							Basis of Fair Value Measurements
							Quoted Prices		Significant
							in Active		Other		Significant
							Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
			Carrying		Fair Value		Identical Items		Inputs		Inputs
	(In millions)		Amount		of Liabilities		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	As of December 31, 2013
	2019 Notes		$	323.3	$	197.9		--	$	197.9		--
	Secured term loans		$	289.4	$	289.4		--		--	$	289.4
	Other		$	1.4	$	1.4		--		--	$	1.4
	As of December 31, 2012
	2013 Convertible Notes		$	278.7	$	265.9		--	$	265.9		--
	2019 Notes		$	323.0	$	198.3		--	$	198.3		--
	Secured term loans		$	175.0	$	175.0		--		--	$	175.0
	Other		$	1.0	$	1.0		--		--	$	1.0

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Commitments And Contingencies	'
	NOTE 13 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Lease Commitments: We lease, rather than own, all of our retail facilities. Some of these leases are subject to renewal options and provide for the payment of taxes, insurance and maintenance. Our retail locations comprise the largest portion of our leased facilities. These locations are primarily in strip centers, major shopping malls and shopping centers owned by other companies. Some leases are based on a minimum rental plus a percentage of the store's sales in excess of a stipulated base figure (contingent rent). Certain leases contain escalation clauses. We also lease a distribution center in Mexico, our corporate headquarters, and automobiles.
	Future minimum rent commitments at December 31, 2013, under non-cancelable operating leases (net of immaterial amounts of sublease rent income), are included in the following table.
				Operating
	(In millions)			Leases
	2014			$	200.4
	2015				151.6
	2016				101.9
	2017				63.2
	2018				33.6
	2019 and thereafter				38.2
	Total minimum lease payments			$	588.9
	Rent Expense:
	(In millions)	2013		2012		2011
	Minimum rents	$	219.2	$	220.6	$	224.3
	Occupancy cost		28.2		29.1		35.3
	Contingency rents		3.4		4.2		4.1
	Total rent expense	$	250.8	$	253.9	$	263.7
	Purchase Obligations: We had purchase obligations of $260.5 million at December 31, 2013, which include product commitments and marketing agreements. Of this amount, $255.2 million related to 2013.
	Loss Contingencies: FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 450 - Contingencies (“ASC 450”) governs our disclosure and recognition of loss contingencies, including pending claims, lawsuits, disputes with third parties, investigations and other actions that are incidental to the operation of our business. ASC 450 uses the following defined terms to describe the likelihood of a future loss:  probable – the future event or events are likely to occur, remote – the chance of the future event or events is slight, and reasonably possible – the chance of the future event or events occurring is more than remote but less than likely. ASC 450 also contains certain requirements with respect to how we accrue for and disclose information concerning our loss contingencies. We accrue for a loss contingency when we conclude that the likelihood of a loss is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. When the reasonable estimate of the loss is within a range of amounts, and no amount in the range constitutes a better estimate than any other amount, we accrue for the amount at the low end of the range. We adjust our accruals from time to time as we receive additional information, but the loss we incur may be significantly greater than or less than the amount we have accrued. We disclose loss contingencies if there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss has been incurred. No accrual or disclosure is required for losses that are remote.
	Brookler v. RadioShack Corporation:  On April 6, 2004, plaintiffs filed a putative class action in Los Angeles Superior Court, Brookler v. RadioShack Corporation, claiming that we violated California's wage and hour laws relating to meal and rest periods. The meal period portion of the case was originally certified as a class action in February 2006. We filed a Motion for Decertification in August 2007 which was denied. After a favorable decision by the California Court of Appeals in a similar case, Brinker Restaurant Corporation v. Superior Court, we filed a Second Motion for Decertification which was granted in October 2008. The plaintiffs appealed this ruling and in August 2010, the California Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s decertification. In September 2010, we filed a Petition for Review with the California Supreme Court, which granted review and placed the case on hold pending a decision in the Brinker case. In April 2012, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Brinker, and in June 2012, remanded our case to the California Court of Appeals instructing it to vacate its prior order and reconsider its ruling in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Brinker. In December 2012, the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s decertification of the class. In June 2013, the Plaintiff filed a Motion to Amend his Complaint to assert rest and meal period, as well as off-the-clock and PAGA claims, and to add an additional class representative. In July 2013 the trial court granted the Motion to Amend and the plaintiff filed his Second Amended Complaint. In August 2013 we moved the case to federal court. In September 2013 the plaintiff filed a Motion to Remand the case back to state court, which was granted in October 2013. In November 2013 we filed a demurrer to all causes of action in the Second Amended Complaint,  which was granted in January 2014. The state court granted the demurrer without leave to amend. On February 11, 2014 the California Court of Appeals issued an order directing the lower court to vacate its order granting the demurrer and issue a new order denying our demurrer. We are considering our alternatives in light of this development. The outcome of this case is uncertain and the ultimate resolution of it could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements in the period in which the resolution is recorded.
	Ordonez v. RadioShack Corporation:  In May 2010, we were named as a defendant in a putative class action lawsuit in  Los Angeles Superior Court alleging that we failed to provide required meal periods and rest breaks, pay for all time worked, pay overtime compensation, pay minimum wages, and maintain required records. In September 2010, we removed the case to the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The meal period claims in Ordonez are similar to the claims in the Brookler case discussed above. In July 2012, plaintiff filed a Motion for Class Certification. In January 2013, the court denied, without prejudice, the Motion for Class Certification as to all claims. In February 2013, plaintiff filed a Motion for Reconsideration of the court’s denial of class certification only with regard to the rest period claim. In April 2013, the court ordered that plaintiff could conduct limited additional discovery and file a renewed Motion for Class Certification. Plaintiff filed the renewed motion in July 2013. A hearing on the motion was scheduled for February 10, 2014 at which time the court approved Plaintiff’s Motion for Class Certification. We are considering our options in regards to the court’s approval of the Motion for Class Certification.  The outcome of this case is uncertain and the ultimate resolution of it could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements in the period in which the resolution is recorded.
	Song-Beverly Credit Card Act Litigation:  In November 2010 we were named as a defendant in the first of four putative class action lawsuits filed in California alleging violations under California’s Song-Beverly Credit Card Act. These lawsuits were resolved in 2013 and no further actions are necessary. The resolution to these matters did not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
	FACTA Litigation:  In September 2011 and November 2011, we were named as a defendant in nationwide putative class action lawsuits in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleging that we violated certain provisions of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (“FACTA”) by displaying the expiration dates of customers’ credit or debit cards on printed transaction receipts. In May 2013, the parties reached a settlement and on May 29, 2013, the court granted preliminary approval of the settlement. Notice of the settlement was mailed to known class members and published in several national publications. A hearing on final approval of the settlement was held on September 17, 2013. On February 7, 2014, the court signed an order approving the settlement. The outcome of this matter did not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements in the period in which the resolution is recorded.
	FLSA Litigation: We have been named as a defendant in multiple putative class action lawsuits claiming we violated the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, and the laws of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Ohio based on our use of the “fluctuating workweek” method to calculate overtime pay. The outcome of these cases is still uncertain and the ultimate resolution of them could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements in the period in which the resolution is recorded.
	Additional Disclosure:  For certain loss contingencies, we are currently able to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss, including reasonably possible loss amounts in excess of our accruals, and we estimate that the aggregate of these amounts could be up to $5.2 million. This amount reflects recent developments in case law that pertain to certain claims currently pending against the Company. Probable and reasonably possible losses that we are currently unable to estimate are not included in this amount. In future periods, we may recognize a loss for all, part, or none of this amount.
	We are currently unable to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss in respect of certain loss contingencies. Some cases remain in an early stage, with few or no substantive legal decisions by the court defining the scope of the claims, the class (if any), or the potential damages. In addition, in some cases we are not able to estimate the amount of the loss, due to a significant unresolved question of law that is expected to have a significant impact on the probability or amount of loss when resolved. As these matters develop and we receive additional information, we may be able to estimate reasonably possible losses or range of loss for these matters.
	Our evaluation of our loss contingencies involves subjective assessments, assumptions, and judgments, and actual losses incurred in future periods may differ significantly from our estimates. Accordingly, although occasional adverse resolutions may occur and negatively affect our consolidated financial statements in the period of the resolution, we believe that the ultimate resolution of our loss contingencies for which we have not accrued losses will not materially adversely affect our financial condition.

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting	'
	NOTE 14 – SEGMENT REPORTING
	The U.S. RadioShack company-operated stores segment consists solely of our 4,297 U.S. company-operated retail stores, all operating under the RadioShack brand name. In 2013 we closed out Target Mobile centers and the segment has been reclassified to discontinued operations. We evaluate the performance of our segments based on operating income, which is defined as sales less cost of products sold and certain direct operating expenses, including labor, rent, and occupancy costs. Asset balances by segment have not been included in the table below, as these are managed on a company-wide level and are not fully allocated to segments for management reporting purposes. Amounts in the other category reflect our business activities that are not separately reportable, which include sales to our independent dealers, sales generated by our Mexican subsidiary and our www.radioshack.com website, sales to commercial customers, and sales to other third parties through our global sourcing operations.
	Revenue by reportable segment is as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
	(In millions)		2013		2012			2011
	U.S. RadioShack company-operated stores		$	3,094.9	$	3,456.5		$	3,663.3
	Other (1)			339.4		374.8			368.8
			$	3,434.3	$	3,831.3		$	4,032.1
		-1		Includes $3.0 million of franchise fee revenue for 2012 related to the opening of our first franchised stores in Southeast Asia.
	Operating income (loss) by reportable segment and the reconciliation to loss from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
	(In millions)		2013		2012			2011
	U.S. RadioShack company-operated stores (1) (2) (3) (4)		$	73.8	$	337.7		$	530.2
	Other (5) (6)			-12.1		36.3			20.9
				61.7		374.0			551.1
	Unallocated (7) (8) (9)			-405.7		-399			-377.1
	Operating (loss) income			-344		-25			174.0
	Interest income			2.2		1.9			3.1
	Interest expense			-52.3		-54.5			-46.8
	Other loss			-10.9		-0.6			-4.1
	(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes		$	-405	$	-78.2		$	126.2
		-1		Includes a goodwill impairment charge of $3.0 million for 2012.
		-2		Includes a charge to earnings of $23.4 million for 2011 related to a payment to T-Mobile in conjunction with our transition from offering T-Mobile products and services to offering Verizon products and services.
		-3		Includes a $10.1 million inventory write down and a fixed asset impairment charge of $11.2 million related to our proposed store closure program for 2013.
		-4		Includes $46.6 million of inventory losses resulting from the removal of products from the inventory assortment for 2013.
		-5		Includes a loss on the closing of our Chinese manufacturing plant of $11.4 million in 2011.
		-6		Includes a goodwill impairment charge related to our Mexican subsidiary of $23.7 million for 2013.
		-7		The unallocated category included in operating income relates to our overhead and corporate expenses that are not allocated to our operating segments for management reporting purposes. Unallocated costs include corporate departmental expenses such as labor and benefits, as well as advertising, insurance, distribution and information technology costs, plus certain unusual or infrequent gains or losses.
		-8		Includes severance costs of $8.5 million for 2012 related to the departure of our CEO and headcount reductions.
		-9		The operating loss for our unallocated category increased by $21.9 million from 2011 to 2012. This increase was primarily due to a decrease in intercompany profits earned by our supply chain operations related to the mix of products distributed.
	Depreciation and amortization by reportable segment is as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
	(In millions)		2013		2012			2011
	U.S. RadioShack company-operated stores		$	29.9	$	31.8		$	37.9
	Other			4.4		3.8			4.0
				34.3		35.6			41.9
	Unallocated (1)			36.1		38.7			36.2
	Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations			70.4		74.3			78.1
	Depreciation and amortization from discontinued operations			1.2		6.4			5.0
	Total depreciation and amortization		$	71.6	$	80.7		$	83.1
		-1		Depreciation and amortization included in the unallocated category primarily relate to our information technology assets.
	Product Sales Information: Our consolidated net sales and operating revenues are summarized by groups of similar products and services, as follows(prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to our current presentation):
			Consolidated Net Sales and Operating Revenues
			Year Ended December 31,
	(In millions)		2013					2012				2011
	Mobility		$	1,799.7		52.4	%	$	2,008.6	52.4	%	$	2,014.8	50.0	%
	Retail			1,612.2		46.9			1,794.0	46.8			1,992.1	49.4
	Other sales (1)			22.4		0.7			28.7	0.8			25.2	0.6
	Consolidated net sales and
	operating revenues		$	3,434.3		100.0	%	$	3,831.3	100.0	%	$	4,032.1	100.0	%

Quarterly_Data

Quarterly Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Data [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Data	'
	NOTE 15 – QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)
	As our operations are retail oriented, our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations, with the fourth quarter generally being the most significant in terms of sales and profits because of the winter holiday selling season.
			Three Months Ended
			March 31,		June 30,		September 30,		December 31,
	(In millions, except per share amounts)		2013		2013		2013		2013
	Net sales and operating revenues		$	849.0	$	844.5	$	805.4	$	935.4
	Cost of products sold (1) (2)			511.7		530.7		562.7		657.0
	Gross profit			337.3		313.8		242.7		278.4
	Operating expenses:
	Selling, general and administrative			337.9		336.9		343.3		389.3
	Depreciation and amortization			16.5		15.5		15.0		14.4
	Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill (3)			1.4		2.8		2.4		40.8
	Total operating expenses			355.8		355.2		360.7		444.5
	Operating loss			-18.5		-41.4		-118		-166.1
	Interest income			0.4		0.3		0.3		1.2
	Interest expense			-15		-14.1		-11.5		-11.7
	Other loss (4)			-0.3		--		--		-10.6
	Loss from continuing operations before income taxes			-33.4		-55.2		-129.2		-187.2
	Income tax expense (benefit)			1.4		-1.8		-16.8		4.2
	Loss from continuing operations			-34.8		-53.4		-112.4		-191.4
	Discontinued operations, net of income taxes			-8.5		0.3		--		--
	Net loss		$	-43.3	$	-53.1	$	-112.4	$	-191.4
	Basic and diluted net loss per share:
	Loss per share from continuing operations		$	-0.35	$	-0.53	$	-1.11	$	-1.9
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			-0.08		--		--		--
	Net loss per share		$	-0.43	$	-0.53	$	-1.11	$	-1.9
	Shares used in computing net loss per share:
	Basic and diluted			100.4		100.7		101.0		101.0
	Comprehensive loss		$	-39	$	-56.7	$	-113.2	$	-189.9
		-1		The third quarter includes inventory losses of $46.6 million resulting from the removal of products from the inventory assortment.
		-2		The fourth quarter includes a $10.1 million inventory write down related to our proposed store closure program.
		-3		The fourth quarter includes a goodwill impairment charge related to our Mexican subsidiary of $23.7 million and an $11.2 million fixed asset impairment charge related to our proposed store closure program.
		-4		The fourth quarter includes a $10.6 million debt extinguishment charge related to our repayment of debt in December 2013.
	The sum of the quarterly net income per share amounts may not total to each full year amount because these computations are made independently for each quarter and for the full year and take into account the weighted-average number of common stock equivalent shares outstanding for each period, including the effect of dilutive securities for that period.
			Three Months Ended
			March 31,		June 30,		September 30,		December 31,
	(In millions, except per share amounts)		2012		2012		2012		2012
	Net sales and operating revenues (1)		$	913.3	$	848.6	$	898.0	$	1,171.4
	Cost of products sold			543.2		508.4		557.2		752.1
	Gross profit			370.1		340.2		340.8		419.3
	Operating expenses:
	Selling, general and administrative (2) (3)			345.3		337.0		354.0		383.5
	Depreciation and amortization			17.2		16.3		16.0		16.4
	Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill (4)			0.5		1.0		4.8		3.4
	Total operating expenses			363.0		354.3		374.8		403.3
	Operating income (loss)			7.1		-14.1		-34		16.0
	Interest income			0.5		0.3		0.5		0.6
	Interest expense			-13.1		-12.9		-13.2		-15.3
	Other loss			--		--		-0.6		--
	(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes			-5.5		-26.7		-47.3		1.3
	Income tax (benefit) expense (5)			-0.8		-10.5		-15.9		59.8
	Loss from continuing operations			-4.7		-16.2		-31.4		-58.5
	Discontinued operations, net of income taxes			-3.3		-4.8		-15.7		-4.8
	Net loss		$	-8	$	-21	$	-47.1	$	-63.3
	Basic and diluted net loss per share:
	Loss per share from continuing operations		$	-0.05	$	-0.16	$	-0.31	$	-0.58
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			-0.03		-0.05		-0.16		-0.05
	Net loss per share		$	-0.08	$	-0.21	$	-0.47	$	-0.63
	Shares used in computing net loss per share:
	Basic and diluted			99.8		100.1		100.1		100.2
	Comprehensive loss		$	-2.4	$	-23.9	$	-44.6	$	-64.1
		-1		The third quarter includes $3.0 million of franchise fee revenue related to the opening of our first franchised stores in Southeast Asia.
		-2		The third quarter includes severance costs of $8.5 million related to the departure of our CEO and headcount reductions.
	-3		The fourth quarter includes an adjustment to reduce occupancy expense by $1.4 million.
	-4		The third quarter includes a goodwill impairment charge of $3.0 million for our U.S. RadioShack company-operated stores reporting unit.
	-5		The fourth quarter includes an increase to income tax expense of $60.9 million related to a valuation allowance with respect to our U.S. federal deferred tax assets and our remaining state deferred tax assets.
The sum of the quarterly net income per share amounts may not total to each full year amount because these computations are made independently for each quarter and for the full year and take into account the weighted-average number of common stock equivalent shares outstanding for each period, including the effect of dilutive securities for that period.

Supplemental_Guarantor_Financi

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information	'
	NOTE 16 – Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information
	The obligation to pay principal and interest on the 2019 Notes is jointly and severally guaranteed on a full and unconditional basis, subject to customary release provisions, by all of the guarantors under the 2018 Credit Facility. The 2019 Notes are guaranteed by all of our 100%-owned domestic subsidiaries except Tandy Life Insurance Company. Refer to Note 5 – “Indebtedness and Borrowing Facilities” for additional information on the 2019 Notes and the related exchange offer.
	The following condensed consolidating financial information represents the financial information of RadioShack Corporation, its guarantor subsidiaries, and its non-guarantor subsidiaries prepared on the equity basis of accounting. Earnings of subsidiaries are, therefore, reflected in the parent company's investment accounts and earnings. The elimination entries primarily eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions. The non-guarantor subsidiaries are comprised of the foreign subsidiaries of the Company and Tandy Life Insurance Company. The financial information may not necessarily be indicative of results of operations, cash flows or financial position had the guarantor or non-guarantor subsidiaries operated as independent entities.
	We determined that we should revise the classification of intercompany dividend cash inflows paid to RadioShack Corporation (Parent Co.) by Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries from an investing inflow to an operating inflow on the accompanying Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows. This was based upon an evaluation that concluded these dividend inflows were a return on capital instead of a return of capital. This reclassification increased the cash flows from operations and decreased the cash flows from investing activities for RadioShack Corporation (Parent Co.). The reclassification did not affect consolidated cash flows from operations or cash flows from investing activities.
	We have concluded that the effect of this revision did not materially impact any previously issued financial statements, however we have revised the comparative information presented herein for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 in order to present such information on a consistent basis.
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
		RadioShack				Non-
		Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
	(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
	Net sales and operating revenues	$	3,354.3	$	2,765.3	$	147.1	$	-2,832.40	$	3,434.3
	Cost of products sold		2,278.1		2,714.1		102.3		-2,832.40		2,262.1
	Gross profit		1,076.2		51.2		44.8		--		1,172.2
	Operating expenses:
	Selling, general and administrative		1,348.7		4.1		54.6		--		1,407.4
	Depreciation and amortization		58.1		--		3.3		--		61.4
	Impairment of long-lived assets		23.3		--		24.1		--		47.4
	Total operating expenses		1,430.1		4.1		82.0		--		1,516.2
	Operating (loss) income		-353.9		47.1		-37.2		--		-344
	Interest income		1.6		11.2		5.8		-16.4		2.2
	Interest expense		-68		--		-0.7		16.4		-52.3
	Other loss		-10.9		--		--		--		-10.9
	(Loss) income from continuing operations
	before income taxes		-431.2		58.3		-32.1		--		-405
	Income tax (benefit) expense		-13.2		-3.6		3.8		--		-13
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of income taxes		17.8		-37.2		--		19.4		--
	(Loss) income from continuing operations		-400.2		24.7		-35.9		19.4		-392
	Discontinued operations, net of income taxes		--		-8.2		--		--		-8.2
	Net (loss) income	$	-400.2	$	16.5	$	-35.9	$	19.4	$	-400.2
	Comprehensive (loss) income	$	-398.8	$	16.8	$	-35.4	$	18.6	$	-398.8
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
		RadioShack				Non-
		Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
	(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
	Net sales and operating revenues	$	4,103.1	$	3,499.5	$	145.0	$	-3,916.30	$	3,831.3
	Cost of products sold		2,773.2		3,409.6		94.4		-3,916.30		2,360.9
	Gross profit		1,329.9		89.9		50.6		--		1,470.4
	Operating expenses:
	Selling, general and administrative		1,364.1		9.5		46.2		--		1,419.8
	Depreciation and amortization		63.6		--		2.3		--		65.9
	Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill		9.7		--		--		--		9.7
	Total operating expenses		1,437.4		9.5		48.5		--		1,495.4
	Operating (loss) income		-107.5		80.4		2.1		--		-25
	Interest income		0.7		11.2		5.9		-15.9		1.9
	Interest expense		-70		--		-0.4		15.9		-54.5
	Other loss		-0.6		--		--		--		-0.6
	(Loss) income from continuing operations
	before income taxes		-177.4		91.6		7.6		--		-78.2
	Income tax (benefit) expense		-31.6		61.9		2.3		--		32.6
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of income taxes		6.4		3.7		--		-10.1		--
	(Loss) income from continuing operations		-139.4		33.4		5.3		-10.1		-110.8
	Discontinued operations, net of income taxes		--		-28.6		--		--		-28.6
	Net (loss) income	$	-139.4	$	4.8	$	5.3	$	-10.1	$	-139.4
	Comprehensive (loss) income	$	-135	$	8.5	$	9.2	$	-17.7	$	-135
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
		RadioShack				Non-
		Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
	(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
	Net sales and operating revenues	$	4,288.2	$	3,582.3	$	149.5	$	-3,987.90	$	4,032.1
	Cost of products sold		2,821.1		3,371.5		105.0		-3,987.90		2,309.7
	Gross profit		1,467.1		210.8		44.5		--		1,722.4
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		1,422.8		4.9		47.0		--		1,474.7
Depreciation and amortization		68.0		--		2.6		--		70.6
Impairment of long-lived assets		3.1		--		--		--		3.1
Total operating expenses		1,493.9		4.9		49.6		--		1,548.4
Operating (loss) income		-26.8		205.9		-5.1		--		174.0
Interest income		1.8		10.3		5.8		-14.8		3.1
Interest expense		-61.5		--		-0.1		14.8		-46.8
Other loss		-4.1		--		--		--		-4.1
(Loss) income from continuing operations
before income taxes		-90.6		216.2		0.6		--		126.2
Income tax (benefit) expense		-35.6		79.6		3.5		--		47.5
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of income taxes		127.2		-4.6		--		-122.6		--
Income (loss) from continuing operations		72.2		132.0		-2.9		-122.6		78.7
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes		--		-6.5		--		--		-6.5
Net income (loss)	$	72.2	$	125.5	$	-2.9	$	-122.6	$	72.2
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	64.6	$	118.6	$	-9.9	$	-108.7	$	64.6
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
At December 31, 2013
	RadioShack				Non-
	Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	37.9	$	121.2	$	20.7	$	--	$	179.8
Accounts and notes receivable, net		206.7		1.6		3.6		--		211.9
Inventories		762.4		14.7		25.2		--		802.3
Other current assets		132.8		0.9		5.3		--		139.0
Intercompany receivables		--		312.3		6.2		-318.5		--
Intercompany notes receivable		--		1,675.0		--		-1,675.00		--
Total current assets		1,139.8		2,125.7		61.0		-1,993.50		1,333.0
Property, plant and equipment, net		175.0		0.8		11.4		--		187.2
Goodwill, net		--		0.5		12.2		--		12.7
Other assets, net		43.2		2.0		13.1		--		58.3
Investment in subsidiaries		2,060.6		37.9		--		-2,098.50		--
Total assets	$	3,418.6	$	2,166.9	$	97.7	$	-4,092.00	$	1,591.2
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	1.1	$	--	$	--	$	--	$	1.1
Accounts payable		304.9		50.2		21.3		--		376.4
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		173.0		26.5		7.6		--		207.1
Intercompany payables		300.7		--		17.8		-318.5		--
Intercompany notes payable		1,675.0		--		--		-1,675.00		--
Total current liabilities		2,454.7		76.7		46.7		-1,993.50		584.6
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities		613.0		--		--		--		613.0
Other non-current liabilities		144.5		40.5		2.2		--		187.2
Total liabilities		3,212.2		117.2		48.9		-1,993.50		1,384.8
Stockholders’ equity		206.4		2,049.7		48.8		-2,098.50		206.4
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,418.6	$	2,166.9	$	97.7	$	-4,092.00	$	1,591.2
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
At December 31, 2012
	RadioShack				Non-
	Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	84.9	$	430.5	$	20.3	$	--	$	535.7
Accounts and notes receivable, net		381.0		69.6		1.9		--		452.5
Inventories		804.8		62.7		40.8		--		908.3
Other current assets		74.8		4.2		6.4		--		85.4
Intercompany receivables		--		146.9		--		-146.9		--
Intercompany notes receivable		--		1,354.5		--		-1,354.50		--
Total current assets		1,345.5		2,068.4		69.4		-1,501.40		1,981.9
Property, plant and equipment, net		218.5		6.3		14.2		--		239.0
Goodwill, net		--		0.5		36.1		--		36.6
Other assets, net		30.7		0.1		10.8		--		41.6
Investment in subsidiaries		2,041.0		77.8		--		-2,118.80		--
Total assets	$	3,635.7	$	2,153.1	$	130.5	$	-3,620.20	$	2,299.1
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	278.7	$	--	$	--	$	--	$	278.7
Accounts payable		373.0		36.5		26.1		--		435.6
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		217.6		36.4		9.9		--		263.9
Intercompany payables		141.7		--		5.2		-146.9		--
Intercompany notes payable		1,354.5		--		--		-1,354.50		--
Total current liabilities		2,365.5		72.9		41.2		-1,501.40		978.2
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities		499.0		--		--		--		499.0
Other non-current liabilities		172.5		50.5		0.2		--		223.2
Total liabilities		3,037.0		123.4		41.4		-1,501.40		1,700.4
Stockholders’ equity		598.7		2,029.7		89.1		-2,118.80		598.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,635.7	$	2,153.1	$	130.5	$	-3,620.20	$	2,299.1
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	RadioShack				Non-
	Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	-142.9	$	176.6	$	3.8	$	-1.7	$	35.8
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment		-40.2		--		-2.1		--		-42.3
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment		6.5		--		--		--		6.5
Changes in restricted cash		-39.5		--		--		--		-39.5
Other investing activities		-2.9		-2.9		-2.9		5.8		-2.9
Return of capital from subsidiary		6.0		6.0		--		-12		--
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		-70.1		3.1		-5		-6.2		-78.2
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		289.2		--		--		--		289.2
Payments of debt issuance costs		-32.5		--		--		--		-32.5
Principal amount of long-term debt repayments		-461.9		--		--		--		-461.9
Payments of dividends		--		--		-1.7		1.7		--
Changes in cash overdrafts		-108.3		--		--		--		-108.3
Payment of capital distribution		--		-6		-6		12.0		--
Capital contribution		--		2.9		2.9		-5.8		--
Change in intercompany receivable/payable		479.5		-485.9		6.4		--		0.0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		166.0		-489		1.6		7.9		-313.5
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		-47		-309.3		0.4		--		-355.9
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		84.9		430.5		20.3		--		535.7
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	37.9	$	121.2	$	20.7	$	--	$	179.8
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	RadioShack				Non-
	Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	-65.9	$	27.9	$	-2.9	$	-2.1	$	-43
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment		-58.7		-1.4		-7.7		--		-67.8
Changes in restricted cash		-26.5		--		--		--		-26.5
Other investing activities		0.1		--		--		--		0.1
Net cash used in investing activities		-85.1		-1.4		-7.7		--		-94.2
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		175.0		--		--		--		175.0
Payments of debt issuance costs		-7.3		--		--		--		-7.3
Principal amount of long-term debt repayments		-88.1		--		--		--		-88.1
Payments of dividends		-24.9		--		-2.1		2.1		-24.9
Changes in cash overdrafts		26.5		--		--		--		26.5
Change in intercompany receivable/payable		0.1		-0.9		0.8		--		--
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		81.3		-0.9		-1.3		2.1		81.2
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		-69.7		25.6		-11.9		--		-56
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		154.6		404.9		32.2		--		591.7
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	84.9	$	430.5	$	20.3	$	--	$	535.7
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
	RadioShack				Non-
	Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	95.2	$	134.0	$	-9.8	$	-1.5	$	217.9
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment		-64.2		-14.8		-3.1		--		-82.1
Other investing activities		2.0		--		--		--		2.0
Net cash used in investing activities		-62.2		-14.8		-3.1		--		-80.1
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		322.5		--		--		--		322.5
Payments of debt issuance costs		-7.1		--		--		--		-7.1
Principal amount of long-term debt repayments		-306.8		--		--		--		-306.8
Payments of dividends		-49.6		--		-1.5		1.5		-49.6
Changes in cash overdrafts		32.8		--		--		--		32.8
Purchases of treasury stock		-113.3		--		--		--		-113.3
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		6.0		--		--		--		6.0
Change in intercompany receivable/payable		127.4		-141.7		14.3		--		0.0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		11.9		-141.7		12.8		1.5		-115.5
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		44.9		-22.5		-0.1		--		22.3
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		109.7		427.4		32.3		--		569.4
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	154.6	$	404.9	$	32.2	$	--	$	591.7

Summary_Of_Significant_Account1

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis Of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of RadioShack Corporation and all majority-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
Use Of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, related revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of gain and loss contingencies at the date of the financial statements and during the periods presented. We base these estimates on historical results and various other assumptions believed to be reasonable, all of which form the basis for making estimates concerning the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily available from other sources. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Cash And Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash on hand in stores, deposits in banks, credit card receivables, and all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase are considered cash and cash equivalents. We carry our cash equivalents at cost, which approximates fair value because of the short maturity of the instruments. The weighted-average annualized interest rates were 0.2% and 0.2% at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for cash equivalents totaling $124.4 million and $408.2 million, respectively.
	Outstanding checks in excess of deposits with these banks totaled $8.0 million and $108.3 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are classified as accounts payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The terms of these bank accounts changed in connection with the closing of our five-year, $585 million asset-based credit agreement in December 2013. Prior to the closing of this credit agreement, changes in these overdrafts were classified in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows as a financing activity. Subsequent to the closing of the credit agreement, changes in these overdraft amounts have been reported in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as an operating activity.
Restricted Cash	'
	Restricted Cash: We have pledged cash as collateral for standby and trade letters of credit issued to our general liability insurance provider and certain other vendors. Since December 31, 2013, substantially all of these letters of credit have either expired or have been issued under our asset-based revolving credit facility that expires in December 2018. Restricted cash totaled $66.0 million and $26.5 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and is included in other current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Accounts Receivable And Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	'
	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Concentrations of credit risk with respect to customer and dealer receivables are limited due to the large number of customers and dealers and their location in many different geographic areas of the country. We establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based on factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information. Historically, such losses, in the aggregate, have not exceeded our estimates. Account balances are charged against the allowance when we believe it is probable that the receivable will not be recovered. We have concentration of credit risk from service providers in the wireless telephone industry, primarily Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon Wireless (“Verizon”). The average payment term for these receivable balances is approximately 45 days.
Inventories	'
	Inventories: Our inventories are stated at the lower of cost - on a first-in first-out basis - or market value and are comprised primarily of finished goods. Included in the cost of the inventories are in-bound freight expenses to our distribution centers, out-bound freight expenses to our retail outlets, and other direct costs relating to merchandise acquisition and distribution. Also included in the cost of inventory are certain vendor allowances that are not a reimbursement of specific, incremental and identifiable costs to promote a vendor’s products. If the calculated net realizable value of the inventory is determined to be less than the recorded cost, a provision is made to reduce the carrying amount of the inventory to its net realizable value. To determine market value, we consider the following items: inventory turnover statistics, current selling prices, seasonality factors, consumer trends, competitive pricing, performance of similar products or accessories, planned promotional incentives, technological obsolescence, and estimated costs to sell or dispose of merchandise such as sales commissions.
Property, Plant And Equipment	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment: We present our property, plant and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the following useful lives: 10-40 years for buildings; 2-15 years for furniture, fixtures, equipment and software; leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the terms of the underlying leases, including certain renewal periods, or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. Major additions and betterments that substantially extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated. Expenditures for normal maintenance and repairs are charged directly to expense as incurred.
Capitalized Software Costs	'
	Capitalized Software Costs: We capitalize qualifying costs related to the acquisition or development of internal-use software. Capitalization of costs begins after the conceptual formulation stage has been completed. Capitalized costs are amortized over the estimated useful life of the software, which ranges between three and five years. The unamortized balance of capitalized software costs at December 31, 2013 and 2012, was $40.1 million and $39.8 million, respectively. Amortization of computer software was approximately $13.2 million, $13.5 million and $12.6 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets	'
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: We review long-lived assets (primarily property, plant and equipment) held and used, or to be disposed of, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the net book value of the asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is assessed based on estimated undiscounted cash flows from the useful asset. If the carrying amount of an asset is not recoverable, we recognize an impairment loss equal to the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds fair value. We estimate fair value based on projected future discounted cash flows. Our policy is to evaluate long-lived assets for impairment at a store level for retail operations.
Leases	'
	Leases: For lease agreements that provide for escalating rent payments or free-rent occupancy periods, we recognize rent expense on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable lease term and certain option renewal periods that appear to be reasonably assured at the inception of the lease term. The lease term commences on the date we take possession of or control the physical use of the property. Deferred rent is included in other non-current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Goodwill And Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets: Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are reviewed at least annually for impairment (and in interim periods if certain events occur indicating that the carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets may be impaired). We estimate fair values utilizing valuation methods such as discounted cash flows and comparable market valuations. We have elected the fourth quarter to complete our annual goodwill impairment test.
Self-Insurance	'
	Self-Insurance: We are self-insured for certain claims relating to workers’ compensation, automobile, property, employee health care, and general and product liability claims, although we obtain third-party insurance coverage to limit our exposure to these claims. We estimate our self-insured liabilities using historical claims experience and actuarial assumptions followed in the insurance industry. Although we believe we have the ability to reasonably estimate losses related to claims, it is possible that actual results could differ from recorded self-insurance liabilities.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes: Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method. Deferred taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We recognize future tax benefits to the extent that such benefits are more likely than not to be realized.
	We record a valuation allowance to reduce a deferred tax asset if based on the consideration of all available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. We evaluate our deferred income taxes quarterly to determine if a valuation allowance is required by considering all available evidence, including historical and projected taxable income and tax planning strategies. Any deferred tax asset subject to a valuation allowance is still available to us to offset future taxable income, subject to annual limitations in the event of an “ownership change” under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. We will adjust a previously established valuation allowance if we change our assessment of the amount of deferred income tax asset that is more likely than not to be realized.
	Income tax expense includes U.S. and international income taxes, plus the provision for U.S. taxes on undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries not deemed to be permanently invested. Undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries deemed to be permanently invested are used to invest in the growth of these operations.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition: Our revenue is derived principally from the sale of name brand and private brand products and services to consumers. Revenue is recognized, net of an estimate for customer refunds and product returns, when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.
	Certain products, such as wireless telephone handsets, require the customer to use the services of a third-party service provider. The third-party service provider pays us an upfront commission and, in some cases, a monthly recurring residual amount based upon the ongoing arrangement between the service provider and the customer. Our sale of an activated wireless handset is the single event required to meet the delivery criterion for both the upfront commission and the recurring residual revenue. Upfront commission revenue, net of estimated service deactivations, is generally recognized at the time an activated wireless handset is sold to the customer at the point-of-sale. Based on our extensive history in selling activated wireless handsets, we have been able to establish reliable deactivation estimates. Recurring residual income is recognized as earned under the terms of our contracts with the service providers, which is typically as the service provider bills its customer, generally on a monthly basis. Sales of wireless handsets and the related commissions and residual income are approximately 42 percent of our total revenue. Our three largest third-party wireless service providers are AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon.
Cost Of Products Sold	'
	Cost of Products Sold: Cost of products sold primarily includes the total cost of merchandise inventory sold, direct costs relating to merchandise acquisition and distribution (including depreciation and excise taxes), costs of services provided, in-bound freight expenses to our distribution centers, out-bound freight expenses to our retail outlets, physical inventory valuation adjustments and losses, customer shipping and handling charges, and certain vendor allowances (see “Vendor Allowances” below).
Vendor Allowances	'
	Vendor Allowances: We receive allowances from third-party service providers and product vendors through a variety of promotional programs and arrangements as a result of purchasing and promoting their products and services in the normal course of business. We consider vendor allowances received to be a reduction in the price of a vendor's products or services and record them as a component of inventory until the product is sold, at which point we record them as a component of cost of products sold unless the allowances represent reimbursement of specific, incremental and identifiable costs incurred to promote a vendor's products and services. In this case, we record the vendor reimbursement when earned as an offset to the associated expense incurred to promote the applicable products and/or services.
Advertising Costs	'
	Advertising Costs: Our advertising costs are expensed the first time the advertising takes place. We receive allowances from certain third-party service providers and product vendors that we record when earned as an offset to advertising expense incurred to promote the applicable products and/or services only if the allowances represent reimbursement of specific, incremental and identifiable costs (see “Vendor Allowances” above). Advertising expense was $176.2 million,  $175.8 million and $203.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation: We measure all employee stock-based compensation awards using a fair value method and record this expense in the consolidated financial statements. Our stock-based compensation relates to stock options, restricted stock awards, and other equity-based awards issued to our employees and directors. On the date that an award is granted, we determine the fair value of the award and recognize the compensation expense over the requisite service period, which typically is the period over which the award vests.
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements: Certain assets and liabilities are required to be measured at fair value either on a recurring or non-recurring basis. We estimate fair values based on one or more of the following valuation techniques: the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), or the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). See Note 12 - “Fair Value Measurements” for additional disclosures of our fair value measurements.
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities	'
	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities: We recognize all financial instruments that qualify for derivative instrument accounting at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in stockholders’ equity as a component of comprehensive income or as an adjustment to the carrying value of the hedged item. Changes in fair values of derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting are reported in earnings. Since the expiration of our interest rate swaps in May 2011, we have not held any derivative instruments.
Foreign Currency Translation	'
	Foreign Currency Translation: The functional currency of substantially all operations outside the U.S. is the applicable local currency. Translation gains or losses related to net assets located outside the United States are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss and are classified in the stockholders’ equity section of the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Discontinued Operations	'
	Discontinued Operations: We account for closed retail locations as discontinued operations when the operations and cash flows of a retail location being disposed of are eliminated from ongoing operations and we do not have any significant continuing involvement in its operations. In reaching the determination as to whether the cash flows of a retail location will be eliminated from our ongoing operations, we consider whether it is likely that customers will migrate to our other retail locations in the same geographic market.
Reclassifications	'
	Reclassifications: Certain amounts in the December 31, 2012 and 2011, financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the December 31, 2013, presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income, total assets, total liabilities, or total stockholders’ equity as previously reported.

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Dis1

Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net	'
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013		2012
	Receivables from vendors
	and service providers, net	$	144.2	$	315.3
	Trade accounts receivable		37.0		49.9
	Income tax receivable		9.8		64.4
	Other receivables		22.3		24.1
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		-1.4		-1.2
	Accounts and notes receivable, net	$	211.9	$	452.5
Change In Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	'
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013		2012		2011
	Beginning of year	$	1.2	$	1.4	$	1.4
	Provision for bad debts
	included in selling,
	general and
	administrative expense		0.2		0.1		0.1
	Uncollected receivables
	written off, net		--		-0.3		-0.1
	End of year	$	1.4	$	1.2	$	1.4
Other Current Assets, Net	'
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013		2012
	Restricted cash	$	66.0	$	26.5
	Prepaid rent		22.5		1.3
	Deferred income taxes		--		23.9
	Other		50.5		33.7
	Total other current assets, net	$	139.0	$	85.4
Property, Plant And Equipment, Net	'
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013		2012
	Land	$	2.4	$	2.5
	Buildings		61.4		62.9
	Furniture, fixtures, equipment
	and software		672.5		685.9
	Leasehold improvements		349.8		355.7
	Total PP&E		1,086.1		1,107.0
	Less accumulated depreciation
	and amortization		-898.9		-868
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	187.2	$	239.0
Other Assets, Net	'
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013		2012
	Deferred credit facility fees	$	21.6	$	1.7
	Notes receivable		10.4		12.2
	Deferred debt issuance costs		8.8		10.0
	Other		17.5		17.7
	Total other assets, net	$	58.3	$	41.6
Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities	'
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013		2012
	Insurance	$	62.5	$	58.7
	Sales and payroll taxes		28.3		41.6
	Payroll and bonuses		28.1		49.5
	Gift card deferred revenue		23.4		21.9
	Advertising		5.7		21.6
	Other		59.1		70.6
	Total accrued expenses and
	other current liabilities	$	207.1	$	263.9
Other Non-Current Liabilities	'
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013		2012
	Liability for unrecognized tax benefits	$	122.8	$	135.8
	Deferred compensation		23.5		27.0
	Deferred rent		22.9		24.7
	Deferred income taxes		--		21.2
	Other		18.0		14.5
	Total other non-current liabilities	$	187.2	$	223.2

Goodwill_Tables

Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Abstract]	'
Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill	'
			U.S.
			RadioShack
	(In millions)		Stores		Other(1)		Total
	Balances at December 31, 2011
	Goodwill		$	2.9	$	34.1	$	37.0
	Accumulated impairment losses			--		--		--
				2.9		34.1		37.0
	Acquisition of dealer			0.1		--		0.1
	Goodwill impairment			-3		--		-3
	Foreign currency translation adjustment			--		2.5		2.5
	Balances at December 31, 2012
	Goodwill			3.0		36.6		39.6
	Accumulated impairment losses			-3		--		-3
				--		36.6		36.6
	Foreign currency translation adjustment			--		-0.2		-0.2
	Goodwill impairment			--		-23.7		-23.7
	Balances at December 31, 2013
	Goodwill			3.0		36.4		39.4
	Accumulated impairment losses			-3		-23.7		-26.7
			$	--	$	12.7	$	12.7
	-1	Goodwill classified as Other in the above table primarily relates to goodwill recorded on our Mexican subsidiary reporting unit.

Indebtedness_And_Borrowing_Fac1

Indebtedness And Borrowing Facilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Indebtedness And Borrowing Facilities [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013		2012
	Term loan due in December 2018	$	250.0	$	--
	Credit facility term loan due in
	Dec-18		50.0		--
	Eight year 6.75% unsecured notes
	due in May 2019		325.0		325.0
	Five year 2.50% unsecured convertible
	notes due in August 2013		--		286.9
	Credit facility term loan
	due in January 2016		--		50.0
	Credit facility term loan
	due in September 2017		--		25.0
	Term loan due in September 2017		--		100.0
	Other		1.4		1.0
			626.4		787.9
	Unamortized debt discounts		-12.3		-10.2
			614.1		777.7
	Less current portion of:
	Convertible notes and other		1.1		286.9
	Unamortized debt discount		--		-8.2
			1.1		278.7
	Total long-term debt	$	613.0	$	499.0
Maturities Of Long-Term Debt	'
				Long-term
	(In millions)			Borrowings
	2014			$	1.1
	2015				0.2
	2016				0.1
	2017				--
	2018				300.0
	2019 and thereafter				325.0
	Total			$	626.4

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
		Foreign
		Currency		Pension
	(In millions)	Translation		Adjustments		Total
	Balances at December 31, 2011	$	-11.3	$	-0.6	$	-11.9
	Foreign currency translation adjustments		4.1		--		4.1
	Defined benefit pension plan adjustments		--		0.3		0.3
	Balances at December 31, 2012		-7.2		-0.3		-7.5
	Foreign currency translation adjustments		0.6		--		0.6
	Defined benefit pension plan adjustments		--		0.8		0.8
	Balances at December 31, 2013	$	-6.6	$	0.5	$	-6.1

StockBased_Incentive_Plans_Tab

Stock-Based Incentive Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Incentive Plans [Abstract]	'
Option Valuation Assumptions	'
	Valuation Assumptions (1)	2013			2012			2011
	Risk free interest rate (2)		1.6	%		1.0	%		1.6	%
	Expected dividend yield		0.0	%		4.9	%		2.0	%
	Expected stock price volatility (3)		57.1	%		55.4	%		43.0	%
	Expected life of stock options
	(in years) (4)		6.5			5.5			5.4
	-1	Forfeitures are estimated using historical experience and projected employee turnover. Forfeitures were estimated to be zero for all periods because of the low number of grant recipients.
	-2	Based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturity interest rate whose term is consistent with the expected life of our stock options.
	-3	We consider both the historical volatility of our stock price, as well as implied volatilities from exchange-traded options on our stock.
	-4	We estimate the expected life of stock options based upon historical experience.
Summary Of Stock Option Activity	'
									Remaining			Aggregate
			Shares			Weighted-average			Contractual Life			Intrinsic Value
			(in thousands)			Exercise Price			(in years)			(in millions)
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013			6,861		$	13.97
	Grants			7,097			3.48
	Exercised			--			--
	Expired			-4,244			14.33
	Forfeited			-2,583			7.78
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013			7,131		$	5.56			5.0		$	0.1
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013			1,594		$	12.76			1.0		$	--
Stock Option Awards By Exercise Price Range	'
					Options Outstanding									Options Exercisable
								Weighted-
					Shares			average						Shares
					Outstanding			Remaining			Weighted-			Exercisable		Weighted-
					at Dec. 31, 2013			Contractual Life			average			at Dec. 31, 2013		average
	Range of Exercise Prices				(in thousands)			(in years)			Exercise Price			(in thousands)		Exercise Price
	$	2.23	-	2.95		552			6.4		$	2.58			--	$	--
		3.00				2,500			6.2			3.00			--		--
		3.04	-	3.93		394			6.3			3.23			--		--
		4.13				2,014			6.2			4.13			--		--
		4.21	-	24.41		1,671			1.2			12.63			1,594		12.76
	$	2.23	-	24.41		7,131			5.0		$	5.56			1,594	$	12.76
Summary Of Restricted Stock Awards	'
					Weighted-
					average
		Shares			Fair Value
		(in thousands)			Per Share
	Non-vested at January 1, 2013		751		$	4.99
	Granted		1,872			3.05
	Vested or released		-885			4.04
	Canceled or forfeited		-367			3.95
	Non-vested at December 31, 2013		1,371		$	3.20
	-1	For plan participants age 55 and older, certain granted but unvested shares are released from the plan for tax withholdings on the participants’ behalf.

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate	'
		Year Ended December 31,
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Components of (loss) income
	from continuing operations:
	United States	$	-357.8		$	-75.4		$	135.9
	Foreign		-47.2			-2.8			-9.7
	(Loss) income from
	continuing operations
	before income taxes		-405			-78.2			126.2
	Statutory tax rate	x	35.0%		x	35.0%		x	35.0%
	Federal income tax (benefit)
	expense at statutory rate		-141.7			-27.4			44.2
	Change in valuation
	allowance		145.3			67.7			3.2
	Foreign tax branch benefit		-6.8			-5			-3.2
	Mexico goodwill impairment		8.3			--			--
	State income taxes,
	net of federal effect		-13			-3.8			2.8
	Stock-based compensation
	tax shortfall		3.8			1.7			0.9
	Income tax credits		-1.4			-0.5			-3.3
	Unrecognized tax benefits
	and accrued interest,
	net of indirect effect		-13			-0.9			2.5
	Other, net		5.5			0.8			0.4
	Total income tax
	(benefit)expense	$	-13		$	32.6		$	47.5
	Effective tax rate		3.2	%		-41.7	%		37.6	%
Components Of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
		Year Ended December 31,
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	-15.4		$	-37.8		$	20.9
	State		-2.4			-2.1			5.5
	Foreign		0.9			2.6			2.0
			-16.9			-37.3			28.4
	Deferred:
	Federal		1.3			57.2			16.7
	State		--			13.5			1.6
	Foreign		2.6			-0.8			0.8
			3.9			69.9			19.1
	Total income tax
	(benefit)expense	$	-13		$	32.6		$	47.5
Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities	'
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Federal net operating loss	$	132.0		$	--
	Inventory valuation adjustments		19.7			15.9
	Insurance reserves		15.7			14.4
	Reserve for estimated
	wireless service deactivations		2.8			14.1
	Deferred revenue		4.5			13.4
	Foreign branch net
	operating losses		18.3			12.1
	Indirect effect of unrecognized
	tax benefits		7.9			11.6
	Deferred compensation		9.1			10.1
	Stock-based compensation		4.7			8.0
	Accrued average rent		7.0			7.6
	State net operating loss, net
	of federal benefit		21.0			5.8
	Other		16.6			15.0
	Gross deferred tax assets		259.3			128.0
	Valuation allowance		-228.8			-80.9
	Total deferred tax assets		30.5			47.1
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Depreciation and amortization		13.5			29.7
	Deferred taxes on foreign operations		3.9			4.0
	Other		14.3			10.7
	Total deferred tax liabilities		31.7			44.4
	Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets	$	-1.2		$	2.7
Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities Included In Balance Sheets	'
		December 31,
	(In millions)	2013			2012
	Other current assets	$	--		$	23.9
	Other non-current assets		0.1			--
	Other current liabilities		-1.3			--
	Other non-current liabilities		--			-21.2
	Net deferred tax assets	$	-1.2		$	2.7
Summary Of Consolidated Valuation Allowance For Deferred Tax Assets	'
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of year	$	80.9		$	7.1		$	3.9
	Additions, charged to
	expense		145.3			67.7			3.2
	Additions, charged to
	discontinued operations		2.9			6.1
	Deductions		-0.3			--			--
	Balance at end of year	$	228.8		$	80.9		$	7.1
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of year	$	139.8		$	27.3		$	25.9
	Increases related to
	prior period tax positions		4.3			96.9			1.8
	Decreases related to
	prior period tax positions		-19.8			-2.9			-0.4
	Increases related to
	current period tax positions		0.3			19.3			1.8
	Settlements		-5			-0.3			-0.6
	Lapse in applicable
	statute of limitations		-0.5			-0.5			-1.2
	Balance at end of year	$	119.1		$	139.8		$	27.3

Net_Loss_Income_Per_Share_Tabl

Net (Loss) Income Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Net (Loss) Income Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Basic And Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Share Calculations	'
	(In millions)	2013			2012		2011
	Numerator:
	(Loss) income from
	continuing operations	$	-392		$	-110.8	$	78.7
	Discontinued operations,
	net of taxes		-8.2			-28.6		-6.5
	Net (loss) income	$	-400.2		$	-139.4	$	72.2
	Denominator:
	Weighted-average
	common shares
	outstanding		100.7			100.1		102.5
	Dilutive effect of
	stock-based awards		--			--		0.8
	Weighted-average shares
	for diluted net
	(loss) income per share		100.7			100.1		103.3
Common Stock Equivalents That Were Not Included In The Calculation Of Diluted Net Loss Per Share	'
	(In millions)	2013			2012		2011
	Employee stock
	options (1) (2)		7.1			6.9		6.3
	Warrants to purchase
	common stock (1) (3)		8.4			15.8		15.8
	Convertible debt
	instruments (1) (4)		--			12.1		15.8
		-1		For 2013 and 2012, these common stock equivalents were excluded from weighted-average shares for diluted net loss per share because the effect of their inclusion would reduce our net loss per share and would be antidilutive.
		-2		For 2011 these employee stock options were excluded from weighted-average shares for diluted net loss per share because the exercise prices exceeded the average market price of our common stock during the period, and the effect of their inclusion would be antidilutive.
		-3		These common stock equivalents were excluded because the exercise prices  ($35.88 per share for all periods) exceeded the average market price of our common stock during these periods, and the effect of their inclusion would be antidilutive.
		-4		These common stock equivalents were excluded because the exercise prices  ($23.77 per share for all periods) exceeded the average market price of our common stock during these periods, and the effect of their inclusion would be antidilutive.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Nonrecurring Basis	'
				Basis of Fair Value Measurements
				Quoted Prices		Significant
				in Active		Other		Significant
		Fair Value		Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
		of Assets		Identical Items		Inputs		Inputs
	(In millions)	(Liabilities)		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Long-lived assets held and used	$	9.6		--		--	$	9.6
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Long-lived assets held and used	$	3.2		--		--	$	3.2
	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Long-lived assets held and used	$	1.3		--		--	$	1.3
Carrying Amounts And Related Estimated Fair Value Of Debt Instruments	'
						Basis of Fair Value Measurements
						Quoted Prices		Significant
						in Active		Other		Significant
						Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
		Carrying		Fair Value		Identical Items		Inputs		Inputs
	(In millions)	Amount		of Liabilities		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	As of December 31, 2013
	2019 Notes	$	323.3	$	197.9		--	$	197.9		--
	Secured term loans	$	289.4	$	289.4		--		--	$	289.4
	Other	$	1.4	$	1.4		--		--	$	1.4
	As of December 31, 2012
	2013 Convertible Notes	$	278.7	$	265.9		--	$	265.9		--
	2019 Notes	$	323.0	$	198.3		--	$	198.3		--
	Secured term loans	$	175.0	$	175.0		--		--	$	175.0
	Other	$	1.0	$	1.0		--		--	$	1.0

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Future Minimum Rent Commitments	'
				Operating
	(In millions)			Leases
	2014			$	200.4
	2015				151.6
	2016				101.9
	2017				63.2
	2018				33.6
	2019 and thereafter				38.2
	Total minimum lease payments			$	588.9
Rent Expense	'
	(In millions)	2013		2012		2011
	Minimum rents	$	219.2	$	220.6	$	224.3
	Occupancy cost		28.2		29.1		35.3
	Contingency rents		3.4		4.2		4.1
	Total rent expense	$	250.8	$	253.9	$	263.7

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Revenue By Reportable Segment	'
			Year Ended December 31,
	(In millions)		2013		2012			2011
	U.S. RadioShack company-operated stores		$	3,094.9	$	3,456.5		$	3,663.3
	Other (1)			339.4		374.8			368.8
			$	3,434.3	$	3,831.3		$	4,032.1
		-1		Includes $3.0 million of franchise fee revenue for 2012 related to the opening of our first franchised stores in Southeast Asia.
Schedule Of Operating Income (Loss) By Reportable Segment And Reconciliation To Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	'
			Year Ended December 31,
	(In millions)		2013		2012			2011
	U.S. RadioShack company-operated stores (1) (2) (3) (4)		$	73.8	$	337.7		$	530.2
	Other (5) (6)			-12.1		36.3			20.9
				61.7		374.0			551.1
	Unallocated (7) (8) (9)			-405.7		-399			-377.1
	Operating (loss) income			-344		-25			174.0
	Interest income			2.2		1.9			3.1
	Interest expense			-52.3		-54.5			-46.8
	Other loss			-10.9		-0.6			-4.1
	(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes		$	-405	$	-78.2		$	126.2
		-1		Includes a goodwill impairment charge of $3.0 million for 2012.
		-2		Includes a charge to earnings of $23.4 million for 2011 related to a payment to T-Mobile in conjunction with our transition from offering T-Mobile products and services to offering Verizon products and services.
		-3		Includes a $10.1 million inventory write down and a fixed asset impairment charge of $11.2 million related to our proposed store closure program for 2013.
		-4		Includes $46.6 million of inventory losses resulting from the removal of products from the inventory assortment for 2013.
		-5		Includes a loss on the closing of our Chinese manufacturing plant of $11.4 million in 2011.
		-6		Includes a goodwill impairment charge related to our Mexican subsidiary of $23.7 million for 2013.
		-7		The unallocated category included in operating income relates to our overhead and corporate expenses that are not allocated to our operating segments for management reporting purposes. Unallocated costs include corporate departmental expenses such as labor and benefits, as well as advertising, insurance, distribution and information technology costs, plus certain unusual or infrequent gains or losses.
		-8		Includes severance costs of $8.5 million for 2012 related to the departure of our CEO and headcount reductions.
		-9		The operating loss for our unallocated category increased by $21.9 million from 2011 to 2012. This increase was primarily due to a decrease in intercompany profits earned by our supply chain operations related to the mix of products distributed.
Schedule Of Depreciation And Amortization By Reportable Segment	'
			Year Ended December 31,
	(In millions)		2013		2012			2011
	U.S. RadioShack company-operated stores		$	29.9	$	31.8		$	37.9
	Other			4.4		3.8			4.0
				34.3		35.6			41.9
	Unallocated (1)			36.1		38.7			36.2
	Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations			70.4		74.3			78.1
	Depreciation and amortization from discontinued operations			1.2		6.4			5.0
	Total depreciation and amortization		$	71.6	$	80.7		$	83.1
		-1		Depreciation and amortization included in the unallocated category primarily relate to our information technology assets.
Schedule of Net Sales And Operating Revenues By Products And Services	'
			Consolidated Net Sales and Operating Revenues
			Year Ended December 31,
	(In millions)		2013					2012				2011
	Mobility		$	1,799.7		52.4	%	$	2,008.6	52.4	%	$	2,014.8	50.0	%
	Retail			1,612.2		46.9			1,794.0	46.8			1,992.1	49.4
	Other sales (1)			22.4		0.7			28.7	0.8			25.2	0.6
	Consolidated net sales and
	operating revenues		$	3,434.3		100.0	%	$	3,831.3	100.0	%	$	4,032.1	100.0	%

Quarterly_Data_Tables

Quarterly Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Data [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information	'
			Three Months Ended
			March 31,		June 30,		September 30,		December 31,
	(In millions, except per share amounts)		2013		2013		2013		2013
	Net sales and operating revenues		$	849.0	$	844.5	$	805.4	$	935.4
	Cost of products sold (1) (2)			511.7		530.7		562.7		657.0
	Gross profit			337.3		313.8		242.7		278.4
	Operating expenses:
	Selling, general and administrative			337.9		336.9		343.3		389.3
	Depreciation and amortization			16.5		15.5		15.0		14.4
	Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill (3)			1.4		2.8		2.4		40.8
	Total operating expenses			355.8		355.2		360.7		444.5
	Operating loss			-18.5		-41.4		-118		-166.1
	Interest income			0.4		0.3		0.3		1.2
	Interest expense			-15		-14.1		-11.5		-11.7
	Other loss (4)			-0.3		--		--		-10.6
	Loss from continuing operations before income taxes			-33.4		-55.2		-129.2		-187.2
	Income tax expense (benefit)			1.4		-1.8		-16.8		4.2
	Loss from continuing operations			-34.8		-53.4		-112.4		-191.4
	Discontinued operations, net of income taxes			-8.5		0.3		--		--
	Net loss		$	-43.3	$	-53.1	$	-112.4	$	-191.4
	Basic and diluted net loss per share:
	Loss per share from continuing operations		$	-0.35	$	-0.53	$	-1.11	$	-1.9
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			-0.08		--		--		--
	Net loss per share		$	-0.43	$	-0.53	$	-1.11	$	-1.9
	Shares used in computing net loss per share:
	Basic and diluted			100.4		100.7		101.0		101.0
	Comprehensive loss		$	-39	$	-56.7	$	-113.2	$	-189.9
		-1		The third quarter includes inventory losses of $46.6 million resulting from the removal of products from the inventory assortment.
		-2		The fourth quarter includes a $10.1 million inventory write down related to our proposed store closure program.
		-3		The fourth quarter includes a goodwill impairment charge related to our Mexican subsidiary of $23.7 million and an $11.2 million fixed asset impairment charge related to our proposed store closure program.
		-4		The fourth quarter includes a $10.6 million debt extinguishment charge related to our repayment of debt in December 2013.
	The sum of the quarterly net income per share amounts may not total to each full year amount because these computations are made independently for each quarter and for the full year and take into account the weighted-average number of common stock equivalent shares outstanding for each period, including the effect of dilutive securities for that period.
			Three Months Ended
			March 31,		June 30,		September 30,		December 31,
	(In millions, except per share amounts)		2012		2012		2012		2012
	Net sales and operating revenues (1)		$	913.3	$	848.6	$	898.0	$	1,171.4
	Cost of products sold			543.2		508.4		557.2		752.1
	Gross profit			370.1		340.2		340.8		419.3
	Operating expenses:
	Selling, general and administrative (2) (3)			345.3		337.0		354.0		383.5
	Depreciation and amortization			17.2		16.3		16.0		16.4
	Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill (4)			0.5		1.0		4.8		3.4
	Total operating expenses			363.0		354.3		374.8		403.3
	Operating income (loss)			7.1		-14.1		-34		16.0
	Interest income			0.5		0.3		0.5		0.6
	Interest expense			-13.1		-12.9		-13.2		-15.3
	Other loss			--		--		-0.6		--
	(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes			-5.5		-26.7		-47.3		1.3
	Income tax (benefit) expense (5)			-0.8		-10.5		-15.9		59.8
	Loss from continuing operations			-4.7		-16.2		-31.4		-58.5
	Discontinued operations, net of income taxes			-3.3		-4.8		-15.7		-4.8
	Net loss		$	-8	$	-21	$	-47.1	$	-63.3
	Basic and diluted net loss per share:
	Loss per share from continuing operations		$	-0.05	$	-0.16	$	-0.31	$	-0.58
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			-0.03		-0.05		-0.16		-0.05
	Net loss per share		$	-0.08	$	-0.21	$	-0.47	$	-0.63
	Shares used in computing net loss per share:
	Basic and diluted			99.8		100.1		100.1		100.2
	Comprehensive loss		$	-2.4	$	-23.9	$	-44.6	$	-64.1
		-1		The third quarter includes $3.0 million of franchise fee revenue related to the opening of our first franchised stores in Southeast Asia.
		-2		The third quarter includes severance costs of $8.5 million related to the departure of our CEO and headcount reductions.
		-3		The fourth quarter includes an adjustment to reduce occupancy expense by $1.4 million.
		-4		The third quarter includes a goodwill impairment charge of $3.0 million for our U.S. RadioShack company-operated stores reporting unit.
	-5		The fourth quarter includes an increase to income tax expense of $60.9 million related to a valuation allowance with respect to our U.S. federal deferred tax assets and our remaining state deferred tax assets.

Supplemental_Guarantor_Financi1

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Comprehensive Income	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
		RadioShack				Non-
		Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
	(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
	Net sales and operating revenues	$	3,354.3	$	2,765.3	$	147.1	$	-2,832.40	$	3,434.3
	Cost of products sold		2,278.1		2,714.1		102.3		-2,832.40		2,262.1
	Gross profit		1,076.2		51.2		44.8		--		1,172.2
	Operating expenses:
	Selling, general and administrative		1,348.7		4.1		54.6		--		1,407.4
	Depreciation and amortization		58.1		--		3.3		--		61.4
	Impairment of long-lived assets		23.3		--		24.1		--		47.4
	Total operating expenses		1,430.1		4.1		82.0		--		1,516.2
	Operating (loss) income		-353.9		47.1		-37.2		--		-344
	Interest income		1.6		11.2		5.8		-16.4		2.2
	Interest expense		-68		--		-0.7		16.4		-52.3
	Other loss		-10.9		--		--		--		-10.9
	(Loss) income from continuing operations
	before income taxes		-431.2		58.3		-32.1		--		-405
	Income tax (benefit) expense		-13.2		-3.6		3.8		--		-13
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of income taxes		17.8		-37.2		--		19.4		--
	(Loss) income from continuing operations		-400.2		24.7		-35.9		19.4		-392
	Discontinued operations, net of income taxes		--		-8.2		--		--		-8.2
	Net (loss) income	$	-400.2	$	16.5	$	-35.9	$	19.4	$	-400.2
	Comprehensive (loss) income	$	-398.8	$	16.8	$	-35.4	$	18.6	$	-398.8
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
		RadioShack				Non-
		Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
	(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
	Net sales and operating revenues	$	4,103.1	$	3,499.5	$	145.0	$	-3,916.30	$	3,831.3
	Cost of products sold		2,773.2		3,409.6		94.4		-3,916.30		2,360.9
	Gross profit		1,329.9		89.9		50.6		--		1,470.4
	Operating expenses:
	Selling, general and administrative		1,364.1		9.5		46.2		--		1,419.8
	Depreciation and amortization		63.6		--		2.3		--		65.9
	Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill		9.7		--		--		--		9.7
	Total operating expenses		1,437.4		9.5		48.5		--		1,495.4
	Operating (loss) income		-107.5		80.4		2.1		--		-25
	Interest income		0.7		11.2		5.9		-15.9		1.9
	Interest expense		-70		--		-0.4		15.9		-54.5
	Other loss		-0.6		--		--		--		-0.6
	(Loss) income from continuing operations
	before income taxes		-177.4		91.6		7.6		--		-78.2
	Income tax (benefit) expense		-31.6		61.9		2.3		--		32.6
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of income taxes		6.4		3.7		--		-10.1		--
	(Loss) income from continuing operations		-139.4		33.4		5.3		-10.1		-110.8
	Discontinued operations, net of income taxes		--		-28.6		--		--		-28.6
	Net (loss) income	$	-139.4	$	4.8	$	5.3	$	-10.1	$	-139.4
	Comprehensive (loss) income	$	-135	$	8.5	$	9.2	$	-17.7	$	-135
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
		RadioShack				Non-
		Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
	(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
	Net sales and operating revenues	$	4,288.2	$	3,582.3	$	149.5	$	-3,987.90	$	4,032.1
	Cost of products sold		2,821.1		3,371.5		105.0		-3,987.90		2,309.7
	Gross profit		1,467.1		210.8		44.5		--		1,722.4
	Operating expenses:
	Selling, general and administrative		1,422.8		4.9		47.0		--		1,474.7
	Depreciation and amortization		68.0		--		2.6		--		70.6
	Impairment of long-lived assets		3.1		--		--		--		3.1
	Total operating expenses		1,493.9		4.9		49.6		--		1,548.4
Operating (loss) income		-26.8		205.9		-5.1		--		174.0
Interest income		1.8		10.3		5.8		-14.8		3.1
Interest expense		-61.5		--		-0.1		14.8		-46.8
Other loss		-4.1		--		--		--		-4.1
(Loss) income from continuing operations
before income taxes		-90.6		216.2		0.6		--		126.2
Income tax (benefit) expense		-35.6		79.6		3.5		--		47.5
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of income taxes		127.2		-4.6		--		-122.6		--
Income (loss) from continuing operations		72.2		132.0		-2.9		-122.6		78.7
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes		--		-6.5		--		--		-6.5
Net income (loss)	$	72.2	$	125.5	$	-2.9	$	-122.6	$	72.2
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	64.6	$	118.6	$	-9.9	$	-108.7	$	64.6
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets	'
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
	At December 31, 2013
		RadioShack				Non-
		Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
	(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	37.9	$	121.2	$	20.7	$	--	$	179.8
	Accounts and notes receivable, net		206.7		1.6		3.6		--		211.9
	Inventories		762.4		14.7		25.2		--		802.3
	Other current assets		132.8		0.9		5.3		--		139.0
	Intercompany receivables		--		312.3		6.2		-318.5		--
	Intercompany notes receivable		--		1,675.0		--		-1,675.00		--
	Total current assets		1,139.8		2,125.7		61.0		-1,993.50		1,333.0
	Property, plant and equipment, net		175.0		0.8		11.4		--		187.2
	Goodwill, net		--		0.5		12.2		--		12.7
	Other assets, net		43.2		2.0		13.1		--		58.3
	Investment in subsidiaries		2,060.6		37.9		--		-2,098.50		--
	Total assets	$	3,418.6	$	2,166.9	$	97.7	$	-4,092.00	$	1,591.2
	Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Current maturities of long-term debt	$	1.1	$	--	$	--	$	--	$	1.1
	Accounts payable		304.9		50.2		21.3		--		376.4
	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		173.0		26.5		7.6		--		207.1
	Intercompany payables		300.7		--		17.8		-318.5		--
	Intercompany notes payable		1,675.0		--		--		-1,675.00		--
	Total current liabilities		2,454.7		76.7		46.7		-1,993.50		584.6
	Long-term debt, excluding current maturities		613.0		--		--		--		613.0
	Other non-current liabilities		144.5		40.5		2.2		--		187.2
	Total liabilities		3,212.2		117.2		48.9		-1,993.50		1,384.8
	Stockholders’ equity		206.4		2,049.7		48.8		-2,098.50		206.4
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,418.6	$	2,166.9	$	97.7	$	-4,092.00	$	1,591.2
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
	At December 31, 2012
		RadioShack				Non-
		Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
	(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	84.9	$	430.5	$	20.3	$	--	$	535.7
	Accounts and notes receivable, net		381.0		69.6		1.9		--		452.5
	Inventories		804.8		62.7		40.8		--		908.3
	Other current assets		74.8		4.2		6.4		--		85.4
	Intercompany receivables		--		146.9		--		-146.9		--
	Intercompany notes receivable		--		1,354.5		--		-1,354.50		--
	Total current assets		1,345.5		2,068.4		69.4		-1,501.40		1,981.9
	Property, plant and equipment, net		218.5		6.3		14.2		--		239.0
	Goodwill, net		--		0.5		36.1		--		36.6
	Other assets, net		30.7		0.1		10.8		--		41.6
	Investment in subsidiaries		2,041.0		77.8		--		-2,118.80		--
	Total assets	$	3,635.7	$	2,153.1	$	130.5	$	-3,620.20	$	2,299.1
	Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Current maturities of long-term debt	$	278.7	$	--	$	--	$	--	$	278.7
	Accounts payable		373.0		36.5		26.1		--		435.6
	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		217.6		36.4		9.9		--		263.9
	Intercompany payables		141.7		--		5.2		-146.9		--
	Intercompany notes payable		1,354.5		--		--		-1,354.50		--
	Total current liabilities		2,365.5		72.9		41.2		-1,501.40		978.2
	Long-term debt, excluding current maturities		499.0		--		--		--		499.0
	Other non-current liabilities		172.5		50.5		0.2		--		223.2
	Total liabilities		3,037.0		123.4		41.4		-1,501.40		1,700.4
	Stockholders’ equity		598.7		2,029.7		89.1		-2,118.80		598.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,635.7	$	2,153.1	$	130.5	$	-3,620.20	$	2,299.1
Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Cash Flows	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
		RadioShack				Non-
		Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
	(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
	Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	-142.9	$	176.6	$	3.8	$	-1.7	$	35.8
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Additions to property, plant and equipment		-40.2		--		-2.1		--		-42.3
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment		6.5		--		--		--		6.5
	Changes in restricted cash		-39.5		--		--		--		-39.5
	Other investing activities		-2.9		-2.9		-2.9		5.8		-2.9
	Return of capital from subsidiary		6.0		6.0		--		-12		--
	Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		-70.1		3.1		-5		-6.2		-78.2
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		289.2		--		--		--		289.2
	Payments of debt issuance costs		-32.5		--		--		--		-32.5
	Principal amount of long-term debt repayments		-461.9		--		--		--		-461.9
	Payments of dividends		--		--		-1.7		1.7		--
	Changes in cash overdrafts		-108.3		--		--		--		-108.3
	Payment of capital distribution		--		-6		-6		12.0		--
	Capital contribution		--		2.9		2.9		-5.8		--
	Change in intercompany receivable/payable		479.5		-485.9		6.4		--		0.0
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		166.0		-489		1.6		7.9		-313.5
	Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		-47		-309.3		0.4		--		-355.9
	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		84.9		430.5		20.3		--		535.7
	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	37.9	$	121.2	$	20.7	$	--	$	179.8
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
		RadioShack				Non-
		Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
	(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
	Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	-65.9	$	27.9	$	-2.9	$	-2.1	$	-43
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Additions to property, plant and equipment		-58.7		-1.4		-7.7		--		-67.8
	Changes in restricted cash		-26.5		--		--		--		-26.5
	Other investing activities		0.1		--		--		--		0.1
	Net cash used in investing activities		-85.1		-1.4		-7.7		--		-94.2
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		175.0		--		--		--		175.0
	Payments of debt issuance costs		-7.3		--		--		--		-7.3
	Principal amount of long-term debt repayments		-88.1		--		--		--		-88.1
	Payments of dividends		-24.9		--		-2.1		2.1		-24.9
	Changes in cash overdrafts		26.5		--		--		--		26.5
	Change in intercompany receivable/payable		0.1		-0.9		0.8		--		--
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		81.3		-0.9		-1.3		2.1		81.2
	Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		-69.7		25.6		-11.9		--		-56
	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		154.6		404.9		32.2		--		591.7
	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	84.9	$	430.5	$	20.3	$	--	$	535.7
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
		RadioShack				Non-
		Corporation		Guarantor		Guarantor
	(In millions)	(Parent Co.)		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	95.2	$	134.0	$	-9.8	$	-1.5	$	217.9
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Additions to property, plant and equipment		-64.2		-14.8		-3.1		--		-82.1
	Other investing activities		2.0		--		--		--		2.0
	Net cash used in investing activities		-62.2		-14.8		-3.1		--		-80.1
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		322.5		--		--		--		322.5
	Payments of debt issuance costs		-7.1		--		--		--		-7.1
	Principal amount of long-term debt repayments		-306.8		--		--		--		-306.8
	Payments of dividends		-49.6		--		-1.5		1.5		-49.6
Changes in cash overdrafts		32.8		--		--		--		32.8
Purchases of treasury stock		-113.3		--		--		--		-113.3
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		6.0		--		--		--		6.0
Change in intercompany receivable/payable		127.4		-141.7		14.3		--		0.0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		11.9		-141.7		12.8		1.5		-115.5
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		44.9		-22.5		-0.1		--		22.3
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		109.7		427.4		32.3		--		569.4
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	154.6	$	404.9	$	32.2	$	--	$	591.7

Description_Of_Business_Detail

Description Of Business (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

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RadioShack De Mexico [Member]

U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member]

United States Distribution Centers [Member]

Online Customers [Member]

Discontinued Operations [Member]

Discontinued Operations [Member]

Discontinued Operations [Member]

Discontinued Operations [Member]

Dealer Outlets [Member]

Dealer Outlets [Member]

Dealer Outlets [Member]

Store Closure Program [Member]

Store Closure Program [Member]

Forecast [Member]

store

store

store

store

Target Stores [Member]

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RadioShack De Mexico [Member]

Outside North American [Member]

Store Closure Program [Member]

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item

store

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Description Of Business [Line Items]

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Number of Stores

'

4,297

274

4,297

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'

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1,522

943

5

42

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'

1,100

Number of distribution centers

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1

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3

1

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'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

Net sales and operating revenues from discontinued operations

'

'

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'

$72.20

$426.50

$408.80

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'

'

'

'

'

Pretax income from discontinued operations

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'

'

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7.9

35.9

10.5

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'

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Fixed assets write down

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'

'

'

'

'

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11.2

11.2

'

Inventory write down

$46.60

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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$10.10

$10.10

'

Summary_Of_Significant_Account2

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

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Sales [Member]

Sales [Member]

Sales [Member]

Wireless Handsets Related Commissions And Residual Income [Member]

2018 Credit Agreement [Member]

2018 Credit Agreement [Member]

Buildings [Member]

Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment And Software [Member]

Capitalized Software Costs [Member]

Buildings [Member]

Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment And Software [Member]

Capitalized Software Costs [Member]

Sales [Member]

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash equivalents, weighted average annualized interest rate

0.20%

0.20%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash equivalents

$124.40

$408.20

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Bank Overdrafts

'

108.3

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding checks in excess of deposits with banks

8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Length of credit facility, in years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'5 years

Total borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

585

585

Restricted cash

66

26.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Average payment term for wireless service provider receivables, days

'45 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Useful lives

'

'

'

'10 years

'2 years

'3 years

'40 years

'15 years

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unamortized balance of capitalized software costs

40.1

39.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortization of computer software

13.2

13.5

12.6

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

% of Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

42.00%

'

'

Advertising expense

$176.20

$175.80

$203.10

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Dis2

Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures (Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Receivables from vendors and service providers, net	$144.20	$315.30
Trade accounts receivable	37	49.9
Income tax receivable	9.8	64.4
Other receivables	22.3	24.1
Allowance for doubtful accounts	-1.4	-1.2
Accounts and notes receivable, net	$211.90	$452.50

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Dis3

Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures (Change In Allowance For Doubtful Accounts) (Details) (Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$1.20	$1.40	$1.40
Provision for bad debts included in selling, general and administrative expense	0.2	0.1	0.1
Uncollected receivables written off, net	'	0.3	0.1
Balance at end of year	$1.40	$1.20	$1.40

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Dis4

Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures (Other Current Assets, Net) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Restricted cash	$66	$26.50
Prepaid rent	22.5	1.3
Deferred income taxes	'	23.9
Other	50.5	33.7
Total other current assets, net	$139	$85.40

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Dis5

Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures (Property, Plant And Equipment, Net) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'
Total PP&E	$1,086.10	$1,107
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-898.9	-868
Property, plant and equipment, net	187.2	239
Land [Member]	'	'
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'
Total PP&E	2.4	2.5
Buildings [Member]	'	'
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'
Total PP&E	61.4	62.9
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment And Software [Member]	'	'
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'
Total PP&E	672.5	685.9
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'
Total PP&E	$349.80	$355.70

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Dis6

Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures (Other Assets, Net) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred credit facility fees	$21.60	$1.70
Notes receivable	10.4	12.2
Deferred debt issuance costs	8.8	10
Other	17.5	17.7
Total other assets, net	$58.30	$41.60

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Dis7

Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures (Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Insurance	$62.50	$58.70
Sales and payroll taxes	28.3	41.6
Payroll and bonuses	28.1	49.5
Gift card deferred revenue	23.4	21.9
Advertising	5.7	21.6
Other	59.1	70.6
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$207.10	$263.90

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Dis8

Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures (Other Non-Current Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits	$122.80	$135.80
Deferred compensation	23.5	27
Deferred rent	22.9	24.7
Deferred income taxes	'	21.2
Other	18	14.5
Other non-current liabilities	$187.20	$223.20

Goodwill_Narrative_Details

Goodwill (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013
				U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member]	U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member]	U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member]	U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member]	Mexican Subsidiary [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	$39.40	$39.60	$37	$3	$3	$3	$2.90	$35.90
Goodwill, net	12.7	36.6	37	'	'	'	2.9	12.2
Goodwill impairment	$23.70	$3	'	$3	$3	'	'	$23.70

Goodwill_Changes_In_Caryying_A

Goodwill (Changes In Caryying Amount Of Goodwill by Reportable Segment) (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member]

U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member]

U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member]

U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member]

Other [Member]

Other [Member]

Other [Member]

Goodwill [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill

$39.40

$39.60

$37

$3

$3

$3

$2.90

$36.40

[1]

$36.60

[1]

$34.10

[1]

Accumulated impairment losses

-26.7

-3

'

'

-3

-3

'

-23.7

[1]

'

'

Goodwill, net

12.7

36.6

37

'

'

'

2.9

12.7

[1]

36.6

[1]

34.1

[1]

Acquisition of dealer

'

0.1

'

'

0.1

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill impairment

-23.7

-3

'

-3

-3

'

'

-23.7

[1]

'

'

Foreign currency translation adjustment

($0.20)

$2.50

'

'

'

'

'

($0.20)

[1]

$2.50

[1]

'

[1]

Goodwill classified as Other in the above table primarily relates to goodwill recorded on our Mexican subsidiary reporting unit.

Indebtedness_And_Borrowing_Fac2

Indebtedness And Borrowing Facilities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

2018 Credit Facility [Member]

Credit Agreement Term Loan Due December 2018 [Member]

Term Loan Due December 2018 [Member]

2016 Credit Facility [Member]

2016 Credit Facility [Member]

Credit Facility Term Loan Due January 2016 [Member]

Credit Facility Term Loan Due January 2016 [Member]

Credit Facility Term Loan Due September 2017 [Member]

Credit Facility Term Loan Due September 2017 [Member]

Secured Term Loan Due September 2017 [Member]

Secured Term Loan Due September 2017 [Member]

2019 Notes [Member]

2019 Notes [Member]

2019 Notes [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Prime Rate [Member]

Prime Rate [Member]

Prime Rate [Member]

Prime Rate [Member]

Prime Rate [Member]

Prime Rate [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

2018 Credit Agreement [Member]

2018 Credit Agreement [Member]

2018 Credit Agreement [Member]

item

item

2018 Credit Facility [Member]

2018 Credit Facility [Member]

Credit Agreement Term Loan Due December 2018 [Member]

Term Loan Due December 2018 [Member]

Credit Facility Term Loan Due January 2016 [Member]

Credit Facility Term Loan Due September 2017 [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Credit Agreement Term Loan Due December 2018 [Member]

Term Loan Due December 2018 [Member]

Credit Facility Term Loan Due January 2016 [Member]

Credit Facility Term Loan Due September 2017 [Member]

Secured Term Loan Due September 2017 [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

2018 Credit Facility [Member]

2018 Credit Facility [Member]

2018 Credit Facility [Member]

2018 Credit Facility [Member]

2018 Credit Facility [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$585,000,000

$585,000,000

'

Amount of term loans provided by credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

50,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Credit facility maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4-Jan-16

'

4-Jan-16

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10-Dec-18

Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

535,000,000

'

'

'

450,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.00%

10.00%

3.50%

3.50%

1.00%

1.50%

10.00%

4.00%

11.00%

4.50%

4.50%

'

2.00%

2.50%

'

'

'

Minimum interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11.50%

'

'

11.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Sub-limit for issuance of standby and commercial letters of credit

'

'

'

'

'

'

150,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Letter of credit fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

2.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Commitment fees percent of unused portion of credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Approximate minimum availability block, percentage of revolving borrowing base

'

'

'

'

'

'

1000.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revolving borrowing base threshhold for additional reduced available borrowing capacit

'

'

'

'

'

'

150,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Springing block

'

'

'

'

'

'

35,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Credit facility current borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

429,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Letters of credit issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

55,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Credit faciity, remaining borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

374,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument face amount

626,400,000

'

'

626,400,000

787,900,000

'

'

50,000,000

250,000,000

'

'

'

50,000,000

'

25,000,000

'

100,000,000

325,000,000

325,000,000

325,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net proceeds

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

47,700,000

237,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

315,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from issuance

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

240,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt issuance cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

800,000

3,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of lenders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Threshold on payments made subject to prepayment premiums

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Prepayment premium percentage in year one

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Prepayment premium percentage in year two

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Prepayment premium percentage in year three

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Prepayment premium percentage in year four

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate of debt instrument

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.75%

6.75%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on extinguishment of debt

10,600,000

[1]

300,000

[1]

600,000

10,900,000

600,000

4,100,000

'

'

'

1,800,000

'

'

900,000

'

600,000

7,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument, issuance date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3-May-11

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Initial issuance discount

12,300,000

'

'

12,300,000

10,200,000

'

'

1,500,000

9,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate consideration

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$48,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$322,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effective annual interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.88%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

31-Dec-18

31-Dec-18

'

'

31-Jan-16

'

30-Sep-17

27-Sep-17

'

27-Sep-17

15-May-19

15-May-19

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Length of credit facility, in years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'5 years

'

Interest payable terms

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'semiannually, in arrears, on May 15 and November 15

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

The fourth quarter includes a $10.6 million debt extinguishment charge related to our repayment of debt in December 2013.

Indebtedness_And_Borrowing_Fac3

Indebtedness And Borrowing Facilities (Narrative II) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Aug. 01, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2008

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2001

2013 Convertible Notes [Member]

2013 Convertible Notes [Member]

2013 Convertible Notes [Member]

2013 Convertible Notes [Member]

2013 Convertible Notes [Member]

2013 Convertible Notes [Member]

2013 Convertible Notes [Member]

2011 Long-Term Notes [Member]

2011 Long-Term Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument face amount

$626,400,000

'

'

'

'

$626,400,000

$787,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

$286,900,000

'

$375,000,000

'

$350,000,000

Maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1-Aug-13

'

'

Interest rate of debt instrument

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.50%

'

'

2.50%

'

7.38%

Interest payable terms

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'semiannually, in arrears, on February 1 and August 1

'

'

'

'

'November 15 and May 15 of each year

Principal amounts for conversion

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

1,000

1,000

'

'

'

Conversion rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

42.0746

42.0746

42.0746

'

'

'

Conversion price per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$23.77

$23.77

$23.77

'

'

'

Dividends paid

'

'

'

$0.13

$0.13

'

'

$0.50

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Convertible notes effective conversion price

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$35.88

'

'

'

'

'

Percent of effective conversion premium over conversion price

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of debt repurchased

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

214,400,000

88,100,000

72,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash paid to purchase debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

84,600,000

71,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total cash consideration for debt repurchase

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

84,800,000

71,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principal amount of long-term debt repayments

'

'

'

'

'

461,900,000

88,100,000

306,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accrued and unpaid interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on extinguishment of debt

10,600,000

[1]

300,000

[1]

600,000

'

'

10,900,000

600,000

4,100,000

'

600,000

300,000

'

'

'

'

4,100,000

'

Aggregate amount of debt outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

286,900,000

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument, issuance date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1-Aug-08

'

'

'

'

'

Equity component of convertible notes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

73,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Annual interest rate calculated for similar debt instrument

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7.60%

'

'

Carrying value of convertible notes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

278,700,000

346,900,000

'

'

'

Interest paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,500,000

8,700,000

9,400,000

'

'

'

Recognized non-cash interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

7,300,000

16,300,000

16,300,000

'

'

'

6,900,000

16,000,000

16,100,000

'

'

'

Payments of debt issuance costs

'

'

'

'

'

32,500,000

7,300,000

7,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unamortized debt issuance costs

$8,800,000

'

'

'

'

$8,800,000

$10,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

The fourth quarter includes a $10.6 million debt extinguishment charge related to our repayment of debt in December 2013.

Indebtedness_And_Borrowing_Fac4

Indebtedness And Borrowing Facilities (Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2008

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Term Loan Due December 2018 [Member]

Credit Agreement Term Loan Due December 2018 [Member]

2019 Notes [Member]

2019 Notes [Member]

2019 Notes [Member]

2013 Convertible Notes [Member]

2013 Convertible Notes [Member]

2013 Convertible Notes [Member]

2013 Convertible Notes [Member]

Credit Facility Term Loan Due January 2016 [Member]

Credit Facility Term Loan Due January 2016 [Member]

Credit Facility Term Loan Due September 2017 [Member]

Credit Facility Term Loan Due September 2017 [Member]

Term Loan Due In September 2017 [Member]

Term Loan Due In September 2017 [Member]

Secured Term Loan Due September 2017 [Member]

Other [Member]

Other [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument face amount

$626,400,000

$787,900,000

$250,000,000

$50,000,000

$325,000,000

$325,000,000

$325,000,000

$375,000,000

'

$286,900,000

'

'

$50,000,000

'

$25,000,000

'

$100,000,000

$100,000,000

$1,400,000

$1,000,000

Unsecured convertible notes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

278,700,000

346,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unamortized debt discounts

-12,300,000

-10,200,000

-9,200,000

-1,500,000

'

-2,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term Debt, Total

614,100,000

777,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Less current portion of notes payable

1,100,000

286,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Less current portion of unamortized debt discount

'

-8,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total current maturities of long-term debt

1,100,000

278,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total long-term debt

$613,000,000

$499,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate of debt instrument

'

'

'

'

6.75%

6.75%

'

2.50%

2.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maturity date

'

'

31-Dec-18

31-Dec-18

15-May-19

15-May-19

'

1-Aug-13

'

'

'

31-Jan-16

'

30-Sep-17

27-Sep-17

30-Sep-17

'

27-Sep-17

'

'

Indebtedness_And_Borrowing_Fac5

Indebtedness And Borrowing Facilities (Maturities Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Indebtedness And Borrowing Facilities [Abstract]	'	'
2014	$1,100,000	'
2015	200,000	'
2016	100,000	'
2017	'	'
2018	300,000,000	'
2019 and thereafter	325,000,000	'
Total	$626,400,000	$787,900,000

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended				1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2008	Oct. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011
							2011 Share Repurchase Program [Member]	2011 Share Repurchase Program [Member]	2011 Share Repurchase Program [Member]	2008 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid	$0.13	$0.13	'	'	$0.50	'	'	'	'	'
Share repurchase program, authorized amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	$200,000,000	'	'	'
Repurchase common stock, amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	11,900,000	'	101,400,000
Repurchase shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	900,000	'	6,300,000
Remaining authorized repurchase amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	188,100,000	'
Amount paid for forward purchase option contract	'	'	'	'	'	86,300,000	'	'	'	'
Shares of common stock indexed to convertible note hedge	'	'	'	15,800,000	15,800,000	'	'	'	'	'
Strike price of convertible note hedge	'	'	'	$23.77	$23.77	'	'	'	'	'
Warrants exercisable, shares	'	'	8,400,000	15,800,000	15,800,000	'	'	'	'	'
Strike price of warrants	'	'	35.88	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds for the sale of warrants	'	'	'	'	'	$39,900,000	'	'	'	'
Warrants settlement date, beginning	'	'	1-Nov-13	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Warrants settlement date, ending	'	'	31-Mar-14	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Stockholders_Equity_Schedule_O

Stockholders' Equity (Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Foreign Currency Translation

Foreign Currency Translation

Foreign Currency Translation

Pension Adjustments

Pension Adjustments

Pension Adjustments

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]

Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balances

$206.40

$598.70

$753.30

($6.60)

($7.20)

($11.30)

$0.50

($0.30)

($0.60)

($6.10)

($7.50)

($11.90)

($4.30)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

0.6

4.1

-8.5

0.6

4.1

'

'

'

'

0.6

4.1

'

'

Defined benefit pension plan adjustments

($0.80)

($0.30)

$0.10

'

'

'

$0.80

$0.30

'

$0.80

$0.30

'

'

Severance_Costs_And_Exit_Activ1

Severance Costs And Exit Activities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
		Headcount Reduction [Member]	Executive Severance [Member]	Executive Severance [Member]	Executive Severance [Member]	Plant Closure [Member]	Plant Closure [Member]
		employee		Cash Charge [Member]	Accelerated Vesting Of Stock Awards [Member]	employee
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Employee seperation charges	$8.50	$2.90	$5.60	$4	$1.60	$7.70	'
Number of plant employees terminated	'	150	'	'	'	1,500	'
Net loss on the closing of Chinese manufacturing plant	'	'	'	'	'	'	11.4
Foreign currency exchange loss	'	'	'	'	'	1.5	'
Inventory valuation loss, accelerated depreciation and other general and administrative costs recorded during period	'	'	'	'	'	$2.20	'

StockBased_Incentive_Plans_Inc

Stock-Based Incentive Plans (Incentive Stock Plans) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2006
				Incentive Stock Plans [Member]	1997 Incentive Stock Plan [Member]	1999 Incentive Stock Plan [Member]	2001 Incentive Stock Plan [Member]	2009 Incentive Stock Plan [Member]	2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]	Non-Plan Options [Member]	Non-Plan Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Grants of options vesting period, years	'	'	'	'3 years	'	'	'	'	'	'7 years	'
Grants of options term, minimum, years	'	'	'	'7 years	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Grants of options term, maximum, years	'	'	'	'10 years	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Authorized shares	'	'	'	'	11,000,000	9,500,000	9,200,000	11,000,000	'	'	'
Plan expiration date	'	'	'	'	27-Feb-07	23-Feb-09	'	'	24-Mar-23	'	'
Stock options outstanding	7,131,000	6,861,000	'	'	0	11,000	700,000	1,400,000	2,600,000	'	'
Ratio of each share granted to reduce number of shares available for grant	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1.68	'	'	'
Unvested restricted stock outstanding	1,371,000	751,000	'	'	'	'	'	1,400,000	0	'	'
Shares available for grant	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	16,700,000	'	'
Stock units outstanding	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	202,000	'	'
Stock options available for grant	1,594,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	13,800,000	'	'
Reduced number of shares available for grant for each share or unit granted	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1.96	'	'
Options granted in period	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	230,000	'	2,500,000
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options	$1.46	$2.38	$4.84	'	'	'	'	'	$3.65	'	'
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised	$0	$0	$3,500,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net cash proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0	6,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income tax benefit realized from stock option exercises	$0	$0	$1,400,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

StockBased_Incentive_Plans_Opt

Stock-Based Incentive Plans (Option Valuation Assumptions) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Stock-Based Incentive Plans [Abstract]	'		'		'
Risk free interest rate	1.60%	[1],[2]	1.00%	[1],[2]	1.60%	[1],[2]
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	[1]	4.90%	[1]	2.00%	[1]
Expected stock price volatility	57.10%	[1],[3]	55.40%	[1],[3]	43.00%	[1],[3]
Expected life of stock options (in years)	'6 years 6 months	[1],[4]	'5 years 6 months	[1],[4]	'5 years 4 months 24 days	[1],[4]
[1]	Forfeitures are estimated using historical experience and projected employee turnover. Forfeitures were estimated to be zero for all periods because of the low number of grant recipients.
[2]	Based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturity interest rate whose term is consistent with the expected life of our stock options.
[3]	We consider both the historical volatility of our stock price, as well as implied volatilities from exchange-traded options on our stock.
[4]	We estimate the expected life of stock options based upon historical experience.

StockBased_Incentive_Plans_Sum

Stock-Based Incentive Plans (Summary Of Stock Option Activity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Incentive Plans [Abstract]	'
Outstanding at January 1, 2013, Shares	6,861
Grants, Shares	7,097
Expired, Shares	-4,244
Forfeited, Shares	-2,583
Outstanding at December 31, 2013, Shares	7,131
Exercisable at December 31, 2013, Shares	1,594
Outstanding at January 1, 2013, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$13.97
Grants, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$3.48
Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$14.33
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$7.78
Outstanding at December 31, 2013, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$5.56
Exercisable at December 31, 2013, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$12.76
Outstanding at December 31, 2013, Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	'5 years
Exercisable at December 31, 2013, Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	'1 year
Outstanding at December 31, 2013, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$0.10

StockBased_Incentive_Plans_Sto

Stock-Based Incentive Plans (Stock Option Awards By Exercise Price Range) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$2.23
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$24.41
Options Outstanding, Shares Outstanding at Dec. 31, 2013	7,131,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	'5 years
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$5.56
Options Exercisable, Shares Exercisable at Dec. 31, 2013	1,594,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$12.76
2.23 - 2.95 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$2.23
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$2.95
Options Outstanding, Shares Outstanding at Dec. 31, 2013	552,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	'6 years 4 months 24 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$2.58
3.00 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$3
Options Outstanding, Shares Outstanding at Dec. 31, 2013	2,500,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	'6 years 2 months 12 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$3
3.04 - 3.93 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$3.04
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$3.93
Options Outstanding, Shares Outstanding at Dec. 31, 2013	394,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	'6 years 3 months 18 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$3.23
4.13 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$4.13
Options Outstanding, Shares Outstanding at Dec. 31, 2013	2,014,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	'6 years 2 months 12 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$4.13
4.21 - 24.41 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$4.21
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$24.41
Options Outstanding, Shares Outstanding at Dec. 31, 2013	1,671,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	'1 year 2 months 12 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$12.63
Options Exercisable, Shares Exercisable at Dec. 31, 2013	1,594,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$12.76

StockBased_Incentive_Plans_Res

Stock-Based Incentive Plans (Restricted Stock Plan) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unvested restricted stock outstanding	1,371,000	751,000	'
Granted shares	1,872,000	'	'
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share	$3.05	'	'
Stock-based compensation	$7.20	$7.10	$5.40
Income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation plans	2	2.7	2.1
Stock-based compensation expense not yet recognized	7	'	'
Weighted average period for recognition	'3 years 7 months 10 days	'	'
Restricted Stock Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Granted shares	1,872,000	1,073,000	277,000
Grants of options vesting period, years	'3 years	'	'
Restricted stock expense	3.4	4.4	2.9
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share	$3.05	$5.26	$14.68
Fair value of restricted stock awards vested	$3.60	$5.20	$3.80

StockBased_Incentive_Plans_Sum1

Stock-Based Incentive Plans (Summary Of Restricted Stock Awards) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Incentive Plans [Abstract]	'
Non-vested at January 1, 2013, Shares	751
Granted, Shares	1,872
Vested or released, Shares	-885	[1]
Canceled or forfeited, Shares	-367
Non-vested at December 31, 2013, Shares	1,371
Non-vested at January 1, 2013, Weighted-Average Fair Value Per Share	$4.99
Granted, Weighted-Average Fair Value Per Share	$3.05
Vested or released, Weighted-Average Fair Value Per Share	$4.04	[1]
Canceled or forfeited, Weighted-Average Fair Value Per Share	$3.95
Non-vested at December 31, 2013, Weighted-Average Fair Value Per Share	$3.20
Minimum participant age for tax release of shares	'55 years
[1]	For plan participants age 55 and older, certain granted but unvested shares are released from the plan for tax withholdings on the participantsb behalf.

StockBased_Incentive_Plans_Def

Stock-Based Incentive Plans (Deferred Stock Plan) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Granted shares	1,872,000	'	'
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share	$3.05	'	'
Deferred Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of initial grant of units	$150,000	'	'
Fair value of annual grant of units	$105,000	'	'
Granted shares	'	156,000	53,000
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share	'	$5	$14.80
Stock units outstanding	382,000	'	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net periodic benefit cost of the SERP	$1	$1.30	$1.70
Defined benefit plan benefit obligation	13.1	16.6	'
RadioShack 401(k) Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percentage of employer contribution on participant's contributions	100.00%	'	'
Percentage of participant's contributions on annual compensation	4.00%	'	'
Contributions to 401(k) Plan	$5.50	$5.70	$5.60
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Retirement age limit, years	'55 years	'	'
Benefit to be paid (in years)	'10 years	'	'
Annual amount equal to a percentage of the average of their highest consecutive years	'5 years	'	'
Benefits payment period (in months)	'120 months	'	'
Percentage increases for each year of participation in the SERP	2.50%	'	'
Amount of maximum percentage of payment eligible	50.00%	'	'
Definied benefit plan, number of plan participants	3	'	'
Minimum [Member] | RadioShack 401(k) Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Contribution by plan participants	1.00%	'	'
Maximum [Member] | RadioShack 401(k) Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Contribution by plan participants	75.00%	'	'

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gross deferred tax assets associated with state net operating loss carryforwards	'	'	$9,000,000	'
Federal benefit of state net operating loss carryforwards	'	11,300,000	3,200,000	'
Foreign branch net operating losses	12,100,000	18,300,000	12,100,000	'
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	'	132,000,000	'	'
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	60,900,000	'	'	'
Undistributed earnings from foreign branches	'	0	'	'
Deferred tax liability	4,000,000	3,900,000	4,000,000	'
Uncertain tax benefits resulting from prior period tax positions	'	'	97,000,000	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, would affect effective tax rate	'	113,800,000	'	'
Accrued interest expense associated with uncertain tax positions	14,000,000	9,400,000	14,000,000	'
Income tax expense included interest associated with uncertain tax positions	'	4,200,000	2,500,000	2,700,000
Possible change in unrecognized tax benefit liabilities in the next twelve months	'	800,000	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign and U.S. state jurisdictions statutes of limitations, years	'	'3 years	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign and U.S. state jurisdictions statutes of limitations, years	'	'5 years	'	'
Federal And State [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	'	'	68,800,000	'
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	2,400,000	2,800,000	2,400,000	'
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets, credit expiration	'	1-Jan-31	'	'
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets, credit expiration	'	31-Dec-33	'	'
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net operating loss allowance expiration	'	1-Jan-16	'	'
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net operating loss allowance expiration	'	31-Dec-33	'	'
Federal Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net operating loss allowance expiration	'	31-Dec-33	'	'
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	'	132,000,000	'	'
State [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gross deferred tax assets associated with state net operating loss carryforwards	'	32,300,000	'	'
State [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net operating loss allowance expiration	'	1-Jan-16	'	'
State [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net operating loss allowance expiration	'	31-Dec-33	'	'
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Federal And State [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	'	'	6,100,000	'
RadioShack De Mexico [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	'	5,200,000	'	'
Classified As Other Non-current Liabilities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Uncertain tax benefits resulting from prior period tax positions	'	'	87,000,000	'
Classified As Netted Against Deferred Tax Assets [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Uncertain tax benefits resulting from prior period tax positions	'	'	$10,000,000	'

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_Of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Taxes [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Components of (loss) income from continuing operations: United States

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($357.80)

($75.40)

$135.90

Components of (loss) income from continuing operations: Foreign

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-47.2

-2.8

-9.7

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

-187.2

-129.2

-55.2

-33.4

1.3

-47.3

-26.7

-5.5

-405

-78.2

126.2

Statutory tax rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

35.00%

35.00%

35.00%

Federal income tax (benefit) expense at statutory rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-141.7

-27.4

44.2

Change in valuation allowance

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

145.3

67.7

3.2

Foreign tax branch benefit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6.8

-5

-3.2

Mexico goodwill impairment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.3

'

'

State income taxes, net of federal effect

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-13

-3.8

2.8

Stock-based compensation tax shortfall

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.8

1.7

0.9

Income tax credits

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1.4

-0.5

-3.3

Unrecognized tax benefits

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-13

-0.9

2.5

Other, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.5

0.8

0.4

Total income tax expense

$4.20

($16.80)

($1.80)

$1.40

$59.80

[1]

($15.90)

[1]

($10.50)

[1]

($0.80)

[1]

($13)

$32.60

$47.50

Effective tax rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.20%

-41.70%

37.60%

[1]

The fourth quarter includes an increase to income tax expense of $60.9 million related to a valuation allowance with respect to our U.S. federal deferred tax assets and our remaining state deferred tax assets.

Income_Taxes_Components_Of_Inc

Income Taxes (Components Of Income Tax Expense) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Taxes [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Current, Federal

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($15.40)

($37.80)

$20.90

Current, State

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2.4

-2.1

5.5

Current, Foreign

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.9

2.6

2

Current income tax expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-16.9

-37.3

28.4

Deferred, Federal

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.3

57.2

16.7

Deferred, State

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13.5

1.6

Deferred, Foreign

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.6

-0.8

0.8

Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.9

69.9

19.1

Total income tax expense

$4.20

($16.80)

($1.80)

$1.40

$59.80

[1]

($15.90)

[1]

($10.50)

[1]

($0.80)

[1]

($13)

$32.60

$47.50

[1]

The fourth quarter includes an increase to income tax expense of $60.9 million related to a valuation allowance with respect to our U.S. federal deferred tax assets and our remaining state deferred tax assets.

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'
Federal net operating loss	$132	'
Inventory valuation adjustments	19.7	15.9
Insurance reserves	15.7	14.4
Reserve for estimated wireless service deactivations	2.8	14.1
Deferred revenue	4.5	13.4
Foreign branch net operating losses	18.3	12.1
Indirect effect of unrecognized tax benefits	7.9	11.6
Deferred compensation	9.1	10.1
Stock-based compensation	4.7	8
Accrued average rent	7	7.6
State net operating loss, net of federal benefit	21	5.8
Other	16.6	15
Gross deferred tax assets	259.3	128
Valuation allowance	-228.8	-80.9
Total deferred tax assets	30.5	47.1
Depreciation and amortization	13.5	29.7
Deferred taxes on foreign operations	3.9	4
Other	14.3	10.7
Total deferred tax liabilities	31.7	44.4
Net deferred tax assets	($1.20)	$2.70

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse1

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities Included In Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'
Other current assets	'	$23.90
Other non-current assets	0.1	'
Other current liabilities	-1.3	'
Other non-current liabilities	'	-21.2
Net deferred tax assets	($1.20)	$2.70

Income_Taxes_Reconiliation_Of_

Income Taxes (Reconiliation Of Consolidated Valuation Allowance For Deferred Tax Assets) (Details) (Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$80.90	$7.10	$3.90
Additions, charged to expense	145.3	67.7	3.2
Deductions	-0.3	'	'
Balance at end of year	228.8	80.9	7.1
Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Additions, charged to discontinued operations	$2.90	$6.10	'

Income_Taxes_Unrecognized_Tax_

Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning Balance	$139.80	$27.30	$25.90
Increases related to prior period tax positions	4.3	96.9	1.8
Decreases related to prior period tax positions	-19.8	-2.9	-0.4
Increases related to current period tax positions	0.3	19.3	1.8
Settlements	-5	-0.3	-0.6
Lapse in applicable statute of limitations	-0.5	-0.5	-1.2
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance	$119.10	$139.80	$27.30

Net_Loss_Income_Per_Share_Sche

Net (Loss) Income Per Share (Schedule Of Basic And Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Share Calculations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Numerator:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations	($191.40)	($112.40)	($53.40)	($34.80)	($58.50)	($31.40)	($16.20)	($4.70)	($392)	($110.80)	$78.70
Discontinued operations, net of taxes	'	'	0.3	-8.5	-4.8	-15.7	-4.8	-3.3	-8.2	-28.6	-6.5
Net (loss) income	($191.40)	($112.40)	($53.10)	($43.30)	($63.30)	($47.10)	($21)	($8)	($400.20)	($139.40)	$72.20
Denominator:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	100.7	100.1	102.5
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.8
Weighted-average shares for diluted net loss per share	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	100.7	100.1	103.3

Net_Loss_Income_Per_Share_Comm

Net (Loss) Income Per Share (Common Stock Equivalents That Were Not Included In The Calculation Of Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Share) (Details)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Employee Stock Options [Member]

Employee Stock Options [Member]

Employee Stock Options [Member]

Warrants To Purchase Common Stock [Member]

Warrants To Purchase Common Stock [Member]

Warrants To Purchase Common Stock [Member]

Convertible Debt Instruments [Member]

Convertible Debt Instruments [Member]

Exceed Average Market Price [Member]

Exceed Average Market Price [Member]

Exceed Average Market Price [Member]

Exceed Average Market Price [Member]

Exceed Average Market Price [Member]

Warrants To Purchase Common Stock [Member]

Warrants To Purchase Common Stock [Member]

Warrants To Purchase Common Stock [Member]

Convertible Debt Instruments [Member]

Convertible Debt Instruments [Member]

Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock equivalents not included in the calculation of diluted net income per share

'

7,100,000

[1],[2]

6,900,000

[1],[2]

6,300,000

[1],[2]

8,400,000

[1],[3]

15,800,000

[1],[3]

15,800,000

[1],[3]

12,100,000

[1],[3]

15,800,000

[1],[3]

'

'

'

23.77

23.77

Exercise price of warrants

35.88

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

35.88

35.88

35.88

'

'

[1]

For 2013 and 2012, these common stock equivalents were excluded from weighted-average shares for diluted net loss per share because the effect of their inclusion would reduce our net loss per share and would be antidilutive.

[2]

For 2011 these employee stock options were excluded from weighted-average shares for diluted net loss per share because the exercise prices exceeded the average market price of our common stock during the period, and the effect of their inclusion would be antidilutive.

[3]

These common stock equivalents were excluded because the exercise prices ($23.77 per share for all periods) exceeded the average market price of our common stock during these periods, and the effect of their inclusion would be antidilutive

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of long-lived assets held and used	$9.60	$3.20	$1.30
U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Carrying value of long-lived assets before impairment	32.9	8.8	4.4
Fair value of long-lived assets held and used	9.6	2.1	1.3
Long-lived assets impairment charge	$23.30	$6.70	$3.10
U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Risk-adjusted rate of return	15.00%	'	'
U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Risk-adjusted rate of return	20.00%	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets

Fair Value Measurements (Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Nonrecurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets held and used	$9.60	$3.20	$1.30
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets held and used	'	'	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets held and used	'	'	'
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-lived assets held and used	$9.60	$3.20	$1.30

Fair_Value_Measurements_Carryi

Fair Value Measurements (Carrying Amounts And Related Estimated Fair Value Of Debt Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt including current maturities, Carrying Amount	$614.10	$777.70
2013 Convertible Notes [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt including current maturities, Fair Value	'	265.9
2019 Notes [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt including current maturities, Fair Value	197.9	198.3
Secured Term Loans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt including current maturities, Fair Value	289.4	175
Other [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt including current maturities, Fair Value	1.4	1
Carrying Amount [Member] | 2013 Convertible Notes [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt including current maturities, Carrying Amount	'	278.7
Carrying Amount [Member] | 2019 Notes [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt including current maturities, Carrying Amount	323.3	323
Carrying Amount [Member] | Secured Term Loans [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt including current maturities, Carrying Amount	289.4	175
Carrying Amount [Member] | Other [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt including current maturities, Carrying Amount	1.4	1
Fair Value [Member] | 2013 Convertible Notes [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt including current maturities, Fair Value	'	265.9
Fair Value [Member] | 2019 Notes [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt including current maturities, Fair Value	197.9	198.3
Fair Value [Member] | Secured Term Loans [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt including current maturities, Fair Value	289.4	175
Fair Value [Member] | Other [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt including current maturities, Fair Value	$1.40	$1

Commitments_And_Contingencies_1

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2010
In Millions, unless otherwise specified		Song-Beverly Credit Card Act Litigation [Member]
		lawsuit
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'
Purchase obligations	$260.50	'
Purchase obligations related to 2013	255.2	'
Number of class action lawsuits	'	4
Loss contingency, estimated reasonably possible loss amount	$5.20	'

Commitments_And_Contingencies_2

Commitments And Contingencies (Future Minimum Rent Commitments) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'
2014	$200.40
2015	151.6
2016	101.9
2017	63.2
2018	33.6
2019 and thereafter	38.2
Total minimum lease payments	$588.90

Commitments_And_Contingencies_3

Commitments And Contingencies (Rent Expense) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Minimum rents	$219.20	$220.60	$224.30
Occupancy cost	28.2	29.1	35.3
Contingent rents	3.4	4.2	4.1
Total rent expense	$250.80	$253.90	$263.70

Segment_Reporting_Narrative_De

Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013
	store
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of retail stores	4,297
U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member]	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of retail stores	4,297

Segment_Reporting_Schedule_Of_

Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Revenue By Reportable Segment) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue by reportable segment

$935.40

$805.40

$844.50

$849

$1,171.40

[1]

$898

[1]

$848.60

[1]

$913.30

[1]

$3,434.30

$3,831.30

$4,032.10

Franchise fee revenue

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

3

'

U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue by reportable segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,094.90

3,456.50

3,663.30

Other [Member]

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'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue by reportable segment

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

$339.40

[2]

$374.80

[2]

$368.80

[2]

[1]

The third quarter includes $3.0 million of franchise fee revenue related to the opening of our first franchised stores in Southeast Asia.

[2]

Includes $3.0 million of franchise fee revenue for 2012 related to the opening of our first franchised stores in Southeast Asia.

Segment_Reporting_Schedule_Of_1

Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Operating Income (Loss) By Reportable Segment And Reconciliation) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating (loss) income

($166.10)

($118)

($41.40)

($18.50)

$16

($34)

($14.10)

$7.10

($344)

($25)

$174

Interest income

1.2

0.3

0.3

0.4

0.6

0.5

0.3

0.5

2.2

1.9

3.1

Interest expense

-11.7

-11.5

-14.1

-15

-15.3

-13.2

-12.9

-13.1

-52.3

-54.5

-46.8

Other loss

-10.6

[1]

'

'

-0.3

[1]

'

-0.6

'

'

-10.9

-0.6

-4.1

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

-187.2

-129.2

-55.2

-33.4

1.3

-47.3

-26.7

-5.5

-405

-78.2

126.2

Goodwill impairment charge

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

23.7

3

'

Charge to earnings due to termination of contract

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

23.4

Inventory write down

'

46.6

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Severance costs related to departure of CEO and headcount reductions

'

'

'

'

'

8.5

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'

'

'

'

Increase in unallocated category operating loss

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21.9

'

U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member]

'

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'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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'

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'

Operating (loss) income

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'

73.8

[2],[3],[4],[5]

337.7

[2],[3],[4],[5]

530.2

[2],[3],[4],[5]

Goodwill impairment charge

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

3

'

Other [Member]

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'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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'

Operating (loss) income

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

-12.1

[6],[7]

36.3

[6],[7]

20.9

[6],[7]

Goodwill impairment charge

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

23.7

[8]

'

'

Net loss on the closing of Chinese manufacturing plant

'

'

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'

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'

'

11.4

Operating Segments Subtotal [Member]

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'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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'

'

'

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'

Operating (loss) income

'

'

'

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'

'

61.7

374

551.1

Unallocated [Member]

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'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

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'

'

Operating (loss) income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-405.7

[10],[11],[9]

-399

[10],[11],[9]

-377.1

[10],[11],[9]

Severance costs related to departure of CEO and headcount reductions

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.5

'

Mexican Subsidiary [Member]

'

'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

Goodwill impairment charge

23.7

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

Store Closure Program [Member]

'

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'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

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'

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'

Inventory write down

10.1

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'

10.1

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Fixed assets write down

$11.20

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$11.20

'

'

[1]

The fourth quarter includes a $10.6 million debt extinguishment charge related to our repayment of debt in December 2013.

[2]

Includes a goodwill impairment charge of $3.0 million for 2012.

[3]

Includes a charge to earnings of $23.4 million for 2011 related to a payment to T-Mobile in conjunction with our transition from offering T-Mobile products and services to offering Verizon products and services.

[4]

Includes a $10.1 million inventory write down and a fixed asset impairment charge of $11.2 million related to our proposed store closure program for 2013.

[5]

Includes $46.6 million of inventory losses resulting from the removal of products from the inventory assortment for 2013.

[6]

Includes a loss on the closing of our Chinese manufacturing plant of $11.4 million in 2011.

[7]

Includes a goodwill impairment charge related to our Mexican subsidiary of $23.7 million for 2013.

[8]

Goodwill classified as Other in the above table primarily relates to goodwill recorded on our Mexican subsidiary reporting unit.

[9]

The unallocated category included in operating income relates to our overhead and corporate expenses that are not allocated to our operating segments for management reporting purposes. Unallocated costs include corporate departmental expenses such as labor and benefits, as well as advertising, insurance, distribution and information technology costs, plus certain unusual or infrequent gains or losses.

[10]

Includes severance costs of $8.5 million for 2012 related to the departure of our CEO and headcount reductions.

[11]

The operating loss for our unallocated category increased by $21.9 million from 2011 to 2012. This increase was primarily due to a decrease in intercompany profits earned by our supply chain operations related to the mix of products distributed.

Segment_Reporting_Schedule_Of_2

Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Depreciation and Amortization By Reportable Segment) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Depreciation and amortization	$71.60		$80.70		$83.10
Continuing Operations [Member]	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Depreciation and amortization	70.4		74.3		78.1
Discontinued Operations [Member]	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Depreciation and amortization	1.2		6.4		5
U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member]	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Depreciation and amortization	29.9		31.8		37.9
Other [Member]	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Depreciation and amortization	4.4		3.8		4
Operating Segments Subtotal [Member]	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Depreciation and amortization	34.3		35.6		41.9
Unallocated [Member]	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Depreciation and amortization	$36.10	[1]	$38.70	[1]	$36.20	[1]
[1]	Depreciation and amortization included in the unallocated category primarily relate to our information technology assets.

Segment_Reporting_Consolidated

Segment Reporting (Consolidated Net Sales And Operating Revenues Information By Product) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

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'

'

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'

Consolidated net sales and operating revenue

$935.40

$805.40

$844.50

$849

$1,171.40

[1]

$898

[1]

$848.60

[1]

$913.30

[1]

$3,434.30

$3,831.30

$4,032.10

Mobility [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

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'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

Consolidated net sales and operating revenue

'

'

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'

'

'

1,799.70

2,008.60

2,014.80

Retail [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated net sales and operating revenue

'

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'

'

'

'

1,612.20

1,794

1,992.10

Other Sales [Member]

'

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'

'

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'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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'

Consolidated net sales and operating revenue

'

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'

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'

$22.40

[2]

$28.70

[2]

$25.20

[2]

Sales [Member]

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'

'

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'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

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'

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'

'

'

% of Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

Sales [Member] | Mobility [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

% of Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

52.40%

52.40%

50.00%

Sales [Member] | Retail [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

% of Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

46.90%

46.80%

49.40%

Sales [Member] | Other Sales [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

% of Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.70%

[2]

0.80%

[2]

0.60%

[2]

[1]

The third quarter includes $3.0 million of franchise fee revenue related to the opening of our first franchised stores in Southeast Asia.

[2]

Other sales include outside sales from repair services and outside sales of our global sourcing operations and domestic and overseas manufacturing facilities. We closed our overseas manufacturing facility in June 2011.

Quarterly_Data_Details

Quarterly Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Sep. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2012		Mar. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Net sales and operating revenues	$935.40		$805.40		$844.50		$849		$1,171.40	[1]	$898	[1]	$848.60	[1]	$913.30	[1]	$3,434.30		$3,831.30		$4,032.10
Cost of products sold	657	[2],[3]	562.7	[2],[3]	530.7	[2],[3]	511.7	[2],[3]	752.1		557.2		508.4		543.2		2,262.10		2,360.90		2,309.70
Gross profit	278.4		242.7		313.8		337.3		419.3		340.8		340.2		370.1		1,172.20		1,470.40		1,722.40
Selling, general and administrative	389.3		343.3		336.9		337.9		383.5	[4],[5]	354	[4],[5]	337	[4],[5]	345.3	[4],[5]	1,407.40		1,419.80		1,474.70
Depreciation and amortization	14.4		15		15.5		16.5		16.4		16		16.3		17.2		61.4		65.9		70.6
Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill	40.8	[6]	2.4	[6]	2.8	[6]	1.4	[6]	3.4	[7]	4.8	[7]	1	[7]	0.5	[7]	47.4		21.4		3.1
Total operating expenses	444.5		360.7		355.2		355.8		403.3		374.8		354.3		363		1,516.20		1,495.40		1,548.40
Operating (loss) income	-166.1		-118		-41.4		-18.5		16		-34		-14.1		7.1		-344		-25		174
Interest income	1.2		0.3		0.3		0.4		0.6		0.5		0.3		0.5		2.2		1.9		3.1
Interest expense	-11.7		-11.5		-14.1		-15		-15.3		-13.2		-12.9		-13.1		-52.3		-54.5		-46.8
Other (loss) income	-10.6	[8]	'		'		-0.3	[8]	'		-0.6		'		'		-10.9		-0.6		-4.1
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	-187.2		-129.2		-55.2		-33.4		1.3		-47.3		-26.7		-5.5		-405		-78.2		126.2
Income tax expense (benefit)	4.2		-16.8		-1.8		1.4		59.8	[9]	-15.9	[9]	-10.5	[9]	-0.8	[9]	-13		32.6		47.5
(Loss) income from continuing operations	-191.4		-112.4		-53.4		-34.8		-58.5		-31.4		-16.2		-4.7		-392		-110.8		78.7
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes	'		'		0.3		-8.5		-4.8		-15.7		-4.8		-3.3		-8.2		-28.6		-6.5
Net (loss) income	-191.4		-112.4		-53.1		-43.3		-63.3		-47.1		-21		-8		-400.2		-139.4		72.2
Loss per share from continuing operations	($1.90)		($1.11)		($0.53)		($0.35)		($0.58)		($0.31)		($0.16)		($0.05)		'		'		'
Loss per share from discontinued operations	'		'		'		($0.08)		($0.05)		($0.16)		($0.05)		($0.03)		'		'		'
Net loss per share	($1.90)		($1.11)		($0.53)		($0.43)		($0.63)		($0.47)		($0.21)		($0.08)		'		'		'
Basic	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		100.7		100.1		102.5
Diluted	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		100.7		100.1		103.3
Basic and diluted	101		101		100.7		100.4		100.2		100.1		100.1		99.8		'		'		'
Comprehensive (loss) income	-189.9		-113.2		-56.7		-39		-64.1		-44.6		-23.9		-2.4		-398.8		-135		64.6
Inventory write down	'		46.6		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill impairment	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		23.7		3		'
Franchise fee revenue	'		'		'		'		'		3		'		'		'		3		'
Severance costs related to departure of CEO and headcount reductions	'		'		'		'		'		8.5		'		'		'		'		'
Adjustment to reduce occupancy expense	'		'		'		'		1.4		'		'		'		'		'		'
Increase in tax expense	'		'		'		'		60.9		'		'		'		'		'		'
U.S. RadioShack Company-Operated Stores [Member]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Net sales and operating revenues	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		3,094.90		3,456.50		3,663.30
Operating (loss) income	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		73.8	[10],[11],[12],[13]	337.7	[10],[11],[12],[13]	530.2	[10],[11],[12],[13]
Goodwill impairment	'		'		'		'		'		3		'		'		'		3		'
Federal And State [Member]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Increase in tax expense	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		68.8		'
Store Closure Program [Member]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Inventory write down	10.1		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		10.1		'		'
Fixed assets write down	11.2		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		11.2		'		'
Mexican Subsidiary [Member]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill impairment	$23.70		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
[1]	The third quarter includes $3.0 million of franchise fee revenue related to the opening of our first franchised stores in Southeast Asia.
[2]	The third quarter includes inventory losses of $46.6 million resulting from the removal of products from the inventory assortment.
[3]	The fourth quarter includes a $10.1 million inventory write down related to our proposed store closure program.
[4]	The third quarter includes severance costs of $8.5 million related to the departure of our CEO and headcount reductions.
[5]	The fourth quarter includes an adjustment to reduce occupancy expense by $1.4 million.
[6]	The fourth quarter includes a goodwill impairment charge related to our Mexican subsidiary of $23.7 million and an $11.2 million fixed asset impairment charge related to our proposed store closure program.
[7]	The third quarter includes a goodwill impairment charge of $3.0 million for our U.S. RadioShack company-operated stores reporting unit.
[8]	The fourth quarter includes a $10.6 million debt extinguishment charge related to our repayment of debt in December 2013.
[9]	The fourth quarter includes an increase to income tax expense of $60.9 million related to a valuation allowance with respect to our U.S. federal deferred tax assets and our remaining state deferred tax assets.
[10]	Includes a goodwill impairment charge of $3.0 million for 2012.
[11]	Includes a charge to earnings of $23.4 million for 2011 related to a payment to T-Mobile in conjunction with our transition from offering T-Mobile products and services to offering Verizon products and services.
[12]	Includes a $10.1 million inventory write down and a fixed asset impairment charge of $11.2 million related to our proposed store closure program for 2013.
[13]	Includes $46.6 million of inventory losses resulting from the removal of products from the inventory assortment for 2013.

Supplemental_Guarantor_Financi2

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales and operating revenues

$935.40

$805.40

$844.50

$849

$1,171.40

[1]

$898

[1]

$848.60

[1]

$913.30

[1]

$3,434.30

$3,831.30

$4,032.10

Cost of products sold

657

[2],[3]

562.7

[2],[3]

530.7

[2],[3]

511.7

[2],[3]

752.1

557.2

508.4

543.2

2,262.10

2,360.90

2,309.70

Gross profit

278.4

242.7

313.8

337.3

419.3

340.8

340.2

370.1

1,172.20

1,470.40

1,722.40

Selling, general and administrative

389.3

343.3

336.9

337.9

383.5

[4],[5]

354

[4],[5]

337

[4],[5]

345.3

[4],[5]

1,407.40

1,419.80

1,474.70

Depreciation and amortization

14.4

15

15.5

16.5

16.4

16

16.3

17.2

61.4

65.9

70.6

Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill

40.8

[6]

2.4

[6]

2.8

[6]

1.4

[6]

3.4

[7]

4.8

[7]

1

[7]

0.5

[7]

47.4

21.4

3.1

Total operating expenses

444.5

360.7

355.2

355.8

403.3

374.8

354.3

363

1,516.20

1,495.40

1,548.40

Operating (loss) income

-166.1

-118

-41.4

-18.5

16

-34

-14.1

7.1

-344

-25

174

Interest income

1.2

0.3

0.3

0.4

0.6

0.5

0.3

0.5

2.2

1.9

3.1

Interest expense

-11.7

-11.5

-14.1

-15

-15.3

-13.2

-12.9

-13.1

-52.3

-54.5

-46.8

Other loss

-10.6

[8]

'

'

-0.3

[8]

'

-0.6

'

'

-10.9

-0.6

-4.1

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

-187.2

-129.2

-55.2

-33.4

1.3

-47.3

-26.7

-5.5

-405

-78.2

126.2

Income tax (benefit) expense

4.2

-16.8

-1.8

1.4

59.8

[9]

-15.9

[9]

-10.5

[9]

-0.8

[9]

-13

32.6

47.5

(Loss) income from continuing operations

-191.4

-112.4

-53.4

-34.8

-58.5

-31.4

-16.2

-4.7

-392

-110.8

78.7

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes

'

'

0.3

-8.5

-4.8

-15.7

-4.8

-3.3

-8.2

-28.6

-6.5

Net (loss) income

-191.4

-112.4

-53.1

-43.3

-63.3

-47.1

-21

-8

-400.2

-139.4

72.2

Comprehensive (loss) income

-189.9

-113.2

-56.7

-39

-64.1

-44.6

-23.9

-2.4

-398.8

-135

64.6

RadioShack Corporation [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales and operating revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,354.30

4,103.10

4,288.20

Cost of products sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,278.10

2,773.20

2,821.10

Gross profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,076.20

1,329.90

1,467.10

Selling, general and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,348.70

1,364.10

1,422.80

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

58.1

63.6

68

Total operating expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,430.10

1,437.40

1,493.90

Operating (loss) income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-353.9

-107.5

-26.8

Interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.6

0.7

1.8

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-68

-70

-61.5

Other loss

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-10.9

-0.6

-4.1

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-431.2

-177.4

-90.6

Income tax (benefit) expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-13.2

-31.6

-35.6

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

17.8

6.4

127.2

(Loss) income from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-400.2

-139.4

72.2

Net (loss) income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-400.2

-139.4

72.2

Comprehensive (loss) income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-398.8

-135

64.6

Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales and operating revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,765.30

3,499.50

3,582.30

Cost of products sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,714.10

3,409.60

3,371.50

Gross profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51.2

89.9

210.8

Selling, general and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.1

9.5

4.9

Total operating expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.1

9.5

4.9

Operating (loss) income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

47.1

80.4

205.9

Interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11.2

11.2

10.3

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

58.3

91.6

216.2

Income tax (benefit) expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3.6

61.9

79.6

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-37.2

3.7

-4.6

(Loss) income from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

24.7

33.4

132

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-8.2

-28.6

-6.5

Net (loss) income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16.5

4.8

125.5

Comprehensive (loss) income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16.8

8.5

118.6

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales and operating revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

147.1

145

149.5

Cost of products sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

102.3

94.4

105

Gross profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

44.8

50.6

44.5

Selling, general and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

54.6

46.2

47

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.3

2.3

2.6

Total operating expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

82

48.5

49.6

Operating (loss) income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-37.2

2.1

-5.1

Interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.8

5.9

5.8

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-0.7

-0.4

-0.1

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-32.1

7.6

0.6

Income tax (benefit) expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.8

2.3

3.5

(Loss) income from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-35.9

5.3

-2.9

Net (loss) income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-35.9

5.3

-2.9

Comprehensive (loss) income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-35.4

9.2

-9.9

Eliminations [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales and operating revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2,832.40

-3,916.30

-3,987.90

Cost of products sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2,832.40

-3,916.30

-3,987.90

Interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-16.4

-15.9

-14.8

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16.4

15.9

14.8

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19.4

-10.1

-122.6

(Loss) income from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19.4

-10.1

-122.6

Net (loss) income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19.4

-10.1

-122.6

Comprehensive (loss) income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18.6

-17.7

-108.7

Continuing Operations [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

47.4

9.7

3.1

Continuing Operations [Member] | RadioShack Corporation [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

23.3

9.7

3.1

Continuing Operations [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$24.10

'

'

[1]

The third quarter includes $3.0 million of franchise fee revenue related to the opening of our first franchised stores in Southeast Asia.

[2]

The third quarter includes inventory losses of $46.6 million resulting from the removal of products from the inventory assortment.

[3]

The fourth quarter includes a $10.1 million inventory write down related to our proposed store closure program.

[4]

The third quarter includes severance costs of $8.5 million related to the departure of our CEO and headcount reductions.

[5]

The fourth quarter includes an adjustment to reduce occupancy expense by $1.4 million.

[6]

The fourth quarter includes a goodwill impairment charge related to our Mexican subsidiary of $23.7 million and an $11.2 million fixed asset impairment charge related to our proposed store closure program.

[7]

The third quarter includes a goodwill impairment charge of $3.0 million for our U.S. RadioShack company-operated stores reporting unit.

[8]

The fourth quarter includes a $10.6 million debt extinguishment charge related to our repayment of debt in December 2013.

[9]

The fourth quarter includes an increase to income tax expense of $60.9 million related to a valuation allowance with respect to our U.S. federal deferred tax assets and our remaining state deferred tax assets.

Supplemental_Guarantor_Financi3

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$179.80	$535.70	$591.70	$569.40
Accounts and notes receivable, net	211.9	452.5	'	'
Inventories	802.3	908.3	'	'
Other current assets	139	85.4	'	'
Total current assets	1,333	1,981.90	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	187.2	239	'	'
Goodwill, net	12.7	36.6	37	'
Other assets, net	58.3	41.6	'	'
Total assets	1,591.20	2,299.10	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	1.1	278.7	'	'
Accounts payable	376.4	435.6	'	'
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	207.1	263.9	'	'
Total current liabilities	584.6	978.2	'	'
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	613	499	'	'
Other non-current liabilities	187.2	223.2	'	'
Total liabilities	1,384.80	1,700.40	'	'
Stockholders' equity	206.4	598.7	753.3	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,591.20	2,299.10	'	'
RadioShack Corporation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	37.9	84.9	154.6	109.7
Accounts and notes receivable, net	206.7	381	'	'
Inventories	762.4	804.8	'	'
Other current assets	132.8	74.8	'	'
Total current assets	1,139.80	1,345.50	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	175	218.5	'	'
Other assets, net	43.2	30.7	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	2,060.60	2,041	'	'
Total assets	3,418.60	3,635.70	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	1.1	278.7	'	'
Accounts payable	304.9	373	'	'
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	173	217.6	'	'
Intercompany payables	300.7	141.7	'	'
Intercompany notes payable	1,675	1,354.50	'	'
Total current liabilities	2,454.70	2,365.50	'	'
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	613	499	'	'
Other non-current liabilities	144.5	172.5	'	'
Total liabilities	3,212.20	3,037	'	'
Stockholders' equity	206.4	598.7	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	3,418.60	3,635.70	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	121.2	430.5	404.9	427.4
Accounts and notes receivable, net	1.6	69.6	'	'
Inventories	14.7	62.7	'	'
Other current assets	0.9	4.2	'	'
Intercompany receivables	312.3	146.9	'	'
Intercompany notes receivable	1,675	1,354.50	'	'
Total current assets	2,125.70	2,068.40	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	0.8	6.3	'	'
Goodwill, net	0.5	0.5	'	'
Other assets, net	2	0.1	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	37.9	77.8	'	'
Total assets	2,166.90	2,153.10	'	'
Accounts payable	50.2	36.5	'	'
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	26.5	36.4	'	'
Total current liabilities	76.7	72.9	'	'
Other non-current liabilities	40.5	50.5	'	'
Total liabilities	117.2	123.4	'	'
Stockholders' equity	2,049.70	2,029.70	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,166.90	2,153.10	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	20.7	20.3	32.2	32.3
Accounts and notes receivable, net	3.6	1.9	'	'
Inventories	25.2	40.8	'	'
Other current assets	5.3	6.4	'	'
Intercompany receivables	6.2	'	'	'
Total current assets	61	69.4	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	11.4	14.2	'	'
Goodwill, net	12.2	36.1	'	'
Other assets, net	13.1	10.8	'	'
Total assets	97.7	130.5	'	'
Accounts payable	21.3	26.1	'	'
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	7.6	9.9	'	'
Intercompany payables	17.8	5.2	'	'
Total current liabilities	46.7	41.2	'	'
Other non-current liabilities	2.2	0.2	'	'
Total liabilities	48.9	41.4	'	'
Stockholders' equity	48.8	89.1	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	97.7	130.5	'	'
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany receivables	-318.5	-146.9	'	'
Intercompany notes receivable	-1,675	-1,354.50	'	'
Total current assets	-1,993.50	-1,501.40	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	-2,098.50	-2,118.80	'	'
Total assets	-4,092	-3,620.20	'	'
Intercompany payables	-318.5	-146.9	'	'
Intercompany notes payable	-1,675	-1,354.50	'	'
Total current liabilities	-1,993.50	-1,501.40	'	'
Total liabilities	-1,993.50	-1,501.40	'	'
Stockholders' equity	-2,098.50	-2,118.80	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	($4,092)	($3,620.20)	'	'

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Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$35.80	($43)	$217.90
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-42.3	-67.8	-82.1
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	6.5	'	'
Changes in restricted cash	-39.5	-26.5	'
Other investing activities	-2.9	0.1	2
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activites	-78.2	-94.2	-80.1
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	289.2	175	322.5
Payments of debt issuance costs	-32.5	-7.3	-7.1
Principal amount of long-term debt repayments	-461.9	-88.1	-306.8
Payments of dividends	'	-24.9	-49.6
Changes in cash overdrafts	-108.3	26.5	32.8
Purchases of treasury stock	'	'	-113.3
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	'	'	6
Change in intercompany receivable/payable	0	'	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-313.5	81.2	-115.5
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash	-355.9	-56	22.3
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	535.7	591.7	569.4
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	179.8	535.7	591.7
RadioShack Corporation [Member]	'	'	'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-142.9	-65.9	95.2
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-40.2	-58.7	-64.2
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	6.5	'	'
Changes in restricted cash	-39.5	-26.5	'
Other investing activities	-2.9	0.1	2
Return of capital from subsidiary	6	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activites	-70.1	-85.1	-62.2
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	289.2	175	322.5
Payments of debt issuance costs	-32.5	-7.3	-7.1
Principal amount of long-term debt repayments	-461.9	-88.1	-306.8
Payments of dividends	'	-24.9	-49.6
Changes in cash overdrafts	-108.3	26.5	32.8
Purchases of treasury stock	'	'	-113.3
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	'	'	6
Change in intercompany receivable/payable	479.5	0.1	127.4
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	166	81.3	11.9
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash	-47	-69.7	44.9
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	84.9	154.6	109.7
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	37.9	84.9	154.6
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	176.6	27.9	134
Additions to property, plant and equipment	'	-1.4	-14.8
Other investing activities	-2.9	'	'
Return of capital from subsidiary	6	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activites	3.1	-1.4	-14.8
Payment of capital distribution	-6	'	'
Capital contribution	2.9	'	'
Change in intercompany receivable/payable	-485.9	-0.9	-141.7
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-489	-0.9	-141.7
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash	-309.3	25.6	-22.5
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	430.5	404.9	427.4
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	121.2	430.5	404.9
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	3.8	-2.9	-9.8
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-2.1	-7.7	-3.1
Other investing activities	-2.9	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activites	-5	-7.7	-3.1
Payments of dividends	-1.7	-2.1	-1.5
Payment of capital distribution	-6	'	'
Capital contribution	2.9	'	'
Change in intercompany receivable/payable	6.4	0.8	14.3
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	1.6	-1.3	12.8
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash	0.4	-11.9	-0.1
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	20.3	32.2	32.3
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	20.7	20.3	32.2
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-1.7	-2.1	-1.5
Other investing activities	5.8	'	'
Return of capital from subsidiary	-12	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activites	-6.2	'	'
Payments of dividends	1.7	2.1	1.5
Payment of capital distribution	12	'	'
Capital contribution	-5.8	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	$7.90	$2.10	$1.50