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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 15, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2011
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2011
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	odp
Entity Registrant Name	OFFICE DEPOT INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000800240
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		280,853,676
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 1,155,715,383

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 570,681	$ 627,478
Receivables, net of allowances of $19,671 in 2011 and $28,047 in 2010	862,831	963,787
Inventories	1,146,974	1,233,657
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	163,646	203,020
Total current assets	2,744,132	3,027,942
Property and equipment, net	1,067,040	1,157,013
Goodwill	61,899	19,431
Other intangible assets	35,223	21,840
Deferred income taxes	47,791	33,319
Other assets	294,899	309,892
Total assets	4,250,984	4,569,437
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	993,636	1,080,276
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,010,011	1,188,233
Income taxes payable	7,389	2,568
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	36,401	72,368
Total current liabilities	2,047,437	2,343,445
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	452,313	514,218
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	648,313	659,820
Total liabilities	3,148,063	3,517,483
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable preferred stock, net (liquidation preference - $377,729 in 2011 and $368,516 in 2010)	363,636	355,979
Office Depot, Inc. stockholders' equity:
Common stock - authorized 800,000,000 shares of $.01 par value; issued and outstanding shares - 286,430,567 in 2011 and 283,059,236 in 2010	2,864	2,831
Additional paid-in capital	1,138,542	1,161,409
Accumulated other comprehensive income	194,522	223,807
Accumulated deficit	(539,124)	(634,818)
Treasury stock, at cost - 5,915,268 shares in 2011 and 2010	(57,733)	(57,733)
Total Office Depot, Inc. stockholders' equity	739,071	695,496
Noncontrolling interest	214	479
Total stockholders' equity	739,285	695,975
Total liabilities and equity	$ 4,250,984	$ 4,569,437

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Receivables, allowances	$ 19,671	$ 28,047
Redeemable preferred stock, liquidation preference	$ 377,729	$ 368,516
Common stock, authorized shares	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, issued shares	286,430,567	283,059,236
Common stock, outstanding shares	286,430,567	283,059,236
Treasury stock, shares	5,915,268	5,915,268

Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Consolidated Statements Of Operations [Abstract]
Sales	$ 11,489,533	$ 11,633,094	$ 12,144,467
Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs	8,063,087	8,275,957	8,752,283
Gross profit	3,426,446	3,357,137	3,392,184
Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses	2,704,073	2,684,301	2,907,900
Other asset impairments		51,295	26,175
General and administrative expenses	688,619	658,832	723,114
Operating income (loss)	33,754	(37,291)	(265,005)
Other income (expense):
Interest income	1,231	4,663	2,396
Interest expense	(33,223)	(58,498)	(65,628)
Miscellaneous income, net	30,857	34,451	17,085
Income (loss) before income taxes	32,619	(56,675)	(311,152)
Income tax expense (benefit)	(63,072)	(10,470)	287,572
Net earnings (loss)	95,691	(46,205)	(598,724)
Less: Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(3)	(1,582)	(2,259)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.	95,694	(44,623)	(596,465)
Preferred stock dividends	35,705	37,113	30,506
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$ 59,989	$ (81,736)	$ (626,971)
Net earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$ 0.22	$ (0.30)	$ (2.30)
Diluted	$ 0.22	$ (0.30)	$ (2.30)

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 95,691	$ (46,205)	$ (598,724)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(21,816)	(32,224)	25,769
Amortization of gain on cash flow hedge	(1,690)	(1,659)	(1,659)
Change in deferred pension	(6,379)	19,942	(7,523)
Change in deferred cash flow hedge	617	(51)	4,657
Other		(246)	246
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(29,268)	(14,238)	21,490
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	66,423	(60,443)	(577,234)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(14)	1,248	1,951
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.	$ 66,409	$ (59,195)	$ (575,283)

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Beginning Balance at Dec. 27, 2008	$ 2,808	$ 1,194,622		$ 217,197	$ 6,270	$ (57,947)	$ 4,883	$ 1,367,833
Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 27, 2008	280,800,135
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest							(105)	(105)
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net earnings (loss)			$ (598,724)		(596,465)		(2,259)	(598,724)
Foreign currency translation adjustments			25,769	25,461			308	25,769
Change in deferred pension			(7,523)	(7,523)				(7,523)
Amortization of gain on cash flow hedge			(1,659)	(1,659)				(1,659)
Change in deferred cash flow hedge			4,657	4,657				4,657
Other			246	246				246
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			(577,234)					(577,234)
Preferred stock dividends		(30,506)						$ (30,506)
Grant of long-term incentive stock	$ 3	(3)
Grant of long-term incentive stock, shares	258,074							11,901,752
Forfeiture of restricted stock	$ (4)							$ 4
Forfeiture of restricted stock, shares	(405,931)
Share-based payments (including income tax benefits and withholding)		(4,096)						(4,096)
Direct stock purchase plans		(179)				214		35
Amortization of long-term incentive stock grant		33,319						33,319
Ending Balance at Dec. 26, 2009	$ 2,807	1,193,157		238,379	(590,195)	(57,733)	2,827	789,242
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 26, 2009	280,652,278
Disposition of majority-owned subsidiaries							2,523	2,523
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest		(16,066)					(3,623)	(19,689)
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net earnings (loss)			(46,205)		(44,623)		(1,582)	(46,205)
Foreign currency translation adjustments			(32,224)	(32,558)			334	(32,224)
Change in deferred pension			19,942	19,942				19,942
Amortization of gain on cash flow hedge			(1,659)	(1,659)				(1,659)
Change in deferred cash flow hedge			(51)	(51)				(51)
Other			(246)	(246)				(246)
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			(60,443)					(60,443)
Preferred stock dividends		(37,113)						$ (37,113)
Grant of long-term incentive stock	$ 2	(2)
Grant of long-term incentive stock, shares	223,762							5,140,900
Forfeiture of restricted stock	$ (2)							$ (2)
Forfeiture of restricted stock, shares	(236,512)
Exercise of stock options (including income tax benefits and withholding)	$ 24	590						$ 614
Exercise of stock options (including income tax benefits and withholding), shares	2,419,708							2,423,041
Amortization of long-term incentive stock grant		20,843						$ 20,843
Ending Balance at Dec. 25, 2010	$ 2,831	1,161,409		223,807	(634,818)	(57,733)	479	695,975
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 25, 2010	283,059,236
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest		(983)					(279)	(1,262)
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net earnings (loss)			95,691		95,694		(3)	95,691
Foreign currency translation adjustments			(21,816)	(21,833)			17	(21,816)
Change in deferred pension			(6,379)	(6,379)				(6,379)
Amortization of gain on cash flow hedge			(1,690)	(1,690)				(1,690)
Change in deferred cash flow hedge			617	617				617
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			$ 66,423					66,423
Preferred stock dividends		(35,705)						(35,705)
Grant of long-term incentive stock	$ 26							$ 26
Grant of long-term incentive stock, shares	2,641,074							3,680,850
Forfeiture of restricted stock	$ (3)							$ (3)
Forfeiture of restricted stock, shares	(342,281)
Exercise of stock options (including income tax benefits and withholding)	$ 10	(74)						$ (64)
Exercise of stock options (including income tax benefits and withholding), shares	1,072,538							1,075,205
Amortization of long-term incentive stock grant		13,895						$ 13,895
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 2,864	$ 1,138,542		$ 194,522	$ (539,124)	$ (57,733)	$ 214	$ 739,285
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	286,430,567

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	$ 95,691	$ (46,205)	$ (598,724)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	211,410	208,319	224,115
Charges for losses on inventories and receivables	56,200	57,824	80,178
Net earnings from equity method investments	(31,426)	(30,635)	(30,579)
Dividends received	25,016		13,931
Other asset impairments		51,295	26,175
Compensation expense for share-based payments	13,895	20,840	33,316
Deferred income taxes and valuation allowances on deferred tax assets	(14,999)	15,551	325,886
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets	4,420	8,709	7,655
Other operating activities	19,937	11,501	7,199
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in receivables	99,927	60,273	126,131
Decrease (increase) in inventories	53,902	(87,724)	37,583
Net decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets	25,754	2,522	28,165
Net increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities	(360,060)	(69,144)	15,408
Total adjustments	103,976	249,331	895,163
Net cash provided by operating activities	199,667	203,126	296,439
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(130,317)	(169,452)	(130,847)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired, and related payments	(72,667)	(10,952)
Proceeds from disposition of assets and other	8,117	35,393	150,131
Restricted cash	(8,800)	(46,509)
Release of restricted cash	46,509		6,037
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(157,158)	(191,520)	25,321
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from employee share-based transactions	254	1,011	35
Advance received	8,800
Payment for non-controlling interests	(1,262)	(21,786)
Debt issuance costs	(9,945)	(4,688)
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable preferred stock, net			324,801
Dividends on redeemable preferred stock	(36,852)	(27,639)
Proceeds from issuance of borrowings	9,598	52,488	24,321
Payments on long- and short-term borrowings	(69,169)	(30,284)	(175,863)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(98,576)	(30,898)	173,294
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(730)	(13,128)	9,099
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(56,797)	(32,420)	504,153
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	627,478	659,898	155,745
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 570,681	$ 627,478	$ 659,898

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	NOTE A – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Nature of Business: Office Depot, Inc. ("Office Depot") is a global supplier of office products and services under the Office Depot® brand and other proprietary brand names. As of December 31, 2011, we sold to customers throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. We operate wholly-owned entities, majority-owned entities or participate in other ventures and alliances. Basis of Presentation: The consolidated financial statements of Office Depot and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In addition to wholly owned subsidiaries, we consolidate entities where we control financial and operating policies but do not have total ownership. Noncontrolling interests are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity as a component of total stockholders' equity and in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a specific allocation of net earnings (loss). The equity method of accounting is used for our investments in which we do not control but we either share control equally or have significant influence. During 2010, we amended the shareholders' agreement related to our venture in India such that control is now shared equally. The venture was deconsolidated and subsequently accounted for under the equity method. The remaining investment at year end 2011 and 2010 in this venture is considered immaterial. We also participate in a joint venture selling office products and services in Mexico and Central and South America that is accounted for using the equity method with its results presented in miscellaneous income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Our investment at year end 2011 and 2010 of $196.9 million and $205.8 million, respectively, is included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We received dividends of $25 million in 2011 and $14 million in 2009 from this joint venture. Certain prior year amounts in the income tax rate reconciliation included in Note F – Income Taxes have been recast to provide additional components reported in the current year presentation. Similarly, certain prior year amounts in the reconciliation of Division operating profit to Income (loss) before taxes in Note O – Segment Information have been recast to conform to the current year presentation. Fiscal Year: Fiscal years are based on a 52- or 53-week period ending on the last Saturday in December. Our fiscal 2011 financial statements consisted of 53 weeks, with the additional week occurring in our fourth quarter; all other periods presented in our consolidated financial statements consisted of 52 weeks. Estimates and Assumptions: Preparation of these financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and related notes. For example, estimates are required for, but not limited to, facility closure costs, asset impairments, fair value measurements, amounts earned under vendor programs, inventory valuation, contingencies and valuation allowances on deferred tax assets. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Foreign Currency: Assets and liabilities of international operations are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate at the balance sheet date. Revenues, expenses and cash flows are translated at average monthly exchange rates. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are recorded in stockholders' equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income ("OCI"). Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than a consolidated entity's functional currency result in transaction gains or losses from the remeasurement at spot rates at the end of the period. Foreign currency gains and losses are recorded in miscellaneous income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Cash Equivalents: All short-term highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition are classified as cash equivalents. Amounts in transit from banks for customer credit card and debit card transactions that process in less than seven days are classified as cash. The banks process the majority of these amounts within one to two business days. Approximately $9 million and $53 million of restricted cash held on deposit was included in other current assets at December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010, respectively. The 2011 amount relates to an advance received that was placed in escrow and ultimately settled in January 2012. Approximately $47 million of restricted cash at the end of the year 2010 relates to the acquisition of Svanströms Gruppen (Frans Svanströms & Co AB) which was initiated in 2010 and completed in the first quarter of 2011. Cash Management: Our cash management process generally utilizes zero balance accounts which provide for the settlement of the related disbursement accounts and cash concentration on a daily basis. Accounts payable and accrued expenses as of December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010 included $50 million and $64 million, respectively, of amounts not yet presented for payment drawn in excess of disbursement account book balances, after considering existing offset provisions. We may borrow during the period, which may result in higher levels of borrowings and invested cash within the period. At the end of the period, cash may be used to minimize borrowings outstanding at the balance sheet date.Approximately $174 million of our cash and cash equivalents was held outside the U.S. at December 31, 2011. Receivables: Trade receivables, net, totaled $631.7 million and $687.4 million at December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010, respectively. An allowance for doubtful accounts has been recorded to reduce receivables to an amount expected to be collectible from customers. The allowance recorded at December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010 was $19.7 million and $28.0 million, respectively. Our exposure to credit risk associated with trade receivables is limited by having a large customer base that extends across many different industries and geographic regions. However, receivables may be adversely affected by an economic slowdown in the U.S. or internationally. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of our total sales in 2011, 2010 or 2009. Other receivables are $231.1 million and $276.4 million as of December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010, respectively, of which $181.6 million and $198.3 million are amounts due from vendors under purchase rebate, cooperative advertising and various other marketing programs. Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value and are reduced for inventory losses based on physical counts. In-bound freight is included as a cost of inventories. Also, certain vendor allowances that are related to inventory purchases are considered to reduce the product cost. The weighted average method is used to determine the cost of our inventory in North America and the first-in-first-out method is used for inventory held within our international operations. Income Taxes: Income tax expense is recognized at applicable U.S. or international tax rates. Certain revenue and expense items may be recognized in one period for financial statement purposes and in a different period's income tax return. The tax effects of such differences are reported as deferred income taxes. Valuation allowances are recorded for periods in which realization of deferred tax assets does not meet a more likely than not standard. See Note F for additional information on deferred income taxes. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment additions are recorded at cost. Depreciation and amortization is recognized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. The useful lives of depreciable assets are estimated to be 15 - 30 years for buildings and 3 - 10 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Computer software is amortized over three years for common office applications, five years for larger business applications and seven years for certain enterprise-wide systems. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated economic lives of the improvements or the terms of the underlying leases, including renewal options considered reasonably assured at inception of the leases. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price and related costs over the value assigned to net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of businesses acquired. We test for possible goodwill impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or sooner if indications of possible impairment are identified. We use a discounted cash flow analysis that requires that certain assumptions and estimates be made regarding industry economic factors and future profitability. Unless conditions warrant earlier action, intangible assets with indefinite lives also are tested annually for impairment during the fourth quarter using a discounted cash flow approach. We amortize the cost of other intangible assets over their estimated useful lives. Amortizable intangible assets are reviewed at least annually to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: Long-lived assets with identifiable cash flows are reviewed for possible impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Impairment is assessed at the individual store level which is the lowest level of identifiable cash flows, and considers the estimated undiscounted cash flows over the asset's remaining life. If estimated undiscounted cash flows are insufficient to recover the investment, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the estimated fair value of the asset less its carrying value and any costs of disposition. The fair value estimate is generally the discounted amount of estimated store-specific cash flows. Impairment losses of $11.4 million, $2.3 million and $3.5 million were recognized in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, relating to certain under-performing retail stores. Facility Closure Costs: We regularly review store performance against expectations and close stores not meeting our performance requirements. Costs associated with store or other facility closures, principally accrued lease costs, are recognized when the facility is no longer used in an operating capacity or when a liability has been incurred. Store assets are also reviewed for possible impairment, or reduction of estimated useful lives. Accruals for facility closure costs are based on the future commitments under contracts, adjusted for assumed sublease benefits and discounted at the company's risk-adjusted rate at the time of closing. We recorded charges relating to facilities closed totaling $9 million, $5 million and $126 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Additionally, we recognize charges to terminate existing commitments and to adjust remaining commitments to current market values. The accrued balance relating to our future commitments under operating leases for all of our closed facilities, including those in Note B, was $106 million and $133 million at December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010, respectively. The short-term and long-term components of this liability are included in accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Accrued Expenses: Included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets are accrued payroll-related amounts of approximately $262 million and $273 million at December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010, respectively. Fair Value of Financial Instruments: The estimated fair values of financial instruments recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets or disclosed within these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements have been determined using available market information, information from unrelated third-party financial institutions and appropriate valuation methodologies, primarily discounted projected cash flows. However, considerable judgment is required when interpreting market information and other data to develop estimates of fair value. See Note I for additional information on fair value. Revenue Recognition: Revenue is recognized at the point of sale for retail transactions and at the time of successful delivery for contract, catalog and internet sales. Sales taxes collected are not included in reported sales. We use judgment in estimating sales returns, considering numerous factors including historical sales return rates. Although we consider our sales return accruals to be adequate and proper, changes from historical customer patterns could require adjustments to the provision for returns. We also record reductions to our revenues for customer programs and incentive offerings including special pricing agreements, certain promotions and other volume-based incentives. Revenue from sales of extended warranty service plans is either recognized at the point of sale or over the warranty period, depending on the determination of legal obligor status. All performance obligations and risk of loss associated with such contracts are transferred to an unrelated third-party administrator at the time the contracts are sold. Costs associated with these contracts are recognized in the same period as the related revenue. We recognize a liability for future performance when gift cards are sold and recognize the related revenue when gift cards are redeemed as payment for our products. We recognize as revenue the unused portion of the gift card liability when historical data indicates that additional redemption is remote. Franchise fees, royalty income and the sales of products to our franchisees and licensees are included in sales, while product costs are included in cost of goods sold and occupancy costs in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Cost of goods sold and occupancy: We include in cost of goods sold and occupancy costs, inventory costs, net of estimable vendor allowances and rebates, cash discounts on purchased inventory, freight costs incurred to bring merchandise to stores and warehouses, provisions for inventory value and physical adjustments and occupancy costs, including depreciation or facility rent of inventory-holding and selling locations and related utilities. Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs: Income generated from shipping and handling fees is classified as revenues for all periods presented. Freight costs incurred to ship merchandise to customers are recorded as a component of store and warehouse operating and selling expenses. Shipping costs, combined with warehouse handling costs, totaled $727.0 million in 2011, $747.1 million in 2010 and $767.6 million in 2009.Other companies may present shipping and handling costs in cost of goods sold. Accordingly, our presentation of cost of goods sold and gross profit may not be comparable to similarly titled captions used by other companies. Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses: This caption includes employee payroll and benefits and other operating costs incurred relating to selling activities, as well as warehouse activities, such as those relating to picking, packing and outbound delivery. We also include advertising expenses, accretion relating to closed facilities, and asset impairments of assets used in operations. General and administrative expenses: General and administrative expenses include, employee payroll and benefits, as well as other expenses for executive management and various staff functions, such as information technology, most human resources functions, finance, legal, internal audit, and certain merchandising and product development functions. Gains, losses and impairment charges relating to assets used to support these functions, as well as certain charges related to company-directed activities are included in this caption. General and administrative expenses are allocated to our segments in determination of Division operating profit to the extent those costs are considered to be directly or closely related to segment activity. Advertising: Advertising costs are charged either to expense when incurred or, in the case of direct marketing advertising, capitalized and amortized in proportion to the related revenues over the estimated life of the material, which range from several months to up to one year. Advertising expense recognized was $434.6 million in 2011, $469.5 million in 2010 and $453.3 million in 2009. Prepaid advertising costs were $28.3 million as of December 31, 2011 and $40.9 million as of December 25, 2010. Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation: We account for stock-based compensation using the fair value method of expense recognition. We use the Black-Scholes valuation model and recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the grant. We consider alternative models if grants have characteristics that cannot be reasonably estimated using this model. Pre-opening Expenses: Pre-opening expenses related to opening new stores and warehouses or relocating existing stores and warehouses are expensed as incurred and included in store and warehouse operating and selling expenses. Self-Insurance: Office Depot is primarily self-insured for workers' compensation, auto and general liability and employee medical insurance programs. Self-insurance liabilities are based on claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported. These liabilities are not discounted. Comprehensive Income (Loss): Comprehensive income (loss) represents the change in stockholders' equity from transactions and other events and circumstances arising from non-stockholder sources. Comprehensive income consists of net earnings (loss), foreign currency translation adjustments, deferred pension gains (losses), and elements of qualifying cash flow hedges, net of applicable income taxes. As of December 31, 2011, and December 25, 2010, our Consolidated Balance Sheet reflected accumulated OCI in the amount of $195 million and $224 million, which consisted of $193 million and $214 million in foreign currency translation adjustments, $3 million and $4 million in unamortized gain on hedge and $1 million in deferred pension loss and $6 million in deferred pension gain, respectively. Vendor Arrangements: We enter into arrangements with substantially all of our significant vendors that provide for some form of consideration to be received from the vendors. Arrangements vary, but some specify volume rebate thresholds, advertising support levels, as well as terms for payment and other administrative matters. The volume-based rebates, supported by a vendor agreement, are estimated throughout the year and reduce the cost of inventory and cost of goods sold during the year. This estimate is regularly monitored and adjusted for current or anticipated changes in purchase levels and for sales activity. Other promotional consideration received is event-based or represents general support and is recognized as a reduction of cost of goods sold or inventory, as appropriate based on the type of promotion and the agreement with the vendor. Some arrangements may meet the specific, incremental, identifiable criteria that allow for direct operating expense offset, but such arrangements are not significant. New Accounting Standards: Effective for the first quarter of 2012, a new accounting standard will require the presentation of net income and other comprehensive income either as a continuous statement or as two separate statements. The portion of the new standard which would require the presentation of reclassifications of other comprehensive income on the face of the income statement has been deferred. In past periods, we have presented the components of other comprehensive income as a separate statement for the full year and as a separate footnote for interim periods. We anticipate following the two statement format. The standard will not change the recognition or measurement of net income or other comprehensive income. Also effective for the first quarter of 2012, a new accounting standard has been issued that is intended to achieve common fair value measurements and disclosure requirements between U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards. This new standard amends current fair value guidance to include increased transparency around valuation inputs and investment categorization. Effective for 2012 testing for goodwill impairment, entities will have an option of performing a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of their reporting units. If, based on the qualitative assessment, an entity concludes it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, quantitative testing for impairment is not necessary. The company did not elect the early adoption that was available for 2011. Additionally, effective for the first quarter of 2014, a new accounting standard will require disclosure of information about the effect or potential effect of financial instrument netting arrangements on the company's financial position. Companies will be required to present both net (offset amounts) and gross information in the notes to the financial statements for relevant assets and liabilities that are offset. Including the above, there are no recently issued accounting standards that are expected to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges [Abstract]

Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges

NOTE B – ASSET IMPAIRMENTS, EXIT COSTS AND OTHER CHARGES

In recent years, the company has taken actions to adapt to changing and increasingly competitive conditions experienced in the markets in which we serve. These actions include closing stores and distribution centers ("DCs"), consolidating functional activities, disposing of businesses and assets, and taking actions to improve process efficiencies. Significant charges and impairments have been recognized associated with these activities. The charges and impairments recognized in 2009 related to a strategic review and were managed at the corporate level ("Charges") and not considered in determining Division operating profit. The charges and impairments recognized in 2011 and 2010 associated with facility closures, consolidating functions and process improvements were either included in the determination of Division operating profit or as corporate costs, depending on the underlying activity. Store-level impairments and store closure costs, unrelated to the actions discussed above, are included in determination of Division operating profit and are not included in the tables below.

The amount of charges and impairments discussed above, including Charges in 2009, recognized throughout the company by year and the line item presentation in our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations is as follows.


(Dollars in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs	$	2	$	—	$	13
Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses		25		14		188
Other asset impairments		—		51		26
General and administrative expenses		31		22		26

Total	$	58	$	87	$	253

The 2011 charges and impairments primarily relate to the consolidation and elimination of functions in Europe, the closure of stores in Canada and company-wide process improvement initiatives. The charges and impairments recognized in 2010 include $51 million for the abandonment of a certain software application, $23 million for losses on the disposal of operating entities in Israel and Japan and other costs, as well as $13 million of compensation-related costs following the departure of our former CEO. The $253 million of Charges recognized in 2009 followed a strategic review that led to closure of DCs in North America and Europe, closures of stores in North America and Japan, losses on sale-leaseback transactions that were initiated to enhance our liquidity position, as well as headcount reductions and other restructuring activities. As noted above, costs associated with that strategic review were captured and reviewed at the corporate level and were not included in Division results, consistent with the internal reporting used to manage the business and allocate resources. In addition to severance costs which usually require cash payment within 60 days of the initial accounting expense recognition, a significant amount of the Charges in 2009 related to closed store accruals, and to a lesser extent the 2011 store closures, will continue to require cash payments over the related lease contract period or until the lease is terminated. Charges and credits associated with adjusting these accrued lease liabilities can impact future period results. Also, the ongoing accretion of the discounted accrued liability is reflected in operating expenses at the corporate level, but is not included in the charges and impairments discussed above. The accretion charges for 2011 and 2010 totaled approximately $12 million and $14 million, respectively.

The following table indicates the amount of charges and impairments included in the determination of Division operating profit and at the corporate level:


(Dollars in million)	2011		2010		2009
North America Retail Division	$	12	$	—	$	—
North America Business Solutions Division		—		—		—
International Division		31		23		—
Corporate level		15		64		253

Total	$	58	$	87	$	253

Reconciliations of beginning and ending liability balances associated with exit and restructuring-related costs that are addressed above are as follows:


(Dollars in millions)	Beginning Balance		Charges Incurred		Cash Payments			Non-cash Settlements and Accretion			Currency and Other Adjustments			Ending Balance
2011
Termination benefits	$	4	$	25	$	(17	)	$	—		$	—		$	12
Accelerated depreciation		—		2		—			(2	)		—			—
Lease, contract obligations and, other costs		113		26		(59	)		12			3			95

Total	$	117	$	53	$	(76	)	$	10		$	3		$	107

2010
Termination benefits	$	13	$	6	$	(12	)	$	—		$	(3	)	$	4
Asset impairments and accelerated depreciation		—		1		—			(1	)		—			—
Lease and contract obligations		162		5		(64	)		14			(4	)		113

Total	$	175	$	12	$	(76	)	$	13		$	(7	)	$	117

Lease accruals on closed facilities reflect the company's best estimate of its obligations under these long-term arrangements, net of sublease assumptions, discounted at the company's estimated unsecured borrowing rate at the time of each location closure. This accrued liability may be adjusted in future periods as actual sublease activity is better or worse than estimated. Any such adjustments, as well as accretion of this liability will be reflected as a component of store and warehouse operating and selling expenses or general and administrative expenses, depending on the nature of the underlying assets.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled.

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Property And Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Property And Equipment [Abstract]

Property And Equipment

NOTE C – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consisted of:


(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2011			December 25, 2010
Land	$	34,258		$	36,447
Buildings		335,862			340,748
Leasehold improvements		998,736			994,320
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		1,547,659			1,645,750

		2,916,515			3,017,265
Less accumulated depreciation		(1,849,475	)		(1,860,252	)

Total	$	1,067,040		$	1,157,013

The above table of property and equipment includes assets held under capital leases as follows:


(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2011			December 25, 2010
Buildings	$	266,992		$	267,471
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		53,924			49,969

		320,916			317,440
Less accumulated depreciation		(112,250	)		(92,695	)

Total	$	208,666		$	224,745

- Definition

The entire disclosure for long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. This disclosure may include property plant and equipment accounting policies and methodology, a schedule of property, plant and equipment gross, additions, deletions, transfers and other changes, depreciation, depletion and amortization expense, net, accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization expense and useful lives, income statement disclosures, assets held for sale and public utility disclosures.

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Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets

NOTE D – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

The components of goodwill by segment are provided in the following table:


(Dollars in thousands)	North American Retail Division			North American Business Solutions Division			International Division			Total
Balance as of December 26, 2009
Goodwill	$	1,842		$	367,790		$	863,134		$	1,232,766
Accumulated impairment losses		(1,842	)		(348,359	)		(863,134	)		(1,213,335	)

		—			19,431			—			19,431
2010 Changes		—			—			—			—
Balance as of December 25, 2010
Goodwill		1,842			367,790			863,134		$	1,232,766
Accumulated impairment losses		(1,842	)		(348,359	)		(863,134	)		(1,213,335	)

		—			19,431			—			19,431
2011 Changes
Balance as of December 31, 2011
Goodwill		1,842			367,790			863,134		$	1,232,766
Accumulated impairment losses		(1,842	)		(348,359	)		(863,134	)		(1,213,335	)
Goodwill acquired during the year		—			—			45,805			45,805
Foreign currency rate impact								(3,337	)		(3,337	)

	$	—		$	19,431		$	42,468		$	61,899

Other Intangible Assets

Indefinite-lived intangible assets related to acquired trade names were $5.5 million and $5.6 million, at December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010, respectively, and are included in other intangible assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Indefinite-lived intangibles are not subject to amortization. Instead, they are tested for impairment at least annually. The change in the balance during 2011 resulted from changes in foreign currency rates.

Amortizing intangible assets, which are included in other intangible assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, include the following:


(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2011					December 25, 2010
	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization
Customer lists	$	43,972	$	(16,174	)	$	28,000	$	(11,773	)
Other		5,868		(3,987	)		2,600		(2,600	)

Total	$	49,840	$	(20,161	)	$	30,600	$	(14,373	)

We review our amortizing intangible assets at least annually to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization.

Amortization of intangible assets was $5.2 million in 2011, $2.9 million in 2010, and $3.1 million in 2009 (at average foreign currency exchange rates).

The weighted average amortization period for the remaining finite-lived intangible assets is 5.7 years. Estimated future amortization expense for the next five years at December 31, 2011 is as follows:


(Dollars in thousands)
2012	$	5,477
2013		5,332
2014		5,173
2015		4,706
2016		4,618

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Debt

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Debt [Abstract]

Debt

NOTE E – DEBT

Debt consists of the following:


(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2011		December 25, 2010
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt:
Short-term borrowings	$	15,057	$	53,729
Capital lease obligations		18,626		16,361
Current maturities of long-term debt		2,718		2,278

	$	36,401	$	72,368

Long-term debt, net of current maturities:
$400 million senior notes	$	399,953	$	400,067
Capital lease obligations		229,605		239,476
Other		18,755		20,277

	$	648,313	$	659,820

The company was in compliance with all applicable financial covenants of existing loan agreements at December 31, 2011. On March 30, 2011, the company obtained from the lending institutions participating in the previously-existing credit agreement a waiver of default following identification of the need to restate the financial statements in our original Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 22, 2011.

On May 25, 2011, the company entered into a $1.0 billion Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Amended Credit Agreement") with a group of lenders, most of whom participated in the company's previously-existing $1.25 billion Credit Agreement. The Amended Credit Agreement provides for an asset based, multi-currency revolving credit facility (the "Facility"). The Amended Credit Agreement also provides that the Facility may be increased by up to $250 million, subject to certain terms and conditions, including obtaining increased commitments from existing or new lenders. The amount that can be drawn on the Facility at any given time is determined based on percentages of certain accounts receivable, inventory and credit card receivables (the "Borrowing Base"). At December 31, 2011, the company was eligible to borrow approximately $845.6 million of the Facility based on the December Borrowing Base certificate. The Facility includes a sub-facility of up to $200 million which is available to certain of the company's European subsidiaries (the "European Borrowers"). Certain of the company's domestic subsidiaries (the "Domestic Guarantors") guaranty the obligations under the Facility. The Agreement also provides for a letter of credit sub-facility of up to $325 million. All loans borrowed under the Agreement may be borrowed, repaid and reborrowed from time to time until the maturity date of May 25, 2016.

All amounts borrowed under the Facility, as well as the obligations of the Domestic Guarantors, are secured by a lien on the company's and such Domestic Guarantors' accounts receivables, inventory, cash, cash equivalents and deposit accounts. All amounts borrowed by the European Borrowers under the Facility are secured by a lien on such European Borrowers' accounts receivable, inventory, cash, cash equivalents and deposit accounts, as well as certain other assets. At the company's option, borrowings made pursuant to the Facility bear interest at either, (i) the alternate base rate (defined as the higher of the Prime Rate (as announced by the Agent), the Federal Funds Rate plus 1/2 of 1% and the one month Adjusted LIBO Rate (defined below) and 1%) or (ii) the Adjusted LIBO Rate (defined as the LIBO Rate as adjusted for statutory revenues) plus, in either case, a certain margin based on the aggregate average availability under the Facility. The Amended Credit Agreement also contains representations, warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, and default provisions which are conditions precedent to borrowing. The most significant of these covenants and default provisions include limitations in certain circumstances on acquisitions, dispositions, share repurchases and the payment of cash dividends. The company has never paid a cash dividend on its common stock.

The Facility also includes provisions whereby if the global availability is less than $150.0 million, or the European availability is below $37.5 million, the company's cash collections go first to the agent to satisfy outstanding borrowings. Further, if total availability falls below $125.0 million, a fixed charge coverage ratio test is required. Any event of default that is not cured within the permitted period, including non-payment of amounts when due, any debt in excess of $25 million becoming due before the scheduled maturity date, or the acquisition of more than 40% of the ownership of the company by any person or group, could result in a termination of the Facility and all amounts outstanding becoming immediately due and payable.

The Amended Credit Agreement also permits the company to use the Facility to redeem, tender or otherwise repurchase its existing 6.25% senior notes subject to a $600 million minimum liquidity requirement.

At December 31, 2011, the company had approximately $734.4 million of available credit under the Facility. At December 31, 2011, no amounts were outstanding under the Facility. Letters of credit outstanding under the Facility totaled approximately $111.2 million. An additional $0.2 million of letters of credit were outstanding under separate agreements. Average borrowings under the Facility during 2011 were approximately $61.9 million at an average interest rate of 3.5%. The maximum month end amount outstanding during 2011 occurred in May at approximately $117.5 million.

At December 31, 2011, the company had short-term borrowings of $15.1 million. These borrowings primarily represent outstanding balances under various local currency credit facilities for our international subsidiaries that had an effective interest rate at the end of the year of approximately 2.2%. The majority of these short-term borrowings represent outstanding balances on uncommitted lines of credit, which do not contain financial covenants.

In August 2003, we issued $400 million senior notes due August 2013. These notes are not callable and bear interest at the rate of 6.25% per year, to be paid on February 15 and August 15 of each year. The notes contain provisions that, in certain circumstances, place financial restrictions or limitations on us. Simultaneous with completing the offering, we liquidated a treasury rate lock. The proceeds are being amortized over the term of the issue, reducing the effective interest rate to 5.86%. During 2004, we entered into a series of fixed-to-variable interest rate swap agreements as fair value hedges on the $400 million of notes. The swap agreements were terminated during 2005.

Capital lease obligations primarily relate to buildings and equipment.

Aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations are as follows:


(Dollars in thousands)
2012	$	55,128
2013		435,859
2014		35,314
2015		34,893
2016		30,677
Thereafter		224,198

Total		816,069
Less amount representing interest on capital leases		(131,355	)

Total		684,714
Less current portion		(36,401	)

Total long-term debt	$	648,313

- Definition

The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

NOTE F – INCOME TAXES

The income tax expense (benefit) related to earnings (loss) from operations consisted of the following:


(Dollars in thousands)	2011			2010			2009
Current:
Federal	$	(59,504	)	$	(28,278	)	$	(41,997	)
State		(3,625	)		1,408			2,228
Foreign		15,023			849			1,455
Deferred:
Federal		—			—			233,398
State		33			(64	)		46,845
Foreign		(14,999	)		15,615			45,643

Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	(63,072	)	$	(10,470	)	$	287,572

The components of earnings (loss) before income taxes consisted of the following:


(Dollars in thousands)	2011			2010			2009
North America	$	(4,131	)	$	(114,231	)	$	(271,520	)
International		36,750			57,556			(39,632	)

Total	$	32,619		$	(56,675	)	$	(311,152	)

The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following:


(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2011			December 25, 2010
U.S. and foreign net operating loss carryforwards	$	379,610		$	344,878
Deferred rent credit		101,679			107,673
Vacation pay and other accrued compensation		78,797			71,496
Accruals for facility closings		32,800			41,896
Inventory		13,562			17,165
Self-insurance accruals		20,640			20,622
Deferred revenue		5,893			10,764
State credit carryforwards, net of Federal benefit		13,643			12,739
Allowance for bad debts		2,911			9,005
Accrued rebates		7,978			14,591
Other items, net		46,713			65,768

Gross deferred tax assets		704,226			716,597
Valuation allowance		(621,719	)		(648,869	)

Deferred tax assets		82,507			67,728

Internal software		4,216			1,003
Basis difference in fixed assets		32,055			53,391
Deferred Subpart F income		10,791			—

Deferred tax liabilities		47,062			54,394

Net deferred tax assets	$	35,445		$	13,334

As of December 31, 2011, we had approximately $280 million of U.S. Federal, $822 million of foreign, and $1.2 billion of state net operating loss carryforwards. The U.S. Federal carryforward will expire between 2030 and 2031. Of the foreign carryforwards, $623 million can be carried forward indefinitely, $17 million will expire in 2012, and the balance will expire between 2013 and 2031. Of the state carryforwards, $29 million will expire in 2012, and the balance will expire between 2013 and 2031.

Additionally, as a result of the settlement of an audit with a foreign taxing authority, the company has conceded net operating loss carryfowards of $56 million and the previously disclosed $1.73 billion of foreign capital loss carryforwards ($454 million tax-effected) that resulted from a 2010 internal restructuring transaction. Both of these deferred tax attributes were fully offset by valuation allowance prior to the settlement. Under the tax laws of the jurisdiction, the capital loss carryforward was limited to only offset a future capital gain resulting from an intercompany transaction between the specific subsidiaries of the company involved in the 2010 transaction. Because the company believed that it was remote that the capital loss carryforward would be realized in the foreseeable future, a full valuation allowance had been established against the asset and the company had excluded the attribute from the above tabular rendition of deferred tax assets and liabilities.

U.S. income taxes have not been provided on the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, which were approximately $793 million as of December 31, 2011. We have reinvested such earnings overseas in foreign operations indefinitely and expect that future earnings will also be reinvested overseas indefinitely.

Valuation allowances have been established to reduce our deferred asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized and is based upon the uncertainty of the realization of certain deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes. Because of the downturn in our performance during this recessionary period, as well as the significant restructuring activities and charges we have taken in response, during the third quarter of 2009, the company established valuation allowances totaling $321.6 million, with $279.1 million related to domestic deferred tax assets and $42.5 million related to foreign deferred tax assets. The establishment of valuation allowances and development of projected annual effective tax rates requires significant judgment and is impacted by various estimates. Both positive and negative evidence, as well as the objectivity and verifiability of that evidence, is considered in determining the appropriateness of recording a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. An accumulation of recent pre-tax losses is considered strong negative evidence in that evaluation. The charge to establish the valuation allowance followed the third quarter 2009 condition of reaching or nearly reaching a 36 month cumulative loss position in certain taxing jurisdictions. While the company believes positive evidence exists with regard to the realizability of these deferred tax assets, it is not considered sufficient to outweigh the objectively verifiable negative evidence, including the cumulative 36 month pre-tax loss history. Valuation allowances in certain foreign jurisdictions were removed during 2010 and 2011 because sufficient positive financial information existed, resulting in tax benefit recognition of $10 million and $9 million, respectively. Deferred tax assets without valuation allowances remain in certain foreign tax jurisdictions where supported by the evidence.


(Dollars in millions)	Beginning Balance		Net Change			Ending Balance

Valuation allowances at:
December 31, 2011	$	648.9	$	(27.2	)	$	621.7
December 25, 2010	$	657.0	$	(8.1	)	$	648.9

Of the $621.7 million valuation allowance as of December 31, 2011, $4.4 million is attributable to net operating loss carryforward assets generated from equity compensation deductions that if realized in future period would benefit additional paid-in capital.

The following is a reconciliation of income taxes at the Federal statutory rate to the provision (benefit) for income taxes:


(Dollars in thousands)	2011			2010			2009
Federal tax computed at the statutory rate	$	11,417		$	(19,836	)	$	(108,903	)
State taxes, net of Federal benefit		1,417			1,434			1,951
Foreign income taxed at rates other than Federal		(22,290	)		(15,926	)		(21,882	)
Increase (reduction) in valuation allowance		(7,927	)		29,777			387,735
Non-deductible foreign interest		11,818			5,094			13,198
Change in uncertain tax positions		(77,085	)		(32,283	)		5,526
Tax expense from intercompany transactions		4,955			1,090			—
Subpart F income		10,101						—
Change in tax rate		1,529			—			—
Disposition of foreign affiliates		—			(8,562	)		—
Gain on intercompany sale		—			20,216			—
Other items, net		2,993			8,526			9,947

Income tax expense (benefit)	$	(63,072	)	$	(10,470	)	$	287,572

The significant tax jurisdictions related to the line item foreign income taxed at rates other than Federal include the UK, the Netherlands and France.

The following table summarizes the activity related to our uncertain tax positions ("UTPs"):


(Dollars in thousands)	2011			2010			2009
Beginning Balance	$	110,540		$	141,125		$	119,626
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		—			3,436			5,505
Additions for tax positions of prior years		471,081			24,936			19,149
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(40,083	)		(32,572	)		(2,820	)
Statute expirations		(60,131	)		(17	)		(335	)
Settlements		(474,880	)		(26,368	)		—

Ending Balance	$	6,527		$	110,540		$	141,125

During the third quarter of 2011, following closure of certain tax audits and the expiration of the statute of limitations on previously open tax years, we reversed approximately $66 million of UTPs. An additional UTP accrual of $15 million was reversed during the fourth quarter of 2011 following closure of certain tax audits.

Included in the balance of $6.5 million at December 31, 2011, are $5.1 million of net uncertain tax positions that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. The difference of $1.4 million primarily results from positions which if sustained would be fully offset by a valuation allowance.

We file a U.S. federal income tax return and other income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local income tax examinations for years before 2009. Our U.S. federal filings for 2009 and 2010 are under routine examination, and it is reasonably possible that audits for some of these periods will be closed prior to the end of 2012. Additionally, the U.S. federal tax return for 2011 is under concurrent year review. Significant international tax jurisdictions include the UK, the Netherlands, France and Germany. Generally, we are subject to routine examination for years 2006 and forward in these jurisdictions. It is reasonably possible that certain of these audits will close within the next 12 months, which could result in a decrease of as much as $2.6 million or an increase of as much as $1.0 million to our accrued uncertain tax positions. Additionally, we anticipate that it is reasonably possible that new issues will be raised or resolved by tax authorities that may require changes to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits, however, an estimate of such changes cannot reasonably be made.

As part of the ongoing 2009 and 2010 audits, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has proposed a deemed royalty assessment from our foreign operations with a tax and penalty amount of approximately $126 million. The company disagrees with this assessment and, based on the technical merits of this issue, believes that no accrual is required at this time. The company is working with its outside tax advisors and the IRS to resolve this dispute in a timely manner. To the extent the IRS prevailed on this issue, the income statement impact may be lowered because of available net operating losses and other deferred tax assets.

We recognize interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in the provision for income taxes. Because of the expiration of statute and settlement reached with certain taxing authorities, we recognized a net interest credit of $30.4 million in 2011 and $6.7 million in 2010. We recognized expense from interest and penalties of approximately $4.4 million in 2009. We had approximately $7.3 million accrued for the payment of interest and penalties as of December 31, 2011.

In connection with the expensing of the fair value of employee stock options, we have elected to calculate our pool of excess tax benefits under the alternative or "short-cut" method. At adoption, this pool of benefits was approximately $55.3 million and was approximately $101.2 million as of December 31, 2011. This pool may increase in future periods if tax benefits realized are in excess of those based on grant date fair values or may decrease if used to absorb future tax deficiencies determined for financial reporting purposes.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Commitments And Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

NOTE G – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Operating Leases: We lease retail stores and other facilities and equipment under operating lease agreements. Facility leases typically are for a fixed non-cancellable term with one or more renewal options. In addition to minimum rentals, there are certain executory costs such as real estate taxes, insurance and common area maintenance on most of our facility leases. Many lease agreements contain tenant improvement allowances, rent holidays, and/or rent escalation clauses. For purposes of recognizing incentives and minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, we use the date of initial possession to begin amortization.

We recognize a deferred rent liability for tenant improvement allowances and rent holidays and amortize these amounts over the terms of the related leases as a reduction of rent expense. Rent related accruals totaled approximately $254 million and $267 million at December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010, respectively. The short-term and long-term components of these liabilities are included in accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For scheduled rent escalation clauses during the lease terms or for rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy, we record minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases.

Certain leases contain provisions for additional rent to be paid if sales exceed a specified amount, though such payments have been immaterial during the years presented.

The table below shows future minimum lease payments due under the non-cancelable portions of our leases as of December 31, 2011. These minimum lease payments include facility leases that were accrued as store closure costs. Additional information including optional lease renewals follows this table.


(Dollars in thousands)
2012	$	488,057
2013		426,975
2014		355,366
2015		282,308
2016		208,535
Thereafter		565,820

		2,327,061
Less sublease income		54,270

Total	$	2,272,791

We determine the lease term at inception to be the non-cancelable rental period plus any renewal options that are considered reasonably assured. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useable lives or the identified lease term. Lease payments for the next five years and thereafter that include both the non-cancelable amounts from above, plus the renewal options included in our projected lease term are, $490 million for 2012; $443 million for 2013; $401 million for 2014; $360 million for 2015; $314 million for 2016 and $1,407 million thereafter, for a total of $3,415 million, $3,361 million net of sublease income.

Rent expense, including equipment rental, was $447.1 million, $469.4 million and $498.6 million in 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. Rent expense was reduced by sublease income of $3.0 million in 2011, $2.8 million in 2010 and $2.9 million in 2009.

Legal Matters: We are involved in litigation arising in the normal course of our business. While, from time to time, claims are asserted that make demands for a large sum of money (including, from time to time, actions which are asserted to be maintainable as class action suits), we do not believe that contingent liabilities related to these matters (including the matters discussed below), either individually or in the aggregate, will materially affect our financial position, results of our operations or cash flows.

On April 6, 2011, a putative class action lawsuit was filed against the company and certain current and former executive officers alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and seeking damages, fees, costs and equitable relief. The allegations made in this lawsuit primarily relate to the company's previous financial disclosures and reports regarding the certain tax losses described below. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida captioned as Climo v. Office Depot, Inc, Steve Odland, Michael D. Newman and Neil R. Austrian. The Court granted a request by the Central Laborers' Pension Fund ("CLPF") to appoint it as lead plaintiff in the case and the CLPF filed its amended complaint on September 6, 2011. The company filed a motion to dismiss the Complaint November 7, 2011, plaintiff's opposition to the motion to dismiss was filed on January 7, 2012, and the company's reply was filed on February 7, 2012. Pursuant to Court Order, all discovery is stayed pending a decision on the motion to dismiss.

On June 17, 2011, a derivative lawsuit was filed against certain current and former executive officers and the company, generally alleging that the officers breached their fiduciary duties. The allegations in this lawsuit primarily relate to the company's previous financial disclosures and reports regarding the certain tax losses described below. The derivative lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida captioned as Long v. Steve Odland, Michael D. Newman and Neil R. Austrian, defendants, and Office Depot, Inc., nominal defendant. The Special Litigation Committee ("SLC"), which was appointed by the company's Board of Directors to review the allegations, issued its report on January 9, 2012. As set forth in the report, the SLC determined that the claims alleged in the Complaint should be dismissed. Accordingly, the company intends to file a motion to dismiss the Complaint at the appropriate time.

The allegations made in the above lawsuits primarily relate to the company's previous financial disclosures and reports regarding certain tax losses. On March 31, 2011, Office Depot announced that the Internal Revenue Service had denied the company's claim to carry back certain tax losses to prior tax years under economic stimulus-based tax legislation enacted in 2009. As a result, on April 6, 2011, the company restated its financial results to revise the accounting treatment regarding its original tax position. The periods covered by the restatement were the fiscal year ended December 25, 2010 and each of the quarters ended June 26, 2010 and September 25, 2010.

In addition, in the ordinary course of business, our sales to and transactions with government customers may be subject to investigations, audits and review by governmental authorities and regulatory agencies, with which we cooperate. Many of these investigations, audits and reviews are resolved without incident. While claims in these matters may at times assert large demands, we do not believe that contingent liabilities related to these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, will materially affect our financial position, results of our operations or cash flows. Among such matters, during the first quarter of 2011, we were notified that the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ") commenced an investigation into certain pricing practices related to an expired agreement that was in place between January 2, 2006 and January 1, 2011, pursuant to which state, local and non-profit agencies could purchase office supplies. We are cooperating with the DOJ on this investigation.

Other: – The company has received a proposed tax and penalty assessment from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service totaling approximately $126 million. The company disagrees with this assessment. See Note F.

During 2011, the company modified terms and conditions of its private label credit card program that, among other things, eliminated recourse to the company for losses, provided the company with portfolio rights at termination, and lowered fees. The previously-established funded reserve was retained by the financial institution and the unfunded bad debt accrual of approximately $8 million was reversed by the company. If sales under the program fall under a specified level on a rolling 12-month basis, the company would be required to make a liquidating damage payment to the financial institution, though no such payment is currently anticipated.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies.

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Employee Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]

Employee Benefit Plans

NOTE H – EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Long-Term Incentive Plan

During 2007, the company's board of directors adopted, and the shareholders approved, the Office Depot, Inc. 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan permits the issuance of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance-based, and other equity-based incentive awards. The option exercise price for each grant of a stock option shall not be less than 100% of the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date the option is granted. Options granted under the Plan become exercisable from one to five years after the date of grant, provided that the individual is continuously employed with the company. All options granted expire no more than ten years following the date of grant. Our employee share-based awards are generally issued in the first quarter of the year.

Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan

During 2010, the company implemented a one-time voluntary stock option exchange program that had been approved by the board of directors and the company's shareholders. The fair value exchange program resulted in the tender of 3.8 million shares of eligible options in exchange for approximately 1.4 million of newly-issued options. No additional compensation expense resulted from this value-for-value exchange. The new options have an exercise price of $5.13, which was the closing price of Office Depot, Inc. common stock on the date of the exchange, and the majority of the options will vest over three years. The fair value of the exchanged shares was $2.97 per share. The new options are listed separately in the tables below.

A summary of the activity in our stock option plans for the last three years is presented below.


	2011					2010					2009
	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		20,021,044		$	7.49		24,202,715		$	11.81		14,479,141		$	22.78
Granted		3,680,850			4.53		5,140,900			8.11		11,901,752			0.93
Granted – option exchange		—			—		1,350,709			5.13		—			—
Canceled		(3,567,513	)		9.46		(4,510,682	)		21.57		(2,178,178	)		15.99
Cancelled – option exchange		—			—		(3,739,557	)		22.85		—			—
Exercised		(1,075,205	)		0.86		(2,423,041	)		0.95		—			—

Outstanding at end of year		19,059,176		$	6.90		20,021,044		$	7.49		24,202,715		$	11.81

The weighted-average grant date fair values of options granted during 2011, 2010, and 2009 were $2.25, $3.89, and $0.69, respectively, using the following weighted average assumptions for grants:

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Risk-free interest rates of 1.97% for 2011, 2.3% for 2010, and 2.1% for 2009

•

Expected lives of 4.5 years for all three years

•

A dividend yield of zero for all three years

•

Expected volatility ranging from 67% to 77% for 2011, 64% to 73% for 2010, and 70% to 118% for 2009

•

Forfeitures are anticipated at 5% and are adjusted for actual experience over the vesting period

The following table summarizes information about options outstanding at December 31, 2011.


					Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices					Number Outstanding		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Number Exercisable		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price
$	0.85	$	5.12			9,537,217		4.49	$	1.94		4,319,249		3.62	$	1.02
	5.13		(option exchange	)		995,256		5.04		5.13		374,020		4.56		5.13
	5.14		10.00			4,917,893		4.12		7.80		2,519,605		2.81		8.12
	10.01		15.00			960,634		1.97		11.30		940,525		1.96		11.29
	15.01		25.00			2,275,635		.082		20.63		2,275,635		0.82		20.63
	25.01		33.61			372,541		1.66		31.60		372,541		1.66		31.60

$	0.85	$	33.61			19,059,176		3.80	$	6.90		10,801,575		2.66	$	8.90

The intrinsic value of options exercised in 2011 and 2010, was $3.8 million, and $11.9 million, respectively. There were no option exercises in 2009.

As of December 31, 2011, there was approximately $11.1 million of total stock-based compensation expense that has not yet been recognized relating to non-vested awards granted under our option plans. This expense, net of forfeitures, is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.9 years. Of the 8.3 million unvested shares, the company estimates that 7.9 million, or 95%, will vest. The number of exercisable shares was 10.8 million shares of common stock at December 31, 2011 and 8.3 million shares of common stock at December 25, 2010.

Restricted Stock

Restricted stock grants typically vest annually over a three-year service period; however, grants made to the company's board of directors vest immediately and are free of restrictions. In 2011 we granted 2,890,943 shares of restricted stock to our broad-based eligible employee population which typically vest one-third annually on the anniversary of the grant date. Of these shares, two grants of 600,000 shares were awarded to our new Chair and CEO as an incentive for future performance. The first grant of 600,000 restricted shares is subject to a three-year cliff vesting based on a service requirement, and the second grant of 600,000 restricted shares is subject to vesting based on both service and performance requirements. In addition, 256,441 shares were granted to the board of directors as part of their annual compensation and vest immediately. A summary of the status of the company's nonvested shares as of December 31, 2011, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2011 is presented below.


	2011					2010					2009
	Shares			Weighted Average Grant- Date Price		Shares			Weighted Average Grant- Date Price		Shares			Weighted Average Grant- Date Price
Nonvested at beginning of year		496,059		$	10.39		1,318,162		$	13.21		2,663,216		$	14.06
Granted		2,890,943			3.96		173,387			8.01		21,628			0.85
Vested		(594,876	)		9.00		(741,007	)		14.19		(1,230,397	)		14.60
Forfeited		(179,250	)		4.97		(254,483	)		11.31		(136,285	)		15.24

Nonvested at end of year		2,612,876		$	3.96		496,059		$	10.39		1,318,162		$	13.21

As of December 31, 2011, there was approximately $6.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock. This expense, net of forfeitures, is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of two years. Of the 2.6 million unvested shares at year end, the company estimates that 2.3 million will vest. The total grant date fair value of shares vested during 2011 was approximately $5.3 million.

Retirement Savings Plans

Eligible company employees may participate in the Office Depot, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), which was approved by the board of directors. This plan allows those employees to contribute a percentage of their salary, commissions and bonuses in accordance with plan limitations and provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Company matching contributions were suspended by the compensation and benefits committee of the board of directors during 2009 and 2010. The committee reinstated the company matching provisions at 50% of the first 4% of an employee's contributions, subject to the limits of the plan, effective with the first pay period beginning in 2011. Matching contributions are invested in the same manner as the participants' pre-tax contributions. The plan also allows for a discretionary matching contribution in addition to the normal match contributions if approved by the board of directors.

Office Depot also sponsors the Office Depot, Inc. Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan that, until December 2009, permitted eligible highly compensated employees, who were limited in the amount they could contribute to the 401(k) Plan, to alternatively defer a portion of their salary, commissions and bonuses up to maximums and under restrictive conditions specified in this plan and to participate in company matching provisions. The matching contributions to the deferred compensation plan were allocated to hypothetical investment alternatives selected by the participants. The compensation and benefits committee of the board of directors amended the plan to eliminate the predetermined matching contributions effective with the first payroll period beginning in 2009. In October 2009, the compensation and benefits committee amended the plan to no longer accept new deferrals.

During 2011, 2010, and 2009, $7.2 million, $80.2 thousand, $1.1 million, respectively, was recorded as compensation expense for company contributions to these programs and certain international retirement savings plans. Additionally, nonparticipating annuity premiums were paid for benefits in certain European countries totaling $5.0 million, $4.7 million and $4.9 million in 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

Pension Plan

The company has a defined benefit pension plan covering a limited number of employees in Europe. During 2008, curtailment of that plan was approved by the trustees and future service benefits ceased for the remaining employees. The following table provides a reconciliation of changes in the projected benefit obligation, the fair value of plan assets and the funded status of the plan to amounts recognized on our balance sheets:


(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2011			December 25, 2010

Changes in projected benefit obligation:
Obligation at beginning of period	$	177,195		$	192,131
Service cost		—			—
Interest cost		9,838			10,466
Member contributions		—			—
Benefits paid		(4,118	)		(4,426	)
Actuarial gain		(1,558	)		(14,651	)
Currency translation		1,007			(6,325	)

Obligation at valuation date		182,364			177,195

Changes in plan assets:
Fair value at beginning of period		132,022			120,383
Actual return on plan assets		(1,259	)		14,959
Company contributions		5,293			5,105
Member contributions		—			—
Benefits paid		(4,118	)		(4,426	)
Currency translation		849			(3,999	)

Plan assets at valuation date		132,787			132,022

Benefit obligation in excess of plan assets		(49,577	)		(45,173	)

Net liability recognized at end of period	$	(49,577	)	$	(45,173	)

The net unfunded amount is classified as a non-current liability in the caption deferred taxes and other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Included in OCI was a deferred loss of approximately $1 million and a deferred gain of $6 million at December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010, respectively. The deferred loss is not expected to be amortized into income during 2012. The plan's accumulated benefit obligations were approximately $182.4 million and $177.2 million at the 2011 and 2010 valuation dates, respectively.

The components of net periodic expense are presented below:


(Dollars in thousands)	2011			2010			2009
Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	—
Interest cost		9,838			10,466			9,006
Expected return on plan assets		(9,336	)		(8,039	)		(6,291	)

Net periodic pension cost	$	502		$	2,427		$	2,715

Assumptions used in calculating the funded status included:


	2011			2010			2009
Long-term rate of return on plan assets		6.00	%		6.77	%		6.89	%
Discount rate		4.70	%		5.40	%		5.70	%
Salary increases		—			—			—
Inflation		3.00	%		3.40	%		3.80	%

The plan's investment policies and strategies are to ensure assets are available to meet the obligations to the beneficiaries and to adjust plan contributions accordingly. The plan trustees are also committed to reducing the level of risk in the plan over the long term, while retaining a return above that of the growth of liabilities.

The long-term rate of return on assets assumption has been derived based on long-term UK government fixed income yields, having regard to the proportion of assets in each asset class. The funds invested in equities have been assumed to return 4.0% above the return on UK government securities of appropriate duration. Funds invested in corporate bonds are assumed to return equal to a 15 year AA bond index. Allowance is made for expenses of 0.5% of assets.

The allocation of assets is as follows:


	Percentage of Plan Assets						Target Allocation
	2011		2010		2009
Equity securities		70%		73%		71%	60% - 95%
Debt securities		30%		27%		27%	0% - 30%
Real estate		0%		0%		0%	0% - 10%
Other		0%		0%		2%	0% - 10%

Total		100%		100%		100%

The fair value of plan assets by asset category is as follows:


(Dollars in thousands)			Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011
Asset Category	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Cash	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Equity securities		91,912		88,088		3,824		—
Debt securities		40,875		—		40,875		—

Total	$	132,787	$	88,088	$	44,699	$	—


(Dollars in thousands)			Fair Value Measurements at December 25, 2010
Asset Category	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Cash	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Equity securities		95,699		95,699		—		—
Debt securities		36,323		36,323		—		—

Total	$	132,022	$	132,022	$	—	$	—

Anticipated benefit payments, at December 31, 2011 exchange rates, are as follows:


(Dollars in thousands)
2012	$	4,111
2013		4,232
2014		4,360
2015		4,490
2016		4,626
Next five years		25,292

During January 2012, the company settled an outstanding dispute with the seller of the entity which included this pension plan. Amounts received from the seller have been contributed to the plan in 2012. See Note R for additional discussion.

Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

NOTE I – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The company measures fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In developing its fair value estimates, the company uses the following hierarchy:


Level 1:		Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2:		Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
Level 3:		Significant unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. Generally, these fair value measures are model-based valuation techniques such as discounted cash flows or option pricing models using our own estimates and assumptions or those expected to be used by market participants.

The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate their carrying values because of their short-term nature.

See Note A for additional information on cash and cash equivalents, which total $570.7 million at December 31, 2011 (Level 1), as well as fair value estimates used when considering potential impairments of long-lived assets and goodwill (Level 3). Impairment charges of $11.4 million in 2011 and $2.3 million in 2010 were based on estimated fair values of the related assets of $1.7 million in 2011 and $0.4 million in 2010.

The fair values of our interest rate swaps, foreign currency contracts and fuel contracts are the amounts receivable or payable to terminate the agreements at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates, exchange rates and commodity prices. The values are based on market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data. There were no interest rate swap agreements in place at the end of 2011 and the amounts receivable or payable under foreign currency and fuel contracts were not significant at the end of 2011. See Note J for additional information on our derivative instruments and hedging activities.

Fair value estimates may be required to measure certain assets and liabilities on a nonrecurring basis for asset impairments and exit cost valuations.

The following table summarizes the company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:


	Level 2
(In thousands)	Fair Value Measurement Category
	December 31, 2011		December 25, 2010
Assets
Commodity contracts – fuel	$	—	$	253
Foreign exchange contracts		341		—
Liabilities:
Commodity contracts – fuel	$	251	$	—
Foreign exchange contracts	$	92	$	434

The company records its senior notes payable at par value, adjusted for amortization of a fair value hedge which was cancelled in 2005. The fair value of the senior notes indicated in the following table was determined based on quoted market prices.


	2011				2010
(In thousands)	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
$400 million senior notes	$	399,953	$	381,067	$	400,067	$	398,000

There were no significant differences between the carrying values and fair values of our financial instruments as of December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010, except as disclosed above.

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities which includes [financial] instruments measured at fair value that are classified in stockholders' equity. Such assets and liabilities may be measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. The disclosures which may be required or desired include: (1) for assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, disclosure may include: (a) the fair value measurements at the reporting date; (b) the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3); (c) for fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: (i) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets), and a description of where those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) are reported in the statement of income (or activities); (ii) purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net); (iii) transfers in and transfers out of Level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the observability of significant inputs); (d) the amount of the total gains or losses for the period in subparagraph (c) (i) above included in earnings (or changes in net assets) that are attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to those assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date and a description of where those unrealized gains or losses are reported in the statement of income (or activities); (e) the valuation technique(s) used to measure fair value and a discussion of changes in valuation techniques, if any, during the period and (2) for assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis (for example, impaired assets) disclosure may include, in addition to (a) above: (a) the reasons for the fair value measurements recorded; (b) the same as (b) above; (c) for fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a description of the inputs and the information used to develop the inputs; and (d) the valuation technique(s) used to measure fair value and a discussion of changes, if any, in the valuation technique(s) used to measure similar assets and/or liabilities in prior periods. Where the quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, the Level 1 input is the quoted price of an identical liability when traded as an asset.

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Derivative Instruments And Hedging [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments And Hedging

NOTE J – DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING

As a global supplier of office products and services we are exposed to risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and interest rates. Our foreign operations are typically, but not exclusively, conducted in the currency of the local environment. We are exposed to the risk of foreign currency exchange rate changes when we make purchases, sell products, or arrange financings that are denominated in a currency different from the entity's functional currency. Depending on the settlement timeframe and other factors, we may enter into foreign currency derivative transactions to mitigate those risks. We may designate and account for such qualifying arrangements as hedges. Gains and losses on these cash flow hedging transactions are deferred in OCI and recognized in earnings in the same period as the hedged item. Transactions that are not designated as cash flow hedges are marked to market at each period with changes in value included in earnings. Historically, we have not entered into transactions to hedge our net investment in foreign operations but may in future periods.

We also are exposed to the risk of changing fuel prices from inbound and outbound transportation arrangements. The structure of many of these transportation arrangements, however, precludes applying hedge accounting. In those circumstances, we may enter into derivative transactions to offset the risk of commodity price changes, and the value of the derivative contract is marked to market at each reporting period with changes recognized in earnings. To the extent fuel arrangements qualify for hedge accounting, gains and losses are deferred in OCI until such time as the hedged item impacts earnings. At the end of the 2011, the company had entered into a series of monthly option contracts for approximately 10 million gallons of fuel through December 2012 that may or may not be executed.

Interest rate changes on our obligations may result from external market factors, as well as changes in our credit rating or availability on our asset based credit facility. We manage our exposure to interest rate risks at the corporate level. Interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities are monitored and assessed for market risk. Currently, no interest rate related derivative arrangements are in place.

In certain markets, we may contract with third parties for our future electricity needs. Such arrangements are not considered derivatives because they are within the ordinary course of business and are for physical delivery. Accordingly, these arrangements are not included in the tables below.

Financial instruments authorized under the company's established risk management policy include spot trades, swaps, options, caps, collars, forwards and futures. Use of derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes is expressly prohibited.

The following tables provide information on our hedging and derivative positions and activity.


Fair value of derivative instruments
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance sheet location	December 31, 2011		December 25, 2010
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	284	$	—

Foreign exchange contracts	Other current liabilities		—		317
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	57	$	—

Commodity contracts – fuel	Other current assets		—		253

	Other current liabilities		251

Foreign exchange contracts	Other current liabilities		92		117

Total derivative assets		$	341	$	253



Total derivative liabilities		$	343	$	434


Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings	Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings
(Dollars in thousands)		2011			2010			2009
Foreign exchange contracts	Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs/Miscellaneous income, net*	$	(6,452	)	$	(117	)	$	(7,707	)

Commodity contracts – fuel	Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs & Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses**		3,601			253			111

Total		$	(2,851	)	$	136		$	(7,596	)


Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:	Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in OCI								Location of gain/(loss) reclassified from OCI into earnings	Amount of gain/(loss) reclassified from OCI into earnings
(Dollars in thousands)	2011		2010			2009				2011		2010			2009
Foreign exchange contracts	$	1,646	$	(1,982	)	$	(266	)	Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs*	$	1,123	$	(2,229	)	$	—
Commodity contracts – fuel		—		—			2,919		Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs & Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses**		—		—			(6,800	)

Total	$	1,646	$	(1,982	)	$	2,653			$	1,123	$	(2,229	)	$	(6,800	)

*	For 2011, approximately 60% of the amounts are reflected in cost of goods sold and occupancy costs and the remaining 40% of the amounts are reflected in miscellaneous income, net. For 2010 and 2009, all amounts are reflected in cost of goods sold and occupancy costs.

**	Approximately 60% of the amounts for 2011, 2010, and 2009 are reflected in cost of goods sold and occupancy costs. The remaining 40% of the amounts are reflected in store and warehouse operating and selling expenses.

As of December 31, 2011, there were no hedging arrangements requiring collateral. However, we may be required to provide collateral on certain arrangements in the future. The fair values of our foreign currency contracts and fuel contracts are the amounts receivable or payable to terminate the agreements at the reporting date, taking into account current exchange rates. The values are based on market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the entity's entire derivative instruments and hedging activities. Describes an entity's risk management strategies, derivatives in hedging activities and non-hedging derivative instruments, the assets, obligations, liabilities, revenues and expenses arising therefrom, and the amounts of and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts of such items.

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Redeemable Preferred Stock

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Redeemable Preferred Stock [Abstract]

Redeemable Preferred Stock

NOTE K – REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK

On June 23, 2009, Office Depot, Inc. issued 274,596 shares of 10.00% Series A Redeemable Convertible Participating Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Series A Preferred Stock"), and 75,404 shares of 10.00% Series B Redeemable Conditional Convertible Participating Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Series B Preferred Stock"), to funds advised by BC Partners, Inc. (the "Investors"), for $350 million (collectively, the "Preferred Stock"). The issued shares are out of 280,000 authorized shares of Series A Preferred Stock and 80,000 authorized shares of Series B Preferred Stock. Approval of conversion and voting rights for these shares was received at a special shareholders' meeting on October 14, 2009.

The initial liquidation value of $1,000 per preferred share and the conversion rate of $5.00 per common share allow the two series of preferred stock to be initially convertible into 70 million shares of common stock. The conversion rate is subject to anti-dilution adjustments. Until converted or otherwise redeemed, the Preferred Stock is recorded outside of permanent equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets because certain redemption conditions are not solely within the control of Office Depot. The balance is presented inclusive of accrued dividends and net of approximately $25 million of fees.

Dividends are payable quarterly and will be paid in-kind or, in cash, only to the extent that the company has funds legally available for such payment and a cash dividend is declared by the company's board of directors and allowed by credit facilities. If not paid in cash, an amount equal to the cash dividend due will be added to the liquidation preference and measured for accounting purposes at fair value. After the third anniversary of issuance, the dividend rate will be reduced to:

(i)

7.87% if at any time after June 23, 2010, the closing price of the company's common stock is greater than or equal to $6.62 per share for a period of 20 consecutive trading days, or

(ii)

5.75% if at any time after June 23, 2010, the closing price of the company's common stock is greater than or equal to $8.50 per share for a period of 20 consecutive trading days.

The Preferred Stock also may participate in dividends on common stock, if declared. However, if the closing price of the common stock on the record date for a dividend payment is less than $45.00 per share, the company may not declare or pay a cash dividend on the common stock per share for any fiscal quarter in excess of the Preferred Stock dividend amounts.

The board of directors approved cash dividends on the Preferred Stock for each of the quarterly periods of 2010 and the first three quarters of 2011. Dividends were accrued and paid in-kind for the quarterly periods of 2009 and the fourth quarter of 2011. The stated-rate amounts of those in-kind dividends were added to the liquidation preference of the respective Series A and Series B Preferred Stock. For accounting purposes, the dividends were measured at fair value using a binomial simulation model. The significant assumptions included in the model used for the fourth quarter 2011 dividend included stock price volatility of approximately 70%, a risk free interest rate of 1.49%, the conversion and interest reset provisions in the preferred stock agreements and future expectations about the payment of dividends in-kind. This technique resulted in a fair value estimate of approximately $7.7 million, $1.6 million below the increase in liquidation preference for the fourth quarter 2011 dividend. The fair value estimates for the 2009 dividends paid in-kind exceeded the liquidation preference amounts. With an aggregate of Series A and Series B of 350,000 shares, reported dividends calculated on a per share basis were $102.01, $106.04, and $87.16, for 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. The liquidation preference value of the Preferred Stock was $377.7 million, $368.5 million and $356.0 million at December 31, 2011, December 25, 2010, and December 26, 2009, respectively.

The Preferred Stock is redeemable, in whole or in part, at the option of the company at any time after June 23, 2012, subject to the right of the holder to first convert the preferred stock the company proposes to redeem. The redemption price is initially 107% of the liquidation preference amount plus any accrued but unpaid dividends and decreases by 1% each year until reaching 100% after June 23, 2019. At any time after June 23, 2011, if the closing price of the common stock is greater than or equal to $9.75 per share for a period of 20 consecutive trading days, the Preferred Stock is redeemable at 100% of the liquidation preference amount plus any accrued but unpaid dividends, in whole or in part, at the option of the company, subject to the right of the holder to first convert the Preferred Stock the company proposes to redeem. The Preferred Stock is redeemable at the option of the holder at 101% of the liquidation preference in the event of certain fundamental change provisions (as defined in the Certificate of Designations for each series), including sale, bankruptcy or delisting of our common stock.

In connection with the transaction, the company entered into an Investor Rights Agreement. Subject to certain exceptions, for so long as the Investors' ownership percentage is equal to or greater than 10%, the approval of at least one of the directors designated to the company's board of directors by the Investors is required for the company to incur any indebtedness for borrowed money in excess of $200 million in the aggregate during any fiscal year. In addition, at the current ownership percentage level, the Investors are entitled to nominate up to three members of the board of directors. Declining ownership percentages reduce the Investors' board representation rights. Three directors designated by the Investors are current members of the company's board of directors.

Capital Stock	12 Months Ended
Capital Stock	Dec. 31, 2011
Capital Stock [Abstract]
Capital Stock	NOTE L — CAPITAL STOCK Preferred Stock As of December 31, 2011, there were 1,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value preferred stock authorized of which none were issued or outstanding. Treasury Stock At December 31, 2011, there were 5.9 million treasury shares held. Additional common stock repurchases are currently prohibited under our asset based credit facility and, in certain circumstances, require prior approval under our Preferred Stock agreements.

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Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

NOTE M – EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table presents the calculation of net earnings (loss) per common share – basic and diluted:


(In thousands, except per share amounts)	*2011*		2010			2009

Basic Earnings Per Share
Numerator:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$	59,989	$	(81,736	)	$	(626,971	)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		277,918		275,557			272,828

Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	0.22	$	(0.30	)	$	(2.30	)


Diluted Earnings Per Share
Numerator:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.	$	95,694	$	(44,623	)	$	(596,465	)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		277,918		275,557			272,828
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		5,176		7,060			3,836
Redeemable preferred stock		73,703		73,676			36,418


Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding		356,797		356,293			313,082

Diluted earnings (loss) per share		N/A		N/A			N/A

Awards of options and nonvested shares representing an additional 13.6 million, 13.0 million and 14.7 million shares of common stock were outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2011, December 25, 2010 and December 26, 2009, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding because their effect would have been antidilutive. Beginning in 2010, for weighted average share purposes, no tax benefits have been assumed in jurisdictions with valuation allowances. The diluted share amounts for 2011, 2010 and 2009 are provided for informational purposes, as the level of earnings (loss) for the periods causes basic earnings per share to be the most dilutive.

Following the company's issuance of the redeemable preferred stock in 2009, basic earnings per share is computed after consideration of preferred stock dividends. The preferred stock has certain participation rights with common stock resulting in application of the two-class method for computing earnings per share. In periods of sufficient earnings, this method assumes an allocation of undistributed earnings to both participating stock classes. The two-class method impacted the computation of earnings for the third quarter of 2011, but was not applicable to the full year 2011 because if would have been antidulitive. The preferred shareholders are not required to fund losses.

Dividends on its preferred stock for the first three quarters of 2011 were paid in cash. The dividend due in January 2012 was paid-in-kind, and totaled approximately $8 million, measured at fair value. The 2010 preferred stock dividends were paid in cash and the 2009 dividends were paid in-kind and a separate determination of fair value above the stated dividend rate was required for those periods. Should the company continue to pay dividends on preferred shares in-kind during future periods, the reported earnings per share attributable to preferred and common shareholders may be different.

Supplemental Information On Operating, Investing And Financing Activities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Supplemental Information On Operating, Investing And Financing Activities [Abstract]

Supplemental Information On Operating, Investing And Financing Activities

NOTE N – SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON OPERATING, INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Additional supplemental information related to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows is as follows:


(Dollars in thousands)	2011			2010			2009
Cash interest paid (net of amounts capitalized)	$	54,833		$	62,352		$	52,631
Cash taxes paid (refunded)		(3,317	)		(54,459	)		(28,320	)
Non-cash asset additions under capital leases		10,025			13,251			1,813
Non-cash paid-in-kind dividends (see Note K)		7,656			—			30,506

Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Information

NOTE O – SEGMENT INFORMATION

Office Depot operates in three segments: North American Retail Division, North American Business Solutions Division, and International Division. Each of these segments is managed separately primarily because it serves a different customer group. The accounting policies for each segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies (see Note A). Our measure of Division operating profit is based on the measure of performance reported internally to manage the business and for resource allocation. This measure allocates to the respective Divisions those general and administrative expenses considered directly or closely related to their operations. Remaining G&A expenses and Charges that are managed at the corporate level are not allocated to the Divisions for measurement of Division operating profit. See Note B for discussion of Charges. Other companies may charge more or less of these items to their segments and our results may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities.

The following is a summary of our significant accounts and balances by segment, reconciled to our consolidated totals.


(Dollars in thousands)		North American Retail Division		North American Business Solutions Division		International Division		Eliminations and Other*		Consolidated Total
Sales	2011	$	4,870,166	$	3,261,953	$	3,357,414	$	—	$	11,489,533
	2010	$	4,962,838	$	3,290,430	$	3,379,826	$	—	$	11,633,094
	2009	$	5,113,553	$	3,483,724	$	3,547,190	$	—	$	12,144,467
Division operating profit (loss)	2011	$	134,794	$	145,096	$	92,895	$	—	$	372,785
	2010	$	127,504	$	96,474	$	110,781	$	—	$	334,759
	2009	$	105,542	$	98,163	$	119,604	$	—	$	323,309
Capital expenditures	2011	$	62,699	$	22,690	$	26,356	$	18,572	$	130,317
	2010	$	67,172	$	38,588	$	27,637	$	36,055	$	169,452
	2009	$	40,600	$	21,145	$	20,281	$	48,821	$	130,847
Depreciation and amortization	2011	$	89,839	$	14,518	$	22,102	$	84,951	$	211,410
	2010	$	86,657	$	15,005	$	24,712	$	81,945	$	208,319
	2009	$	90,973	$	15,471	$	29,032	$	88,639	$	224,115
Charges for losses on receivables and inventories	2011	$	31,274	$	6,578	$	18,348	$	—	$	56,200
	2010	$	37,681	$	8,463	$	11,680	$	—	$	57,824
	2009	$	41,740	$	16,932	$	21,506	$	—	$	80,178
Net earnings from equity method investments	2011	$	—	$	—	$	31,426	$	—	$	31,426
	2010	$	—	$	—	$	30,635	$	—	$	30,635
	2009	$	—	$	—	$	30,579	$	—	$	30,579
Assets	2011	$	1,434,844	$	586,404	$	1,373,108	$	856,628	$	4,250,984
	2010	$	1,604,274	$	663,049	$	1,425,855	$	876,259	$	4,569,437

*	Amounts included in "Eliminations and Other" consist of assets (including all cash and equivalents) and depreciation related to corporate activities.

A reconciliation of the measure of Division operating profit to consolidated earnings from continuing operations before income taxes follows.


(Dollars in thousands)	2011			2010			2009
Division operating profit	$	372,785		$	334,759		$	323,309
Add/(subtract):
Charges and impairments, including Charges in 2009 (see Note B)		(14,919	)		(63,934	)		(253,383	)
Unallocated general, administrative and corporate expenses		(324,112	)		(308,116	)		(334,931	)
Interest expense		(33,223	)		(58,498	)		(65,628	)
Interest income		1,231			4,663			2,396
Miscellaneous income, net		30,857			34,451			17,085

Income (loss) before income taxes	$	32,619		$	(56,675	)	$	(311,152	)

As of December 31, 2011, we sold to customers throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. We operate through wholly-owned and majority-owned entities and participate in other ventures and alliances. There is no single country outside of the United States in which we generate 10% or more of our total revenues. Geographic financial information relating to our business is as follows (in thousands).


	Sales						Property and Equipment
	2011		2010		2009		2011		2010
United States	$	8,108,402	$	8,189,642	$	8,476,404	$	901,572	$	980,426
International		3,381,131		3,443,452		3,668,063		165,468		176,587

Total	$	11,489,533	$	11,633,094	$	12,144,467	$	1,067,040	$	1,157,013

We classify our products into three categories: (1) supplies, (2) technology, and (3) furniture and other. The supplies category includes products such as paper, binders, writing instruments, school supplies, and ink and toner. The technology category includes products such as desktop and laptop computers, monitors, printers, cables, software, digital cameras, telephones, and wireless communications products. The furniture and other category includes products such as desks, chairs, luggage, sales in our copy and print centers, and other miscellaneous items.

Total company sales by product group were as follows:


	2011			2010			2009
Supplies		65.1	%		65.2	%		66.4	%
Technology		21.9	%		22.4	%		22.2	%
Furniture and other		13.0	%		12.4	%		11.4	%

		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Acquisition And Dispositions	12 Months Ended
Acquisition And Dispositions	Dec. 31, 2011
Acquisition And Dispositions [Abstract]
Acquisition And Dispositions	NOTE P – ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITIONS On February 25, 2011, the company acquired all of the shares of Svanströms Gruppen (Frans Svanströms & Co AB), a supplier of office products and services headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden to complement the company's existing business in that region. As part of this all-cash transaction, the company recognized approximately $46 million of non-deductible goodwill, primarily attributable to anticipated synergies, $20 million of amortizing intangible assets for customer relationships and proprietary names, as well as net working capital and property and equipment. The amortizing intangible assets had a weighted average life of 6.9 years at the acquisition date. Operations have been included in the International Division results since the date of acquisition. Supplemental pro forma information as if the entities were combined at earlier periods is not provided based on materiality considerations. In December 2010, the company sold the stock of its operating entities in Israel and Japan and entered into licensing agreements with the respective buyers of those companies. A loss on disposition of approximately $11 million was reflected in the operating income of the International Division and included in operating expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Additionally in December 2010, the company entered into an amended shareholders' agreement related to its joint venture in India such that financial and operating policies are now shared and equity capital balances are equal. The revenues and expenses of these entities were included through the date of sale or deconsolidation in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and the assets and liabilities of each of these entities were removed from the year end 2010 Consolidated Balance Sheet. The investment in India is accounted for under the equity method, with our share of results being presented in Miscellaneous income, net.

Quarterly Financial Data

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]

Quarterly Financial Data

NOTE Q – QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter⁽¹⁾

Fourth
Quarter⁽²⁾

Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2011

Net sales

2,972,960

2,710,141

2,836,737

2,969,695

Gross profit

878,188

794,052

855,020

899,186

Net earnings (loss)

(5,390

)

(20,116

)

100,849

20,348

Net earnings (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.

(5,414

)

(20,114

)

100,872

20,350

Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders

(14,627

)

(29,327

)

91,659

12,284

Net earnings (loss) per share*:

Basic

(0.05

)

(0.11

)

0.29

0.04

Diluted

(0.05

)

(0.11

)

0.28

0.04

*	Due to rounding, the sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the reported earnings per share for the year.

(1)	Net earnings includes approximately $99 million of tax and related interest benefits from the reversal of uncertain tax positions^.

(2)	Fiscal year 2011 includes 53 weeks in accordance with our 52- week, 53-week retail calendar; accordingly, the fourth quarter includes 14 weeks. Additionally, the fourth quarter includes approximately $24 million of benefits from the reversal of uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances.


(In thousands, except per share amounts)	First Quarter		Second Quarter⁽¹⁾			Third Quarter⁽²⁾		Fourth Quarter⁽³⁾

Fiscal Year Ended December 25, 2010
Net sales	$	3,071,970	$	2,699,475		$	2,899,717	$	2,961,932
Gross profit		913,731		766,688			829,183		847,535
Net earnings (loss)		29,240		(16,140	)		40,622		(99,927	)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.		29,468		(15,934	)		41,254		(99,411	)
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders		19,993		(25,147	)		32,044		(108,626	)

Net loss per share*:
Basic	$	0.07	$	(0.09	)	$	0.12	$	(0.39	)
Diluted	$	0.07	$	(0.09	)	$	0.12	$	(0.39	)

*	Due to rounding, the sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the reported earnings per share for the year.

(1)	Net loss for the quarter includes approximately $13 million discrete tax benefits from the release of a valuation allowance in Europe and a favorable settlement with certain taxing authorities^.

(2)	Net earnings for the quarter includes approximately $32 million of discrete tax benefits from the settlement of certain tax positions relating to open years as well as approximately $13 million of related interest benefits.

(3)	Net loss for the quarter includes approximately $12 million related to pre-tax charges for severance and facility closures, $11 million loss on the sale of operating entities, $51 million from software write off, and $13 million severance and related costs for departing executive officer.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements. The disclosure may include a tabular presentation of financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income or loss before extraordinary items and earnings per share data. It also includes an indication if the information in the note is unaudited, comments on the aggregate effect of year-end adjustments, and an explanation of matters or transactions that affect comparability or are pertinent to an understanding of the information furnished.

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Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Dec. 31, 2011
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	NOTE R – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Pension Settlement The sale and purchase agreement ("SPA") associated with a 2003 European acquisition included a provision whereby the seller was required to pay an amount to the company if a specified acquired pension plan was calculated to be underfunded based on 2008 plan data. The unfunded obligation amount calculated by the plan's actuary based on that data was disputed by the seller. The parties entered into arbitration to resolve this matter and, in March 2011, the arbitrator found in favor of the company. The seller pursued an annulment of the award in French court. In November 2011, the seller paid approximately $8.8 million (GBP 5.5 million) to the company to allow for future monthly payments to the pension plan, pending a court ruling on their cancellation request. That money was placed in an escrow account with the pension plan acting as trustee. On January 6, 2012, both parties entered into a settlement agreement that settled all claims by either party for this and any other matter under the original SPA. The seller paid to the company an additional $50 million (GBP 32.2 million). The resolution of this contingency will be recognized in the company's first quarter 2012 financial statements as a credit to income. The cash received from the seller has been contributed to the pension plan in February 2012, reducing the unfunded position that existed at December 31, 2011. This contribution will be presented in the first quarter 2012 statement of cash flows as a use of cash in operating activities. The receipt of cash from the seller for the settlement will be presented as a source of cash in investing activities. Costs incurred to resolve the disputed arbitration award have been expensed as incurred and a portion of those costs have been reimbursed in the settlement agreement. Tender Offer On February 17, 2012, the company announced commencement of a cash tender offer to purchase up to $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding $6.25% Senior Notes due 2013. The tender offer is scheduled to expire at midnight, New York City time, on March 16, 2012, unless extended or earlier terminated.

Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

OFFICE DEPOT, INC.

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(In thousands)


Column A	Column B		Column C		Column D		Column E
Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Additions— Charged to Expense		Deductions— Write-offs, Payments and Other Adjustments		Balance at End of Period
Allowance for doubtful accounts:

2011	$	28,047		13,603		21,979	$	19,671

2010	$	32,802		10,954		15,709		28,047

2009	$	45,990		22,020		35,208		32,802

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature Of Business	Nature of Business: Office Depot, Inc. ("Office Depot") is a global supplier of office products and services under the Office Depot® brand and other proprietary brand names. As of December 31, 2011, we sold to customers throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. We operate wholly-owned entities, majority-owned entities or participate in other ventures and alliances.
Basis Of Presentation	Basis of Presentation: The consolidated financial statements of Office Depot and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In addition to wholly owned subsidiaries, we consolidate entities where we control financial and operating policies but do not have total ownership. Noncontrolling interests are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity as a component of total stockholders' equity and in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a specific allocation of net earnings (loss). The equity method of accounting is used for our investments in which we do not control but we either share control equally or have significant influence. During 2010, we amended the shareholders' agreement related to our venture in India such that control is now shared equally. The venture was deconsolidated and subsequently accounted for under the equity method. The remaining investment at year end 2011 and 2010 in this venture is considered immaterial. We also participate in a joint venture selling office products and services in Mexico and Central and South America that is accounted for using the equity method with its results presented in miscellaneous income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Our investment at year end 2011 and 2010 of $196.9 million and $205.8 million, respectively, is included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We received dividends of $25 million in 2011 and $14 million in 2009 from this joint venture. Certain prior year amounts in the income tax rate reconciliation included in Note F – Income Taxes have been recast to provide additional components reported in the current year presentation. Similarly, certain prior year amounts in the reconciliation of Division operating profit to Income (loss) before taxes in Note O – Segment Information have been recast to conform to the current year presentation.
Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year: Fiscal years are based on a 52- or 53-week period ending on the last Saturday in December. Our fiscal 2011 financial statements consisted of 53 weeks, with the additional week occurring in our fourth quarter; all other periods presented in our consolidated financial statements consisted of 52 weeks.
Estimates And Assumptions	Estimates and Assumptions: Preparation of these financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and related notes. For example, estimates are required for, but not limited to, facility closure costs, asset impairments, fair value measurements, amounts earned under vendor programs, inventory valuation, contingencies and valuation allowances on deferred tax assets. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Foreign Currency	Foreign Currency: Assets and liabilities of international operations are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate at the balance sheet date. Revenues, expenses and cash flows are translated at average monthly exchange rates. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are recorded in stockholders' equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income ("OCI"). Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than a consolidated entity's functional currency result in transaction gains or losses from the remeasurement at spot rates at the end of the period. Foreign currency gains and losses are recorded in miscellaneous income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Cash Equivalents	Cash Equivalents: All short-term highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition are classified as cash equivalents. Amounts in transit from banks for customer credit card and debit card transactions that process in less than seven days are classified as cash. The banks process the majority of these amounts within one to two business days. Approximately $9 million and $53 million of restricted cash held on deposit was included in other current assets at December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010, respectively. The 2011 amount relates to an advance received that was placed in escrow and ultimately settled in January 2012. Approximately $47 million of restricted cash at the end of the year 2010 relates to the acquisition of Svanströms Gruppen (Frans Svanströms & Co AB) which was initiated in 2010 and completed in the first quarter of 2011.
Cash Management	Cash Management: Our cash management process generally utilizes zero balance accounts which provide for the settlement of the related disbursement accounts and cash concentration on a daily basis. Accounts payable and accrued expenses as of December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010 included $50 million and $64 million, respectively, of amounts not yet presented for payment drawn in excess of disbursement account book balances, after considering existing offset provisions. We may borrow during the period, which may result in higher levels of borrowings and invested cash within the period. At the end of the period, cash may be used to minimize borrowings outstanding at the balance sheet date.Approximately $174 million of our cash and cash equivalents was held outside the U.S. at December 31, 2011.
Receivables	Receivables: Trade receivables, net, totaled $631.7 million and $687.4 million at December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010, respectively. An allowance for doubtful accounts has been recorded to reduce receivables to an amount expected to be collectible from customers. The allowance recorded at December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010 was $19.7 million and $28.0 million, respectively. Our exposure to credit risk associated with trade receivables is limited by having a large customer base that extends across many different industries and geographic regions. However, receivables may be adversely affected by an economic slowdown in the U.S. or internationally. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of our total sales in 2011, 2010 or 2009. Other receivables are $231.1 million and $276.4 million as of December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010, respectively, of which $181.6 million and $198.3 million are amounts due from vendors under purchase rebate, cooperative advertising and various other marketing programs.
Inventories	Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value and are reduced for inventory losses based on physical counts. In-bound freight is included as a cost of inventories. Also, certain vendor allowances that are related to inventory purchases are considered to reduce the product cost. The weighted average method is used to determine the cost of our inventory in North America and the first-in-first-out method is used for inventory held within our international operations.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes: Income tax expense is recognized at applicable U.S. or international tax rates. Certain revenue and expense items may be recognized in one period for financial statement purposes and in a different period's income tax return. The tax effects of such differences are reported as deferred income taxes. Valuation allowances are recorded for periods in which realization of deferred tax assets does not meet a more likely than not standard. See Note F for additional information on deferred income taxes.
Property And Equipment	Property and Equipment: Property and equipment additions are recorded at cost. Depreciation and amortization is recognized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. The useful lives of depreciable assets are estimated to be 15 - 30 years for buildings and 3 - 10 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Computer software is amortized over three years for common office applications, five years for larger business applications and seven years for certain enterprise-wide systems. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated economic lives of the improvements or the terms of the underlying leases, including renewal options considered reasonably assured at inception of the leases.
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price and related costs over the value assigned to net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of businesses acquired. We test for possible goodwill impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or sooner if indications of possible impairment are identified. We use a discounted cash flow analysis that requires that certain assumptions and estimates be made regarding industry economic factors and future profitability. Unless conditions warrant earlier action, intangible assets with indefinite lives also are tested annually for impairment during the fourth quarter using a discounted cash flow approach. We amortize the cost of other intangible assets over their estimated useful lives. Amortizable intangible assets are reviewed at least annually to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization.
Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: Long-lived assets with identifiable cash flows are reviewed for possible impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Impairment is assessed at the individual store level which is the lowest level of identifiable cash flows, and considers the estimated undiscounted cash flows over the asset's remaining life. If estimated undiscounted cash flows are insufficient to recover the investment, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the estimated fair value of the asset less its carrying value and any costs of disposition. The fair value estimate is generally the discounted amount of estimated store-specific cash flows. Impairment losses of $11.4 million, $2.3 million and $3.5 million were recognized in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, relating to certain under-performing retail stores.
Facility Closure Costs	Facility Closure Costs: We regularly review store performance against expectations and close stores not meeting our performance requirements. Costs associated with store or other facility closures, principally accrued lease costs, are recognized when the facility is no longer used in an operating capacity or when a liability has been incurred. Store assets are also reviewed for possible impairment, or reduction of estimated useful lives. Accruals for facility closure costs are based on the future commitments under contracts, adjusted for assumed sublease benefits and discounted at the company's risk-adjusted rate at the time of closing. We recorded charges relating to facilities closed totaling $9 million, $5 million and $126 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Additionally, we recognize charges to terminate existing commitments and to adjust remaining commitments to current market values. The accrued balance relating to our future commitments under operating leases for all of our closed facilities, including those in Note B, was $106 million and $133 million at December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010, respectively. The short-term and long-term components of this liability are included in accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Accrued Expenses	Accrued Expenses: Included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets are accrued payroll-related amounts of approximately $262 million and $273 million at December 31, 2011 and December 25, 2010, respectively.
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments: The estimated fair values of financial instruments recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets or disclosed within these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements have been determined using available market information, information from unrelated third-party financial institutions and appropriate valuation methodologies, primarily discounted projected cash flows. However, considerable judgment is required when interpreting market information and other data to develop estimates of fair value. See Note I for additional information on fair value.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition: Revenue is recognized at the point of sale for retail transactions and at the time of successful delivery for contract, catalog and internet sales. Sales taxes collected are not included in reported sales. We use judgment in estimating sales returns, considering numerous factors including historical sales return rates. Although we consider our sales return accruals to be adequate and proper, changes from historical customer patterns could require adjustments to the provision for returns. We also record reductions to our revenues for customer programs and incentive offerings including special pricing agreements, certain promotions and other volume-based incentives. Revenue from sales of extended warranty service plans is either recognized at the point of sale or over the warranty period, depending on the determination of legal obligor status. All performance obligations and risk of loss associated with such contracts are transferred to an unrelated third-party administrator at the time the contracts are sold. Costs associated with these contracts are recognized in the same period as the related revenue. We recognize a liability for future performance when gift cards are sold and recognize the related revenue when gift cards are redeemed as payment for our products. We recognize as revenue the unused portion of the gift card liability when historical data indicates that additional redemption is remote. Franchise fees, royalty income and the sales of products to our franchisees and licensees are included in sales, while product costs are included in cost of goods sold and occupancy costs in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Cost Of Goods Sold And Occupancy	Cost of goods sold and occupancy: We include in cost of goods sold and occupancy costs, inventory costs, net of estimable vendor allowances and rebates, cash discounts on purchased inventory, freight costs incurred to bring merchandise to stores and warehouses, provisions for inventory value and physical adjustments and occupancy costs, including depreciation or facility rent of inventory-holding and selling locations and related utilities.
Shipping And Handling Fees And Costs	Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs: Income generated from shipping and handling fees is classified as revenues for all periods presented. Freight costs incurred to ship merchandise to customers are recorded as a component of store and warehouse operating and selling expenses. Shipping costs, combined with warehouse handling costs, totaled $727.0 million in 2011, $747.1 million in 2010 and $767.6 million in 2009.Other companies may present shipping and handling costs in cost of goods sold. Accordingly, our presentation of cost of goods sold and gross profit may not be comparable to similarly titled captions used by other companies.
Store And Warehouse Operating And Selling Expenses	Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses: This caption includes employee payroll and benefits and other operating costs incurred relating to selling activities, as well as warehouse activities, such as those relating to picking, packing and outbound delivery. We also include advertising expenses, accretion relating to closed facilities, and asset impairments of assets used in operations.
General And Administrative Expenses	General and administrative expenses: General and administrative expenses include, employee payroll and benefits, as well as other expenses for executive management and various staff functions, such as information technology, most human resources functions, finance, legal, internal audit, and certain merchandising and product development functions. Gains, losses and impairment charges relating to assets used to support these functions, as well as certain charges related to company-directed activities are included in this caption. General and administrative expenses are allocated to our segments in determination of Division operating profit to the extent those costs are considered to be directly or closely related to segment activity.
Advertising	Advertising: Advertising costs are charged either to expense when incurred or, in the case of direct marketing advertising, capitalized and amortized in proportion to the related revenues over the estimated life of the material, which range from several months to up to one year. Advertising expense recognized was $434.6 million in 2011, $469.5 million in 2010 and $453.3 million in 2009. Prepaid advertising costs were $28.3 million as of December 31, 2011 and $40.9 million as of December 25, 2010.
Accounting For Stock-Based Compensation	Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation: We account for stock-based compensation using the fair value method of expense recognition. We use the Black-Scholes valuation model and recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the grant. We consider alternative models if grants have characteristics that cannot be reasonably estimated using this model.
Pre-Opening Expenses	Pre-opening Expenses: Pre-opening expenses related to opening new stores and warehouses or relocating existing stores and warehouses are expensed as incurred and included in store and warehouse operating and selling expenses.
Self-Insurance	Self-Insurance: Office Depot is primarily self-insured for workers' compensation, auto and general liability and employee medical insurance programs. Self-insurance liabilities are based on claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported. These liabilities are not discounted.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Comprehensive Income (Loss): Comprehensive income (loss) represents the change in stockholders' equity from transactions and other events and circumstances arising from non-stockholder sources. Comprehensive income consists of net earnings (loss), foreign currency translation adjustments, deferred pension gains (losses), and elements of qualifying cash flow hedges, net of applicable income taxes. As of December 31, 2011, and December 25, 2010, our Consolidated Balance Sheet reflected accumulated OCI in the amount of $195 million and $224 million, which consisted of $193 million and $214 million in foreign currency translation adjustments, $3 million and $4 million in unamortized gain on hedge and $1 million in deferred pension loss and $6 million in deferred pension gain, respectively.
Vendor Arrangements	Vendor Arrangements: We enter into arrangements with substantially all of our significant vendors that provide for some form of consideration to be received from the vendors. Arrangements vary, but some specify volume rebate thresholds, advertising support levels, as well as terms for payment and other administrative matters. The volume-based rebates, supported by a vendor agreement, are estimated throughout the year and reduce the cost of inventory and cost of goods sold during the year. This estimate is regularly monitored and adjusted for current or anticipated changes in purchase levels and for sales activity. Other promotional consideration received is event-based or represents general support and is recognized as a reduction of cost of goods sold or inventory, as appropriate based on the type of promotion and the agreement with the vendor. Some arrangements may meet the specific, incremental, identifiable criteria that allow for direct operating expense offset, but such arrangements are not significant.

Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]

Schedule Of Restructuring Charges


(Dollars in million)	2011		2010		2009
North America Retail Division	$	12	$	—	$	—
North America Business Solutions Division		—		—		—
International Division		31		23		—
Corporate level		15		64		253

Total	$	58	$	87	$	253

Recognized In Consolidated Statements Of Operations [Member]

Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]

Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges


(Dollars in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs	$	2	$	—	$	13
Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses		25		14		188
Other asset impairments		—		51		26
General and administrative expenses		31		22		26

Total	$	58	$	87	$	253

Exit And Restructuring-Related Costs [Member]

Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]

Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges


(Dollars in millions)	Beginning Balance		Charges Incurred		Cash Payments			Non-cash Settlements and Accretion			Currency and Other Adjustments			Ending Balance
2011
Termination benefits	$	4	$	25	$	(17	)	$	—		$	—		$	12
Accelerated depreciation		—		2		—			(2	)		—			—
Lease, contract obligations and, other costs		113		26		(59	)		12			3			95

Total	$	117	$	53	$	(76	)	$	10		$	3		$	107

2010
Termination benefits	$	13	$	6	$	(12	)	$	—		$	(3	)	$	4
Asset impairments and accelerated depreciation		—		1		—			(1	)		—			—
Lease and contract obligations		162		5		(64	)		14			(4	)		113

Total	$	175	$	12	$	(76	)	$	13		$	(7	)	$	117

Property And Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Property And Equipment [Abstract]

Schedule Of Property And Equipment


(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2011			December 25, 2010
Land	$	34,258		$	36,447
Buildings		335,862			340,748
Leasehold improvements		998,736			994,320
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		1,547,659			1,645,750

		2,916,515			3,017,265
Less accumulated depreciation		(1,849,475	)		(1,860,252	)

Total	$	1,067,040		$	1,157,013

Schedule Of Assets Held Under Capital Leases


(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2011			December 25, 2010
Buildings	$	266,992		$	267,471
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		53,924			49,969

		320,916			317,440
Less accumulated depreciation		(112,250	)		(92,695	)

Total	$	208,666		$	224,745

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Schedule Of Goodwill By Segment


(Dollars in thousands)	North American Retail Division			North American Business Solutions Division			International Division			Total
Balance as of December 26, 2009
Goodwill	$	1,842		$	367,790		$	863,134		$	1,232,766
Accumulated impairment losses		(1,842	)		(348,359	)		(863,134	)		(1,213,335	)

		—			19,431			—			19,431
2010 Changes		—			—			—			—
Balance as of December 25, 2010
Goodwill		1,842			367,790			863,134		$	1,232,766
Accumulated impairment losses		(1,842	)		(348,359	)		(863,134	)		(1,213,335	)

		—			19,431			—			19,431
2011 Changes
Balance as of December 31, 2011
Goodwill		1,842			367,790			863,134		$	1,232,766
Accumulated impairment losses		(1,842	)		(348,359	)		(863,134	)		(1,213,335	)
Goodwill acquired during the year		—			—			45,805			45,805
Foreign currency rate impact								(3,337	)		(3,337	)

	$	—		$	19,431		$	42,468		$	61,899

Schedule Of Amortizing Intangible Assets


(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2011					December 25, 2010
	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization
Customer lists	$	43,972	$	(16,174	)	$	28,000	$	(11,773	)
Other		5,868		(3,987	)		2,600		(2,600	)

Total	$	49,840	$	(20,161	)	$	30,600	$	(14,373	)

Estimated Future Amortization Expense


(Dollars in thousands)
2012	$	5,477
2013		5,332
2014		5,173
2015		4,706
2016		4,618

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Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total. Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment losses recognized, goodwill written-off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill.

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Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Debt [Abstract]

Schedule Of Debt


(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2011		December 25, 2010
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt:
Short-term borrowings	$	15,057	$	53,729
Capital lease obligations		18,626		16,361
Current maturities of long-term debt		2,718		2,278

	$	36,401	$	72,368

Long-term debt, net of current maturities:
$400 million senior notes	$	399,953	$	400,067
Capital lease obligations		229,605		239,476
Other		18,755		20,277

	$	648,313	$	659,820

Schedule Of Maturities Of Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations


(Dollars in thousands)
2012	$	55,128
2013		435,859
2014		35,314
2015		34,893
2016		30,677
Thereafter		224,198

Total		816,069
Less amount representing interest on capital leases		(131,355	)

Total		684,714
Less current portion		(36,401	)

Total long-term debt	$	648,313

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Schedule Of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Related To Earnings (Loss) From Operations


(Dollars in thousands)	2011			2010			2009
Current:
Federal	$	(59,504	)	$	(28,278	)	$	(41,997	)
State		(3,625	)		1,408			2,228
Foreign		15,023			849			1,455
Deferred:
Federal		—			—			233,398
State		33			(64	)		46,845
Foreign		(14,999	)		15,615			45,643

Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	(63,072	)	$	(10,470	)	$	287,572

Schedule Of Components Of Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes


(Dollars in thousands)	2011			2010			2009
North America	$	(4,131	)	$	(114,231	)	$	(271,520	)
International		36,750			57,556			(39,632	)

Total	$	32,619		$	(56,675	)	$	(311,152	)

Schedule Of Components Of Deferred Income Tax Assets And Liabilities


(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2011			December 25, 2010
U.S. and foreign net operating loss carryforwards	$	379,610		$	344,878
Deferred rent credit		101,679			107,673
Vacation pay and other accrued compensation		78,797			71,496
Accruals for facility closings		32,800			41,896
Inventory		13,562			17,165
Self-insurance accruals		20,640			20,622
Deferred revenue		5,893			10,764
State credit carryforwards, net of Federal benefit		13,643			12,739
Allowance for bad debts		2,911			9,005
Accrued rebates		7,978			14,591
Other items, net		46,713			65,768

Gross deferred tax assets		704,226			716,597
Valuation allowance		(621,719	)		(648,869	)

Deferred tax assets		82,507			67,728

Internal software		4,216			1,003
Basis difference in fixed assets		32,055			53,391
Deferred Subpart F income		10,791			—

Deferred tax liabilities		47,062			54,394

Net deferred tax assets	$	35,445		$	13,334

Summary Of Valuation Allowances


(Dollars in millions)	Beginning Balance		Net Change			Ending Balance

Valuation allowances at:
December 31, 2011	$	648.9	$	(27.2	)	$	621.7
December 25, 2010	$	657.0	$	(8.1	)	$	648.9

Reconciliation Of Income Taxes At The Federal Statutory Rate To The Provision (Benefit) For Income Taxes


(Dollars in thousands)	2011			2010			2009
Federal tax computed at the statutory rate	$	11,417		$	(19,836	)	$	(108,903	)
State taxes, net of Federal benefit		1,417			1,434			1,951
Foreign income taxed at rates other than Federal		(22,290	)		(15,926	)		(21,882	)
Increase (reduction) in valuation allowance		(7,927	)		29,777			387,735
Non-deductible foreign interest		11,818			5,094			13,198
Change in uncertain tax positions		(77,085	)		(32,283	)		5,526
Tax expense from intercompany transactions		4,955			1,090			—
Subpart F income		10,101						—
Change in tax rate		1,529			—			—
Disposition of foreign affiliates		—			(8,562	)		—
Gain on intercompany sale		—			20,216			—
Other items, net		2,993			8,526			9,947

Income tax expense (benefit)	$	(63,072	)	$	(10,470	)	$	287,572

Summary Of Activity Related To Uncertain Tax Positions


(Dollars in thousands)	2011			2010			2009
Beginning Balance	$	110,540		$	141,125		$	119,626
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		—			3,436			5,505
Additions for tax positions of prior years		471,081			24,936			19,149
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(40,083	)		(32,572	)		(2,820	)
Statute expirations		(60,131	)		(17	)		(335	)
Settlements		(474,880	)		(26,368	)		—

Ending Balance	$	6,527		$	110,540		$	141,125

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of tax positions taken in the tax returns filed or to be filed for which it is more likely than not that the tax position will not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities (i.e., uncertain tax positions) and other types of income tax contingencies, including: (1) the policy on classification of interest and penalties; (2) a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning and end of the period; the total amount(s) of: (3) unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate, and (4) interest and penalties recognized in each of the income statement and balance sheet; (5) for positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts unrecognized will significantly change within 12 months of the reporting date the: (i) nature of the uncertainty, (ii) nature of the event that could occur that would cause the change, and (iii) an estimate of the range of the reasonably possible change or a statement that an estimate of the range cannot be made; and (6) a description of tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions.

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- Definition

Tabular disclosure of valuation allowances to reduce deferred tax assets to net realizable value, including identification of the deferred tax asset more likely than not will not be fully realized and the corresponding amount of the valuation allowance.

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Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]

Future Minimum Lease Payments Due Under Non-Cancelable Portions Of Leases


(Dollars in thousands)
2012	$	488,057
2013		426,975
2014		355,366
2015		282,308
2016		208,535
Thereafter		565,820

		2,327,061
Less sublease income		54,270

Total	$	2,272,791

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 25, 2010

Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]

Summary Of Activity In Stock Option Plans


	2011					2010					2009
	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		20,021,044		$	7.49		24,202,715		$	11.81		14,479,141		$	22.78
Granted		3,680,850			4.53		5,140,900			8.11		11,901,752			0.93
Granted – option exchange		—			—		1,350,709			5.13		—			—
Canceled		(3,567,513	)		9.46		(4,510,682	)		21.57		(2,178,178	)		15.99
Cancelled – option exchange		—			—		(3,739,557	)		22.85		—			—
Exercised		(1,075,205	)		0.86		(2,423,041	)		0.95		—			—

Outstanding at end of year		19,059,176		$	6.90		20,021,044		$	7.49		24,202,715		$	11.81

Summary Of Information About Options Outstanding


					Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices					Number Outstanding		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Number Exercisable		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price
$	0.85	$	5.12			9,537,217		4.49	$	1.94		4,319,249		3.62	$	1.02
	5.13		(option exchange	)		995,256		5.04		5.13		374,020		4.56		5.13
	5.14		10.00			4,917,893		4.12		7.80		2,519,605		2.81		8.12
	10.01		15.00			960,634		1.97		11.30		940,525		1.96		11.29
	15.01		25.00			2,275,635		.082		20.63		2,275,635		0.82		20.63
	25.01		33.61			372,541		1.66		31.60		372,541		1.66		31.60

$	0.85	$	33.61			19,059,176		3.80	$	6.90		10,801,575		2.66	$	8.90

Summary Of The Status Of The Company's Nonvested Shares


	2011					2010					2009
	Shares			Weighted Average Grant- Date Price		Shares			Weighted Average Grant- Date Price		Shares			Weighted Average Grant- Date Price
Nonvested at beginning of year		496,059		$	10.39		1,318,162		$	13.21		2,663,216		$	14.06
Granted		2,890,943			3.96		173,387			8.01		21,628			0.85
Vested		(594,876	)		9.00		(741,007	)		14.19		(1,230,397	)		14.60
Forfeited		(179,250	)		4.97		(254,483	)		11.31		(136,285	)		15.24

Nonvested at end of year		2,612,876		$	3.96		496,059		$	10.39		1,318,162		$	13.21

Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Projected Benefit Obligation, Fair Value Of Plan Assets And Funded Status Of Plan


(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2011			December 25, 2010

Changes in projected benefit obligation:
Obligation at beginning of period	$	177,195		$	192,131
Service cost		—			—
Interest cost		9,838			10,466
Member contributions		—			—
Benefits paid		(4,118	)		(4,426	)
Actuarial gain		(1,558	)		(14,651	)
Currency translation		1,007			(6,325	)

Obligation at valuation date		182,364			177,195

Changes in plan assets:
Fair value at beginning of period		132,022			120,383
Actual return on plan assets		(1,259	)		14,959
Company contributions		5,293			5,105
Member contributions		—			—
Benefits paid		(4,118	)		(4,426	)
Currency translation		849			(3,999	)

Plan assets at valuation date		132,787			132,022

Benefit obligation in excess of plan assets		(49,577	)		(45,173	)

Net liability recognized at end of period	$	(49,577	)	$	(45,173	)

Schedule Of Components Of Net Periodic Expense


(Dollars in thousands)	2011			2010			2009
Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	—
Interest cost		9,838			10,466			9,006
Expected return on plan assets		(9,336	)		(8,039	)		(6,291	)

Net periodic pension cost	$	502		$	2,427		$	2,715

Schedule Of Assumptions Used In Calculating Funded Status


	2011			2010			2009
Long-term rate of return on plan assets		6.00	%		6.77	%		6.89	%
Discount rate		4.70	%		5.40	%		5.70	%
Salary increases		—			—			—
Inflation		3.00	%		3.40	%		3.80	%

Schedule Of Allocation Of Assets


	Percentage of Plan Assets						Target Allocation
	2011		2010		2009
Equity securities		70%		73%		71%	60% - 95%
Debt securities		30%		27%		27%	0% - 30%
Real estate		0%		0%		0%	0% - 10%
Other		0%		0%		2%	0% - 10%

Total		100%		100%		100%

Schedule Of Fair Value Of Plan Assets By Asset Category


(Dollars in thousands)			Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011
Asset Category	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Cash	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Equity securities		91,912		88,088		3,824		—
Debt securities		40,875		—		40,875		—

Total	$	132,787	$	88,088	$	44,699	$	—


(Dollars in thousands)			Fair Value Measurements at December 25, 2010
Asset Category	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Cash	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Equity securities		95,699		95,699		—		—
Debt securities		36,323		36,323		—		—

Total	$	132,022	$	132,022	$	—	$	—

Schedule Of Anticipated Benefit Payments


(Dollars in thousands)
2012	$	4,111
2013		4,232
2014		4,360
2015		4,490
2016		4,626
Next five years		25,292

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value


	Level 2
(In thousands)	Fair Value Measurement Category
	December 31, 2011		December 25, 2010
Assets
Commodity contracts – fuel	$	—	$	253
Foreign exchange contracts		341		—
Liabilities:
Commodity contracts – fuel	$	251	$	—
Foreign exchange contracts	$	92	$	434

Schedule Of Fair Value Of Senior Notes


	2011				2010
(In thousands)	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
$400 million senior notes	$	399,953	$	381,067	$	400,067	$	398,000

Derivative Instruments And Hedging (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Derivative Instruments And Hedging [Abstract]

Schedule Of Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments By Balance Sheet Location


Fair value of derivative instruments
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance sheet location	December 31, 2011		December 25, 2010
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	284	$	—

Foreign exchange contracts	Other current liabilities		—		317
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	57	$	—

Commodity contracts – fuel	Other current assets		—		253

	Other current liabilities		251

Foreign exchange contracts	Other current liabilities		92		117

Total derivative assets		$	341	$	253



Total derivative liabilities		$	343	$	434

Schedule Of Derivative Instruments By Income Statement Location


Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings	Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings
(Dollars in thousands)		2011			2010			2009
Foreign exchange contracts	Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs/Miscellaneous income, net*	$	(6,452	)	$	(117	)	$	(7,707	)

Commodity contracts – fuel	Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs & Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses**		3,601			253			111

Total		$	(2,851	)	$	136		$	(7,596	)


Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:	Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in OCI								Location of gain/(loss) reclassified from OCI into earnings	Amount of gain/(loss) reclassified from OCI into earnings
(Dollars in thousands)	2011		2010			2009				2011		2010			2009
Foreign exchange contracts	$	1,646	$	(1,982	)	$	(266	)	Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs*	$	1,123	$	(2,229	)	$	—
Commodity contracts – fuel		—		—			2,919		Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs & Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses**		—		—			(6,800	)

Total	$	1,646	$	(1,982	)	$	2,653			$	1,123	$	(2,229	)	$	(6,800	)

*	For 2011, approximately 60% of the amounts are reflected in cost of goods sold and occupancy costs and the remaining 40% of the amounts are reflected in miscellaneous income, net. For 2010 and 2009, all amounts are reflected in cost of goods sold and occupancy costs.

**	Approximately 60% of the amounts for 2011, 2010, and 2009 are reflected in cost of goods sold and occupancy costs. The remaining 40% of the amounts are reflected in store and warehouse operating and selling expenses.

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of financial performance, or when applicable, the statement of financial position. For example, (a) gains and losses recognized in the income statement on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges and (b) gains and losses initially recognized in other comprehensive income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges.

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted


(In thousands, except per share amounts)	*2011*		2010			2009

Basic Earnings Per Share
Numerator:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$	59,989	$	(81,736	)	$	(626,971	)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		277,918		275,557			272,828

Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	0.22	$	(0.30	)	$	(2.30	)


Diluted Earnings Per Share
Numerator:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.	$	95,694	$	(44,623	)	$	(596,465	)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		277,918		275,557			272,828
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		5,176		7,060			3,836
Redeemable preferred stock		73,703		73,676			36,418


Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding		356,797		356,293			313,082

Diluted earnings (loss) per share		N/A		N/A			N/A

Supplemental Information On Operating, Investing And Financing Activities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Supplemental Information On Operating, Investing And Financing Activities [Abstract]

Supplemental Information Related To Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows


(Dollars in thousands)	2011			2010			2009
Cash interest paid (net of amounts capitalized)	$	54,833		$	62,352		$	52,631
Cash taxes paid (refunded)		(3,317	)		(54,459	)		(28,320	)
Non-cash asset additions under capital leases		10,025			13,251			1,813
Non-cash paid-in-kind dividends (see Note K)		7,656			—			30,506

Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Information [Abstract]

Summary Of Significant Accounts And Balances By Segment, Reconciled To Consolidated Totals


(Dollars in thousands)		North American Retail Division		North American Business Solutions Division		International Division		Eliminations and Other*		Consolidated Total
Sales	2011	$	4,870,166	$	3,261,953	$	3,357,414	$	—	$	11,489,533
	2010	$	4,962,838	$	3,290,430	$	3,379,826	$	—	$	11,633,094
	2009	$	5,113,553	$	3,483,724	$	3,547,190	$	—	$	12,144,467
Division operating profit (loss)	2011	$	134,794	$	145,096	$	92,895	$	—	$	372,785
	2010	$	127,504	$	96,474	$	110,781	$	—	$	334,759
	2009	$	105,542	$	98,163	$	119,604	$	—	$	323,309
Capital expenditures	2011	$	62,699	$	22,690	$	26,356	$	18,572	$	130,317
	2010	$	67,172	$	38,588	$	27,637	$	36,055	$	169,452
	2009	$	40,600	$	21,145	$	20,281	$	48,821	$	130,847
Depreciation and amortization	2011	$	89,839	$	14,518	$	22,102	$	84,951	$	211,410
	2010	$	86,657	$	15,005	$	24,712	$	81,945	$	208,319
	2009	$	90,973	$	15,471	$	29,032	$	88,639	$	224,115
Charges for losses on receivables and inventories	2011	$	31,274	$	6,578	$	18,348	$	—	$	56,200
	2010	$	37,681	$	8,463	$	11,680	$	—	$	57,824
	2009	$	41,740	$	16,932	$	21,506	$	—	$	80,178
Net earnings from equity method investments	2011	$	—	$	—	$	31,426	$	—	$	31,426
	2010	$	—	$	—	$	30,635	$	—	$	30,635
	2009	$	—	$	—	$	30,579	$	—	$	30,579
Assets	2011	$	1,434,844	$	586,404	$	1,373,108	$	856,628	$	4,250,984
	2010	$	1,604,274	$	663,049	$	1,425,855	$	876,259	$	4,569,437

*	Amounts included in "Eliminations and Other" consist of assets (including all cash and equivalents) and depreciation related to corporate activities.

Reconciliation Of Division Operating Profit To Consolidated Earnings


(Dollars in thousands)	2011			2010			2009
Division operating profit	$	372,785		$	334,759		$	323,309
Add/(subtract):
Charges and impairments, including Charges in 2009 (see Note B)		(14,919	)		(63,934	)		(253,383	)
Unallocated general, administrative and corporate expenses		(324,112	)		(308,116	)		(334,931	)
Interest expense		(33,223	)		(58,498	)		(65,628	)
Interest income		1,231			4,663			2,396
Miscellaneous income, net		30,857			34,451			17,085

Income (loss) before income taxes	$	32,619		$	(56,675	)	$	(311,152	)

Geographic Financial Information Relating To Business


	Sales						Property and Equipment
	2011		2010		2009		2011		2010
United States	$	8,108,402	$	8,189,642	$	8,476,404	$	901,572	$	980,426
International		3,381,131		3,443,452		3,668,063		165,468		176,587

Total	$	11,489,533	$	11,633,094	$	12,144,467	$	1,067,040	$	1,157,013

Sales By Product Group Information


	2011			2010			2009
Supplies		65.1	%		65.2	%		66.4	%
Technology		21.9	%		22.4	%		22.2	%
Furniture and other		13.0	%		12.4	%		11.4	%

		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.

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Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 25, 2010

Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]

Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter⁽¹⁾

Fourth
Quarter⁽²⁾

Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2011

Net sales

2,972,960

2,710,141

2,836,737

2,969,695

Gross profit

878,188

794,052

855,020

899,186

Net earnings (loss)

(5,390

)

(20,116

)

100,849

20,348

Net earnings (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.

(5,414

)

(20,114

)

100,872

20,350

Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders

(14,627

)

(29,327

)

91,659

12,284

Net earnings (loss) per share*:

Basic

(0.05

)

(0.11

)

0.29

0.04

Diluted

(0.05

)

(0.11

)

0.28

0.04

*	Due to rounding, the sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the reported earnings per share for the year.

(1)	Net earnings includes approximately $99 million of tax and related interest benefits from the reversal of uncertain tax positions^.

(2)	Fiscal year 2011 includes 53 weeks in accordance with our 52- week, 53-week retail calendar; accordingly, the fourth quarter includes 14 weeks. Additionally, the fourth quarter includes approximately $24 million of benefits from the reversal of uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances.


(In thousands, except per share amounts)	First Quarter		Second Quarter⁽¹⁾			Third Quarter⁽²⁾		Fourth Quarter⁽³⁾

Fiscal Year Ended December 25, 2010
Net sales	$	3,071,970	$	2,699,475		$	2,899,717	$	2,961,932
Gross profit		913,731		766,688			829,183		847,535
Net earnings (loss)		29,240		(16,140	)		40,622		(99,927	)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.		29,468		(15,934	)		41,254		(99,411	)
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders		19,993		(25,147	)		32,044		(108,626	)

Net loss per share*:
Basic	$	0.07	$	(0.09	)	$	0.12	$	(0.39	)
Diluted	$	0.07	$	(0.09	)	$	0.12	$	(0.39	)

*	Due to rounding, the sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the reported earnings per share for the year.

(1)	Net loss for the quarter includes approximately $13 million discrete tax benefits from the release of a valuation allowance in Europe and a favorable settlement with certain taxing authorities^.

(2)	Net earnings for the quarter includes approximately $32 million of discrete tax benefits from the settlement of certain tax positions relating to open years as well as approximately $13 million of related interest benefits.

(3)	Net loss for the quarter includes approximately $12 million related to pre-tax charges for severance and facility closures, $11 million loss on the sale of operating entities, $51 million from software write off, and $13 million severance and related costs for departing executive officer.

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) years	Dec. 25, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 26, 2009 USD ($)	Dec. 27, 2008 USD ($)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 9,000	$ 53,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	50,000	64,000
Trade receivables, net	631,700	687,400
Allowance for doubtful accounts	19,671	28,047
Other receivables	231,100	276,400
Impairment losses relating to certain under-performing retail stores	11,400	2,300	$ 3,500
Accrued payroll-related expenses	262,000	273,000
Shipping and warehouse handling costs	727,000	747,100	767,600
Advertising expense	434,600	469,500	453,300
Prepaid advertising costs	28,300	40,900
Accumulated other comprehensive income	194,522	223,807
Foreign currency translation adjustments	193,000	214,000
Unamortized gain on hedge	3,000	4,000
Deferred pension gain (loss)	1,000	(6,000)
Investment included in other assets	196,900	205,800
Cash and cash equivalents	570,681	627,478	659,898	$ 155,745
Joint Venture [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Dividend received	$ 25,000	14,000
Frans Svanstroms & Co AB [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Restricted cash		47,000
Buildings [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of depreciable assets, minimum, years \| years	15
Estimated useful lives of depreciable assets, maximum, years \| years	30
Furniture, Fixtures And Equipment [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of depreciable assets, minimum, years \| years	3
Estimated useful lives of depreciable assets, maximum, years \| years	10
Computer Software For Common Office Applications [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of depreciable assets, years \| years	3
Computer Software For Larger Business Applications [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of depreciable assets, years \| years	5
Computer Software For Enterprise-Wide Systems [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of depreciable assets, years \| years	7
Facility Closure [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Facility closure costs	$ 9,000	5,000	$ 126,000
Operating Leases [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accrued balance relating to future commitments of closed facilities	$ 106,000	$ 133,000
Maximum [Member] \| Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of total sales	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%
Vendor Arrangements Receivables [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Other receivables	$ 181,600	$ 198,300
Foreign [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 174,000

Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Abandonment of software under development	$ 51		$ 51
Severance cost, required payment period, days		60 days
Accretion charges		$ 12	14
Restructuring charges		58	87	$ 253
International Division [Member]
Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		$ 31	23
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Severance, accelerated vesting of share-based awards and compensation-related costs	$ 13		13
Facility Closure [Member]
Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Restructuring charges				$ 253
Software Application [Member] \| International Division [Member]
Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Pre-tax loss on sale of operating subsidiaries and other costs			$ 23

Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges (Summary Of Charges Recognized In Accompanying Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total	$ 58	$ 87	$ 253
Cost Of Goods Sold And Occupancy Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total	2		13
Store And Warehouse Operating And Selling Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total	25	14	188
Other Asset Impairments [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total		51	26
General And Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total	$ 31	$ 22	$ 26

Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges (Schedule Of Restructuring Charges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total	$ 58	$ 87	$ 253
North American Retail Division [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total	12
North American Business Solutions Division [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total
International Division [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total	31	23
Corporate Level [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total	$ 15	$ 64	$ 253

Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges (Exist And Restructuring-Related Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 117	$ 175
Charges Incurred	53	12
Cash Payments	(76)	(76)
Non-cash Settlements and Accretion	10	13
Currency and Other Adjustments	3	(7)
Ending Balance	107	117
Termination Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	4	13
Charges Incurred	25	6
Cash Payments	(17)	(12)
Currency and Other Adjustments		(3)
Ending Balance	12	4
Asset Impairments And Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance
Charges Incurred	2	1
Cash Payments
Non-cash Settlements and Accretion	(2)	(1)
Currency and Other Adjustments
Ending Balance
Lease And Contract Obligations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	113	162
Charges Incurred	26	5
Cash Payments	(59)	(64)
Non-cash Settlements and Accretion	12	14
Currency and Other Adjustments	3	(4)
Ending Balance	$ 95	$ 113

Property And Equipment (Schedule Of Property And Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, Gross	$ 2,916,515	$ 3,017,265
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,849,475)	(1,860,252)
Total	1,067,040	1,157,013
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, Gross	34,258	36,447
Buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, Gross	335,862	340,748
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, Gross	998,736	994,320
Furniture, Fixtures And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, Gross	$ 1,547,659	$ 1,645,750

- Definition

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Property And Equipment (Schedule Of Assets Held Under Capital Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Assets held under capital leases, Gross	$ 320,916	$ 317,440
Less accumulated depreciation	(112,250)	(92,695)
Total	208,666	224,745
Buildings [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Assets held under capital leases, Gross	266,992	267,471
Furniture, Fixtures And Equipment [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Assets held under capital leases, Gross	$ 53,924	$ 49,969

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) years	Dec. 25, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 26, 2009 USD ($)
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 5.2	$ 2.9	$ 3.1
Weighted average amortization period for the finite-lived intangible assets (in years) \| years	5.7
Trade Names [Member]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 5.5	$ 5.6

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill By Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross	$ 1,232,766	$ 1,232,766	$ 1,232,766
Accumulated impairment losses	(1,213,335)	(1,213,335)	(1,213,335)
Goodwill acquired during the year	45,805
Foreign currency rate impact	(3,337)
Goodwill, net	61,899	19,431	19,431
Changes
North American Retail Division [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross	1,842	1,842	1,842
Accumulated impairment losses	(1,842)	(1,842)	(1,842)
Changes
North American Business Solutions Division [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross	367,790	367,790	367,790
Accumulated impairment losses	(348,359)	(348,359)	(348,359)
Goodwill, net	19,431	19,431	19,431
Changes
International Division [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross	863,134	863,134	863,134
Accumulated impairment losses	(863,134)	(863,134)	$ (863,134)
Goodwill acquired during the year	45,805
Foreign currency rate impact	(3,337)
Goodwill, net	$ 42,468
Changes

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Amortizing Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Value	$ 49,840	$ 30,600
Accumulated Amortization	(20,161)	(14,373)
Customer Lists [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Value	43,972	28,000
Accumulated Amortization	(16,174)	(11,773)
Other [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Value	5,868	2,600
Accumulated Amortization	$ (3,987)	$ (2,600)

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Estimated Future Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
2012	$ 5,477
2013	5,332
2014	5,173
2015	4,706
2016	$ 4,618

Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	May 25, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Extended maturity date		May 25, 2016
Interest rate on senior notes		6.25%
Minimum availability level of borrowings to avoid fixed charge coverage ratio test		$ 125,000,000
Excess of debt default amount resulting termination of Facility		$ 25,000,000
Excess acquisition of ownership percentage resulting termination of Facility		40.00%
Available credit under the Facility		$ 734,400,000
Amount outstanding under letters of credit		200,000
Average borrowings under the Facility		$ 61,900,000
Average interest rate of borrowings under the Facility		3.50%
Maximum month end amount outstanding		$ 117,500,000
Short-term borrowings		$ 15,057,000	$ 53,729,000
Senior notes, issuance date		August 2003
Senior notes, face amount		$ 400,000,000	$ 400,000,000
Senior notes, maturity date		Aug. 01, 2013
Effective interest rate on senior notes		5.86%
Terminated senior notes amount		$ 400,000,000
Amended Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit Agreement, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,250,000,000
Credit Agreement, current borrowing capacity	1,000,000,000
Credit Agreement, increased borrowing capacity	$ 250,000,000
Interest rate on senior notes		6.25%
Senior notes, minimum liquidity		$ 600,000,000
Borrowing Base Certificate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit Agreement, current borrowing capacity		845,600,000
Line Of Credit Sub-Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit Agreement, current borrowing capacity		200,000,000
Letter Of Credit Sub-Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit Agreement, current borrowing capacity		325,000,000
Amount outstanding under letters of credit		111,200,000
Local Currency Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		$ 15,100,000
Effective interest rate on short-term borrowings		2.20%
Federal Funds Rate Plus [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Alternate base rate and one month adjusted LIBO rate		0.50%
Adjusted LIBO Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Alternate base rate and one month adjusted LIBO rate		1.00%
Global Availability [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Minimum availability level of borrowings to avoid cash settlement		$ 150,000,000
European Availability [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Minimum availability level of borrowings to avoid cash settlement		$ 37,500,000

Debt (Schedule Of Debt) (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Debt [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings	$ 15,057,000	$ 53,729,000
Capital lease obligations	18,626,000	16,361,000
Current maturities of long-term debt	2,718,000	2,278,000
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	36,401,000	72,368,000
$400 million senior notes	399,953,000	400,067,000
Capital lease obligations	229,605,000	239,476,000
Other	18,755,000	20,277,000
Total long-term debt	648,313,000	659,820,000
Senior notes, face amount	$ 400,000,000	$ 400,000,000

Debt (Schedule Of Maturities Of Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Debt [Abstract]
2012	$ 55,128
2013	435,859
2014	35,314
2015	34,893
2016	30,677
Thereafter	224,198
Total	816,069
Less amount representing interest on capital leases	(131,355)
Total	684,714
Less current portion	(36,401)	$ (72,368)
Total long-term debt	$ 648,313	$ 659,820

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 24, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009	Sep. 26, 2009	Dec. 27, 2008
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Capital loss carryforwards	$ 56,000		$ 56,000
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries			793,000
Valuation allowance	621,719		621,719	$ 648,869	$ 657,000	$ 321,600
Valuation allowance attributable to net operating loss carryforward assets	4,400		4,400
Valuation allowances, tax benefit recognition			(7,927)	29,777	387,735
Uncertain tax position	6,527		6,527	110,540	141,125		$ 119,626
UTPs reversed	15	$ 66	(40,083)	(32,572)	(2,820)
Uncertain tax position that would impact effective tax rate	5,100		5,100
Uncertain tax position fully offset by valuation allowance	1,400		1,400
Potential decrease to liability for uncertain tax positions	(2,600)		(2,600)
Foreign operations tax and penalty amount	126,000		126,000
Potential increase to liability for uncertain tax positions	1,000		1,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties					$ 4,400
Unrecognized tax benefits, accrued interest and penalties	7,300		7,300
Income Tax [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties			30,400	6,700
Alternative Method [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Excess tax benefits related to employee stock options			55,300
Shortcut Method [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Excess tax benefits related to employee stock options			101,200
U.S. Federal [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	280,000		$ 280,000
U.S. Federal [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates			2030
U.S. Federal [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates			2031
Foreign [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	822,000		$ 822,000
Operating loss carryforwards indefinitely			623,000
Capital loss carryforwards	1,730,000		1,730,000
Capital loss carryforwards, tax-effected	454,000		454,000
Valuation allowances, tax benefit recognition			$ 9,000	$ 10,000
Foreign [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates			2013
Foreign [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates			2031
Foreign [Member] \| Expire In 2012 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	17,000		$ 17,000
State [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	1,200,000		$ 1,200,000
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates			2012
State [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates			2013
State [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates			2031
State [Member] \| Expire In 2012 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	$ 29,000		$ 29,000
Domestic Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance						279,100
Foreign Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance						$ 42,500

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Related To Earnings (Loss) From Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Federal, Current	$ (59,504)	$ (28,278)	$ (41,997)
State, Current	(3,625)	1,408	2,228
Foreign, Current	15,023	849	1,455
Federal, Deferred			233,398
State, Deferred	33	(64)	46,845
Foreign, Deferred	(14,999)	15,615	45,643
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$ (63,072)	$ (10,470)	$ 287,572

- Definition

The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted federal tax law to the domestic taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations.

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- Definition

The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted state and local tax law to relevant amounts of taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations.

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The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) during the period in the entity's domestic deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the federally enacted tax law.

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The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) in the entity's net foreign deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of applicable enacted tax laws of countries other than the country of domicile.

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The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) in the entity's state and local deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the applicable enacted tax laws.

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Income Taxes (Schedule Of Components Of Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Income Taxes [Abstract]
North America	$ (4,131)	$ (114,231)	$ (271,520)
International	36,750	57,556	(39,632)
Income (loss) before income taxes	$ 32,619	$ (56,675)	$ (311,152)

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Components Of Deferred Income Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009	Sep. 26, 2009
Income Taxes [Abstract]
U.S. and foreign net operating loss carryforwards	$ 379,610	$ 344,878
Deferred rent credit	101,679	107,673
Vacation pay and other accrued compensation	78,797	71,496
Accruals for facility closings	32,800	41,896
Inventory	13,562	17,165
Self-insurance accruals	20,640	20,622
Deferred revenue	5,893	10,764
State credit carryforwards, net of Federal benefit	13,643	12,739
Allowance for bad debts	2,911	9,005
Accrued rebates	7,978	14,591
Other items, net	46,713	65,768
Gross deferred tax assets	704,226	716,597
Valuation allowance	(621,719)	(648,869)	$ (657,000)	$ (321,600)
Deferred tax assets	82,507	67,728
Internal software	4,216	1,003
Basis difference in fixed assets	32,055	53,391
Deferred Subpart F income	10,791
Deferred tax liabilities	47,062	54,394
Net deferred tax assets	$ 35,445	$ 13,334

Income Taxes (Summary Of Valuation Allowances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	$ 648,869	$ 657,000
Net Change	(27,200)	(8,100)
Ending Balance	$ 621,719	$ 648,869

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of Income Taxes At The Federal Statutory Rate To The Provision (Benefit) For Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Federal tax computed at the statutory rate	$ 11,417	$ (19,836)	$ (108,903)
State taxes, net of Federal benefit	1,417	1,434	1,951
Foreign income taxed at rates other than Federal	(22,290)	(15,926)	(21,882)
Increase (reduction) in valuation allowance	(7,927)	29,777	387,735
Non-deductible foreign interest	11,818	5,094	13,198
Change in uncertain tax positions	(77,085)	(32,283)	5,526
Tax expense from intercompany transactions	4,955	1,090
Subpart F income	10,101
Change in tax rate	1,529
Disposition of foreign affiliates		(8,562)
Gain on intercompany sale		20,216
Other items, net	2,993	8,526	9,947
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$ (63,072)	$ (10,470)	$ 287,572

Income Taxes (Summary Of Activity Related To Uncertain Tax Positions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 24, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Beginning Balance			$ 110,540	$ 141,125	$ 119,626
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year				3,436	5,505
Additions for tax positions of prior years			471,081	24,936	19,149
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	$ 15	$ 66	(40,083)	(32,572)	(2,820)
Statute expirations			(60,131)	(17)	(335)
Settlements			(474,880)	(26,368)
Ending Balance	$ 6,527		$ 6,527	$ 110,540	$ 141,125

Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Future minimum payments including renewal options, 2012	$ 490.0
Future minimum payments including renewal options, 2013	443.0
Future minimum payments including renewal options, 2014	401.0
Future minimum payments including renewal options, 2015	360.0
Future minimum payments including renewal options, 2016	314.0
Future minimum payments including renewal options, thereafter	1,407.0
Future minimum payments including renewal options, total	3,415.0
Future minimum payments including renewal options net of sublease, total	3,361.0
Rent expense including equipment rental	447.1	$ 469.4	$ 498.6
Sublease income	3.0	2.8	$ 2.9
Foreign operations tax and penalty amount	126.0
Unfunded bad debt accrual	8.0
Operating Lease Expense [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Rent related accruals	$ 254.0	$ 267.0

Commitments And Contingencies (Future Minimum Lease Payments Due Under Non-Cancelable Portions Of Leases) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
2012	$ 488,057
2013	426,975
2014	355,366
2015	282,308
2016	208,535
Thereafter	565,820
Total before sublease income	2,327,061
Less sublease income	54,270
Total	$ 2,272,791

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) years $ / shares shares	Dec. 25, 2010 USD ($) years $ / shares shares	Dec. 26, 2009 USD ($) years $ / shares shares	Dec. 27, 2008 shares
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Stock option grants, exercise price, minimum percentage on fair market value	100.00%
Stock option exercisable period, minimum, in years	one
Stock option exercisable period, maximum, in years	five
Option exchange, exercise price of new options \| $ / shares	$ 6.90
Weighted average grant date fair values of options granted \| $ / shares	$ 2.25	$ 3.89	$ 0.69
Risk-free interest rate	1.97%	2.30%	2.10%
Expected life, years \| years	4.5	4.5	4.5
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Expected volatility rate, minimum	67.00%	64.00%	70.00%
Expected volatility rate, maximum	77.00%	73.00%	118.00%
Anticipated rate of forfeitures against actual	5.00%
Intrinsic value of options exercised \| $	$ 3,800,000	$ 11,900,000	$ 0
Stock-based compensation expense not yet recognized relating to non-vested awards \| $	$ 11,100,000
Stock-based compensation expense relating to non-vested awards, weighted-average recognition period, years \| years	1.9
Number of unvested shares	8,300,000
Number of shares estimated to vest	7,900,000
Percentage of shares expected to vest	95.00%
Number of exercisable shares	10,800,000	8,300,000
Matching contribution by employer percentage	50.00%
Contribution by participants percentage	4.00%
Compensation expense relating to retirement savings plans \| $	$ 7,200,000	$ 80,200	1,100,000
Deferred (loss) gain included in OCI \| $	(1,000,000)	6,000,000
Accumulated benefit obligations \| $	$ 182,364,000	$ 177,195,000	$ 192,131,000
Percentage of allowances on assets	0.50%
Stock Option Exchange Program [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of eligible options for exchange		3,800,000
Number of new options issued in exchange of old options		1,400,000
Option exchange, exercise price of new options \| $ / shares		$ 5.13
Vesting period (in years)		three
Fair value of exchanged shares (per share) \| $ / shares		$ 2.97
Restricted Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of share grants awarded to new chairman	2
Shares granted in period	2,890,943	173,387	21,628
Vesting period (in years)	three
Stock-based compensation expense not yet recognized relating to non-vested awards \| $	$ 6,800,000
Stock-based compensation expense relating to non-vested awards, weighted-average recognition period, years \| years	2
Nonvested shares	2,612,876	496,059	1,318,162	2,663,216
Future vestible shares	2,300,000
Grant date fair value of shares vested \| $	$ 5,300,000
First Grant [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Vesting period (in years)	three
Share Awarded To New Chairman [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Shares granted in period	600,000
Share Awarded For Service First Grant [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Shares granted in period	600,000
Share Awarded For Service Second Grant [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Shares granted in period	600,000
Share Granted To Directors As Compensation [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Shares granted in period	256,441
Contribution For European Employees [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Compensation expense relating to retirement savings plans \| $	$ 5,000,000	$ 4,700,000	$ 4,900,000
U.K. Government Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Excess rate of return on equity over government securities	4.00%
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Stock options expiration period	ten

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Activity In Stock Option Plans) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Outstanding at beginning of year, Shares	20,021,044	24,202,715	14,479,141
Outstanding at beginning of year, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 7.49	$ 11.81	$ 22.78
Granted, Shares	3,680,850	5,140,900	11,901,752
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 4.53	$ 8.11	$ 0.93
Granted - option exchange, Shares		1,350,709
Granted - option exchange, Weighted Average Exercise Price		$ 5.13
Canceled, Shares	(3,567,513)	(4,510,682)	(2,178,178)
Canceled, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 9.46	$ 21.57	$ 15.99
Cancelled - option exchange, Shares		(3,739,557)
Cancelled - option exchange, Weighted Average Exercise Price		$ 22.85
Exercised, Shares	(1,075,205)	(2,423,041)
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 0.86	$ 0.95
Outstanding at end of year, Shares	19,059,176	20,021,044	24,202,715
Outstanding at end of year, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 6.90	$ 7.49	$ 11.81

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Information About Options Outstanding) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 years $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices, Minimum	$ 0.85
Range of Exercise Prices, Maximum	$ 33.61
Options Outstanding \| shares	19,059,176
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) \| years	3.80
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 6.90
Options Exercisable \| shares	10,801,575
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) \| years	2.66
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 8.90
$0.85 - $5.12 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices, Minimum	0.85
Range of Exercise Prices, Maximum	$ 5.12
Options Outstanding \| shares	9,537,217
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) \| years	4.49
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 1.94
Options Exercisable \| shares	4,319,249
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) \| years	3.62
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 1.02
$5.13 - Option Exchange [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices, Minimum	$ 5.13
Options Outstanding \| shares	995,256
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) \| years	5.04
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 5.13
Options Exercisable \| shares	374,020
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) \| years	4.56
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 5.13
$5.14 - $10.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices, Minimum	5.14
Range of Exercise Prices, Maximum	$ 10.00
Options Outstanding \| shares	4,917,893
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) \| years	4.12
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 7.80
Options Exercisable \| shares	2,519,605
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) \| years	2.81
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 8.12
$10.01 - $15.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices, Minimum	10.01
Range of Exercise Prices, Maximum	$ 15.00
Options Outstanding \| shares	960,634
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) \| years	1.97
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 11.30
Options Exercisable \| shares	940,525
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) \| years	1.96
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 11.29
$15.01 - $25.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices, Minimum	15.01
Range of Exercise Prices, Maximum	$ 25.00
Options Outstanding \| shares	2,275,635
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) \| years	0.082
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 20.63
Options Exercisable \| shares	2,275,635
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) \| years	0.82
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 20.63
$25.01 - 33.61 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices, Minimum	25.01
Range of Exercise Prices, Maximum	$ 33.61
Options Outstanding \| shares	372,541
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) \| years	1.66
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 31.60
Options Exercisable \| shares	372,541
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) \| years	1.66
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 31.60

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of The Status Of The Company's Nonvested Shares) (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Nonvested at beginning of year, Shares	496,059	1,318,162	2,663,216
Nonvested at beginning of year, Weighted Average Grant-Date Price	$ 10.39	$ 13.21	$ 14.06
Granted, Shares	2,890,943	173,387	21,628
Granted, Weighted Average Grant-Date Price	$ 3.96	$ 8.01	$ 0.85
Vested, Shares	(594,876)	(741,007)	(1,230,397)
Vested, Weighted Average Grant-Date Price	$ 9.00	$ 14.19	$ 14.60
Forfeited, Shares	(179,250)	(254,483)	(136,285)
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant-Date Price	$ 4.97	$ 11.31	$ 15.24
Nonvested at end of year, Shares	2,612,876	496,059	1,318,162
Nonvested at end of year, Weighted Average Grant-Date Price	$ 3.96	$ 10.39	$ 13.21

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Projected Benefit Obligation, Fair Value Of Plan Assets And Funded Status Of Plan) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Obligation at beginning of period	$ 177,195	$ 192,131
Service cost
Interest cost	9,838	10,466	9,006
Member contributions
Benefits paid	(4,118)	(4,426)
Actuarial gain	(1,558)	(14,651)
Currency translation	1,007	(6,325)
Obligation at valuation date	182,364	177,195	192,131
Fair value at beginning of period	132,022	120,383
Actual return on plan assets	(1,259)	14,959
Company contributions	5,293	5,105
Member contributions
Benefits paid	(4,118)	(4,426)
Currency translation	849	(3,999)
Plan assets at valuation date	132,787	132,022	$ 120,383
Benefit obligation in excess of plan assets	(49,577)	(45,173)
Net liability recognized at end of period	$ (49,577)	$ (45,173)

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Components Of Net Periodic Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Service cost
Interest cost	9,838	10,466	9,006
Expected return on plan assets	(9,336)	(8,039)	(6,291)
Net periodic pension cost	$ 502	$ 2,427	$ 2,715

- Definition

An amount calculated as a basis for determining the extent of delayed recognition of the effects of changes in the fair value of assets. The expected return on plan assets is determined based on the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the market-related value of plan assets.

+ References

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 132R
-Paragraph 5
-Subparagraph h
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-Number 106
-Paragraph 518
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 87
-Paragraph 264
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 715
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (h)(3)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6962843&loc=d3e1928-114920

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Expected Return on Plan Assets
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6512136
-Topic 715
-SubTopic 30

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Expected Return on Plan Assets
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6512171
-Topic 715
-SubTopic 60

+ Details

- Definition

The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time.

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- Definition

The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 106
-Paragraph 518
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-Number 87
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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 132R
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-Paragraph 1
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Service Cost (Component of Net Periodic Pension Cost)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6525008

+ Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Assumptions Used In Calculating Funded Status) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Long-term rate of return on plan assets	6.00%	6.77%	6.89%
Discount rate	4.70%	5.40%	5.70%
Salary increases
Inflation	3.00%	3.40%	3.80%

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Allocation Of Assets) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Equity securities, Percentage of Plan Assets	70.00%	73.00%	71.00%
Debt securities, Percentage of Plan Assets	30.00%	27.00%	27.00%
Real estate, Percentage of Plan Assets	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Other, Percentage of Plan Assets	0.00%	0.00%	2.00%
Total, Percentage of Plan Assets	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Equity securities, Target Allocation, Minimum	60.00%
Equity securities, Target Allocation, Maximum	95.00%
Debt securities, Target Allocation, Minimum	0.00%
Debt securities, Target Allocation, Maximum	30.00%
Real estate, Target Allocation, Minimum	0.00%
Real estate, Target Allocation, Maximum	10.00%
Other, Target Allocation, Minimum	0.00%
Other, Target Allocation, Maximum	10.00%

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Plan Assets By Asset Category) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total	$ 132,787	$ 132,022	$ 120,383
Cash [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total
Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total	91,912	95,699
Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total	40,875	36,323
Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total	88,088	132,022
Level 1 [Member] \| Cash [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total
Level 1 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total	88,088	95,699
Level 1 [Member] \| Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total		36,323
Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total	44,699
Level 2 [Member] \| Cash [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total
Level 2 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total	3,824
Level 2 [Member] \| Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total	40,875
Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total
Level 3 [Member] \| Cash [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total
Level 3 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total
Level 3 [Member] \| Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, total

- Definition

Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets.

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Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Anticipated Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
2012	$ 4,111
2013	4,232
2014	4,360
2015	4,490
2016	4,626
Next five years	$ 25,292

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009	Dec. 27, 2008
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 570,681	$ 627,478	$ 659,898	$ 155,745
Impairment charges	11,400	2,300
Estimated fair values	$ 1,700	$ 400

- Definition

Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 95
-Paragraph 8, 9
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-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 1
-Article 5

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 95
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-Paragraph 1
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Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Category, Assets	$ 1,700	$ 400
Level 2 [Member] \| Commodity Contracts - Fuel [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Category, Assets		253
Fair Value Measurement Category, Liabilities	251
Level 2 [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Category, Assets	341
Fair Value Measurement Category, Liabilities	$ 92	$ 434

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Senior Notes) (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior notes, face amount	$ 400,000,000	$ 400,000,000
Carrying Value [Member] \| Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
$400 million senior notes	399,953,000	400,067,000
Fair Value [Member] \| Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
$400 million senior notes	$ 381,067,000	$ 398,000,000

Derivative Instruments And Hedging (Narrative) (Details) Unit14 in Millions	Dec. 31, 2011
Commodity Contracts - Fuel [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amount of hedge (in gallons of fuel)	10

Derivative Instruments And Hedging (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments By Balance Sheet Location) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments, Total assets	$ 341	$ 253
Fair value of derivative instruments, Total liabilities	343	434
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] \| Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments, Total liabilities		317
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments, Total assets	284
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] \| Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments, Total liabilities	251
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] \| Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments, Total liabilities	92	117
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments, Total assets	$ 57
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] \| Commodity Contracts - Fuel [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments, Total assets		$ 253

- Definition

Fair values as of the balance sheet date of all assets resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments, net of the effects of master netting arrangements.

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging (Schedule Of Derivative Instruments By Income Statement Location) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 25, 2010

Dec. 26, 2009

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings

$ (2,851)

$ 136

$ (7,596)

Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in OCI

1,646

(1,982)

2,653

Amount of gain/(loss) reclassified from OCI into earnings

1,123

(2,229)

(6,800)

Cost Of Goods Sold And Occupancy Costs [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Amount of gain/(loss) reclassified from OCI into earnings

^[1]

$ 1,123

$ (2,229)

Cost Of Goods Sold And Occupancy Cost & Store And Warehouse Operating And Selling Expenses [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Amount of gain/(loss) reclassified from OCI into earnings

^[2]

(6,800)

Commodity Contracts - Fuel [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in OCI

$ 2,919

Commodity Contracts - Fuel [Member] | Cost Of Goods Sold And Occupancy Costs [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Percentage of derivative loss recognized in earnings

60.00%

Commodity Contracts - Fuel [Member] | Cost Of Goods Sold And Occupancy Cost & Store And Warehouse Operating And Selling Expenses [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings

^[2]

$ 3,601

$ 253

$ 111

Commodity Contracts - Fuel [Member] | Store And Warehouse Operating And Selling Expenses [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Percentage of derivative loss recognized in earnings

40.00%

Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in OCI

$ 1,646

$ (1,982)

$ (266)

Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Cost Of Goods Sold And Occupancy Costs/Miscellaneous Income, Net [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings

^[1]

$ (6,452)

$ (117)

$ (7,707)

Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Cost Of Goods Sold And Occupancy Costs [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Percentage of derivative loss recognized in earnings

60.00%

Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Miscellaneous Income, Net [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Percentage of derivative loss recognized in earnings

40.00%

[1]	For 2011, approximately 60% of the amounts are reflected in cost of goods sold and occupancy costs and the remaining 40% of the amounts are reflected in miscellaneous income, net. For 2010 and 2009, all amounts are reflected in cost of goods sold and occupancy costs.
[2]	Approximately 60% of the amounts for 2011, 2010, and 2009 are reflected in cost of goods sold and occupancy costs. The remaining 40% of the amounts are reflected in store and warehouse operating and selling expenses.

Redeemable Preferred Stock (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 23, 2009	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Redeemable Preferred Share [Line Items]
Redeemable preferred stock, shares issued		350,000
Redeemable preferred stock, par value per share		$ 0.01
Redeemable preferred stock, value		$ 350.0
Redeemable preferred stock, shares authorized		1,000,000
Initial liquidation value per preferred share		$ 1,000
Common stock conversion price per share		$ 5.00
Preferred stock, aggregate number of common stock issuable if converted		70,000,000
Fees not included in balance		$ 25.0
Percentage of volatility stock price		70.00%
Risk free interest rate		1.49%
Fair value of preferred stock		$ 7.7
Amount that liquidation preference exceeds fair value		$ 1.6
Dividends calculated on a per share basis		$ 102.01	$ 106.04	$ 87.16
Liquidity preference of preferred stock		$ 377.7	$ 368.5	$ 356.0
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Minimum investors ownership percentage		10.00%
Maximum amount company can borrow without approval		$ 200.0
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Redeemable Preferred Share [Line Items]
Redeemable preferred stock, shares issued	274,596
Dividend rate	10.00%
Redeemable preferred stock, par value per share	$ 0.01
Redeemable preferred stock, shares authorized	280,000
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Redeemable Preferred Share [Line Items]
Redeemable preferred stock, shares issued	75,404
Dividend rate	10.00%
Redeemable preferred stock, par value per share	$ 0.01
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Maximum [Member]
Redeemable Preferred Share [Line Items]
Common stock closing price per share		$ 45.00
Dividend Rate 7.87% [Member]
Redeemable Preferred Share [Line Items]
Number of consecutive trading days		20
Dividend Rate 7.87% [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Redeemable Preferred Share [Line Items]
Common stock closing price per share		$ 6.62
Dividend Rate 5.75% [Member]
Redeemable Preferred Share [Line Items]
Number of consecutive trading days		20
Dividend Rate 5.75% [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Redeemable Preferred Share [Line Items]
Common stock closing price per share		$ 8.50
Redeemable At 100% [Member]
Redeemable Preferred Share [Line Items]
Number of consecutive trading days			20
Rate of redemption		100.00%
Redeemable At 100% [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Redeemable Preferred Share [Line Items]
Common stock closing price per share		$ 9.75
After June 23, 2012 [Member]
Redeemable Preferred Share [Line Items]
Rate of redemption		107.00%
After June 23, 2019 [Member]
Redeemable Preferred Share [Line Items]
Rate of redemption		100.00%
Option Of Holder [Member]
Redeemable Preferred Share [Line Items]
Rate of redemption		101.00%

Capital Stock (Narrative) (Details) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Capital Stock [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000
Redeemable preferred stock, par value per share	$ 0.01
Treasury stock shares held	5,915,268	5,915,268

- Definition

The maximum number of securities classified as temporary equity that are permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. If convertible, the issuer does not control the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under the conversion option if the holder exercises the option to convert the stock to another class of equity. If the security is a warrant or a rights issue, the warrant or rights issue is considered to be temporary equity if the issuer cannot demonstrate that it would be able to deliver upon the exercise of the option by the holder in all cases. Includes stock with put option held by ESOP and stock redeemable by holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer.

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Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Options and nonvested shares excluded from computation of diluted EPS	13.6	13.0	14.7
Non-cash paid-in-kind dividends	$ 7,656		$ 30,506

- Definition

Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 128
-Paragraph 13, 14
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Diluted Earnings Per Share
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6510752

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Contingent Stock Agreement
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6508534

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Antidilution
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-Name Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)
-Number 07-4
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Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

^[1]

Sep. 24, 2011

^[2]

Jun. 25, 2011

Mar. 26, 2011

Dec. 25, 2010

^[4]

Sep. 25, 2010

^[5]

Jun. 26, 2010

^[6]

Mar. 27, 2010

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 25, 2010

Dec. 26, 2009

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders

$ 12,284

$ 91,659

$ (29,327)

$ (14,627)

$ (108,626)

^[3]

$ 32,044

^[3]

$ (25,147)

^[3]

$ 19,993

^[3]

$ 59,989

$ (81,736)

$ (626,971)

Weighted-average shares outstanding

277,918

275,557

272,828

Basic earnings (loss) per share

$ 0.04

^[3]

$ 0.29

^[3]

$ (0.11)

^[3]

$ (0.05)

^[3]

$ (0.39)

^[7]

$ 0.12

^[7]

$ (0.09)

^[7]

$ 0.07

^[7]

$ 0.22

$ (0.30)

$ (2.30)

Net earnings (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.

$ 20,350

$ 100,872

$ (20,114)

$ (5,414)

$ (99,411)

^[3]

$ 41,254

^[3]

$ (15,934)

^[3]

$ 29,468

^[3]

$ 95,694

$ (44,623)

$ (596,465)

Stock options and restricted stock

5,176

7,060

3,836

Redeemable preferred stock

73,703

73,676

36,418

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

356,797

356,293

313,082

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$ 0.04

^[3]

$ 0.28

^[3]

$ (0.11)

^[3]

$ (0.05)

^[3]

$ (0.39)

^[7]

$ 0.12

^[7]

$ (0.09)

^[7]

$ 0.07

^[7]

$ 0.22

$ (0.30)

$ (2.30)

[1]	Fiscal year 2011 includes 53 weeks in accordance with our 52- week, 53-week retail calendar; accordingly, the fourth quarter includes 14 weeks. Additionally, the fourth quarter includes approximately $24 million of benefits from the reversal of uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances.
[2]	Net earnings includes approximately $99 million of tax and related interest benefits from the reversal of uncertain tax positions.
[3]	Due to rounding, the sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the reported earnings per share for the year.
[4]	Net loss for the quarter includes approximately $12 million related to pre-tax charges for severance and facility closures, $11 million loss on the sale of operating entities, $51 million from software write off, and $13 million severance and related costs for departing executive officer.
[5]	Net earnings for the quarter includes approximately $32 million of discrete tax benefits from the settlement of certain tax positions relating to open years as well as approximately $13 million of related interest benefits.
[6]	Net loss for the quarter includes approximately $13 million discrete tax benefits from the release of a valuation allowance in Europe and a favorable settlement with certain taxing authorities.
[7]	Due to rounding, the sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the reported earnings per share for the year.

- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

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- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period.

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- Definition

Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of call options and warrants using the treasury stock method.

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- Definition

The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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-Subparagraph (SX 210.7-04.22)
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-Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB)
-Number 51
-Paragraph A7
-Appendix A

+ Details

- Definition

The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period.

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- Definition

Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 128
-Paragraph 171
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-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (a)
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6528421

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+ Details

Supplemental Information On Operating, Investing And Financing Activities (Supplemental Information Related To Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Supplemental Information On Operating, Investing And Financing Activities [Abstract]
Cash interest paid (net of amounts capitalized)	$ 54,833	$ 62,352	$ 52,631
Cash taxes paid (refunded)	(3,317)	(54,459)	(28,320)
Non-cash asset additions under capital leases	10,025	$ 13,251	1,813
Non-cash paid-in-kind dividends (see Note K)	$ 7,656		$ 30,506

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2011 segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	3
Maximum [Member] \| Outside United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of total sales	10.00%

Segment Information (Summary Of Significant Accounts And Balances By Segment, Reconciled To Consolidated Totals) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 24, 2011

^[2]

Jun. 25, 2011

Mar. 26, 2011

Dec. 25, 2010

Sep. 25, 2010

^[4]

Jun. 26, 2010

^[5]

Mar. 27, 2010

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 25, 2010

Dec. 26, 2009

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Sales

$ 2,969,695

^[1]

$ 2,836,737

$ 2,710,141

$ 2,972,960

$ 2,961,932

^[3]

$ 2,899,717

$ 2,699,475

$ 3,071,970

$ 11,489,533

$ 11,633,094

$ 12,144,467

Division operating profit (loss)

33,754

(37,291)

(265,005)

Capital expenditures

130,317

169,452

130,847

Depreciation and amortization

211,410

208,319

224,115

Charges for losses on receivables and inventories

56,200

57,824

80,178

Net earnings from equity method investments

31,426

30,635

30,579

Assets

4,250,984

4,569,437

4,250,984

4,569,437

North American Retail Division [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Sales

4,870,166

4,962,838

5,113,553

Capital expenditures

62,699

67,172

40,600

Depreciation and amortization

89,839

86,657

90,973

Charges for losses on receivables and inventories

31,274

37,681

41,740

Assets

1,434,844

1,604,274

1,434,844

1,604,274

North American Business Solutions Division [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Sales

3,261,953

3,290,430

3,483,724

Capital expenditures

22,690

38,588

21,145

Depreciation and amortization

14,518

15,005

15,471

Charges for losses on receivables and inventories

6,578

8,463

16,932

Assets

586,404

663,049

586,404

663,049

International Division [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Sales

3,357,414

3,379,826

3,547,190

Capital expenditures

26,356

27,637

20,281

Depreciation and amortization

22,102

24,712

29,032

Charges for losses on receivables and inventories

18,348

11,680

21,506

Net earnings from equity method investments

31,426

30,635

30,579

Assets

1,373,108

1,425,855

1,373,108

1,425,855

Eliminations And Other [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Capital expenditures

^[6]

18,572

36,055

48,821

Depreciation and amortization

^[6]

84,951

81,945

88,639

Assets

^[6]

$ 856,628

$ 876,259

856,628

876,259

North American Retail And Business Solutions And International [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Division operating profit (loss)

372,785

334,759

323,309

North American Retail And Business Solutions And International [Member] | North American Retail Division [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Division operating profit (loss)

134,794

127,504

105,542

North American Retail And Business Solutions And International [Member] | North American Business Solutions Division [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Division operating profit (loss)

145,096

96,474

98,163

North American Retail And Business Solutions And International [Member] | International Division [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Division operating profit (loss)

$ 92,895

$ 110,781

$ 119,604

[1]	Fiscal year 2011 includes 53 weeks in accordance with our 52- week, 53-week retail calendar; accordingly, the fourth quarter includes 14 weeks. Additionally, the fourth quarter includes approximately $24 million of benefits from the reversal of uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances.
[2]	Net earnings includes approximately $99 million of tax and related interest benefits from the reversal of uncertain tax positions.
[3]	Net loss for the quarter includes approximately $12 million related to pre-tax charges for severance and facility closures, $11 million loss on the sale of operating entities, $51 million from software write off, and $13 million severance and related costs for departing executive officer.
[4]	Net earnings for the quarter includes approximately $32 million of discrete tax benefits from the settlement of certain tax positions relating to open years as well as approximately $13 million of related interest benefits.
[5]	Net loss for the quarter includes approximately $13 million discrete tax benefits from the release of a valuation allowance in Europe and a favorable settlement with certain taxing authorities.
[6]	Amounts included in "Eliminations and Other" consist of assets (including all cash and equivalents) and depreciation related to corporate activities.

Segment Information (Reconciliation Of Division Operating Profit To Consolidated Earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Division operating profit	$ 33,754	$ (37,291)	$ (265,005)
Charges and impairments, including Charges in 2009 (see Note B)	(58,000)	(87,000)	(253,000)
Interest expense	(33,223)	(58,498)	(65,628)
Interest income	1,231	4,663	2,396
Miscellaneous income, net	30,857	34,451	17,085
Income (loss) before income taxes	32,619	(56,675)	(311,152)
North American Retail And Business Solutions And International [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Division operating profit	372,785	334,759	323,309
Division [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Charges and impairments, including Charges in 2009 (see Note B)	(14,919)	(63,934)	(253,383)
Unallocated general, administrative and corporate expenses	(324,112)	(308,116)	(334,931)
Interest expense	(33,223)	(58,498)	(65,628)
Interest income	1,231	4,663	2,396
Miscellaneous income, net	30,857	34,451	17,085
Income (loss) before income taxes	32,619	(56,675)	(311,152)
Division [Member] \| North American Retail And Business Solutions And International [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Division operating profit	$ 372,785	$ 334,759	$ 323,309

Segment Information (Geographic Financial Information Relating To Business) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 24, 2011

^[2]

Jun. 25, 2011

Mar. 26, 2011

Dec. 25, 2010

Sep. 25, 2010

^[4]

Jun. 26, 2010

^[5]

Mar. 27, 2010

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 25, 2010

Dec. 26, 2009

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

Sales

$ 2,969,695

^[1]

$ 2,836,737

$ 2,710,141

$ 2,972,960

$ 2,961,932

^[3]

$ 2,899,717

$ 2,699,475

$ 3,071,970

$ 11,489,533

$ 11,633,094

$ 12,144,467

Property and Equipment

1,067,040

1,157,013

1,067,040

1,157,013

United States [Member]

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

Sales

8,108,402

8,189,642

8,476,404

Property and Equipment

901,572

980,426

901,572

980,426

International [Member]

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

Sales

3,381,131

3,443,452

$ 3,668,063

Property and Equipment

$ 165,468

$ 176,587

$ 165,468

$ 176,587

[1]	Fiscal year 2011 includes 53 weeks in accordance with our 52- week, 53-week retail calendar; accordingly, the fourth quarter includes 14 weeks. Additionally, the fourth quarter includes approximately $24 million of benefits from the reversal of uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances.
[2]	Net earnings includes approximately $99 million of tax and related interest benefits from the reversal of uncertain tax positions.
[3]	Net loss for the quarter includes approximately $12 million related to pre-tax charges for severance and facility closures, $11 million loss on the sale of operating entities, $51 million from software write off, and $13 million severance and related costs for departing executive officer.
[4]	Net earnings for the quarter includes approximately $32 million of discrete tax benefits from the settlement of certain tax positions relating to open years as well as approximately $13 million of related interest benefits.
[5]	Net loss for the quarter includes approximately $13 million discrete tax benefits from the release of a valuation allowance in Europe and a favorable settlement with certain taxing authorities.

Segment Information (Sales By Product Group Information) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Sales	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Supplies (Member)
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Sales	65.10%	65.20%	66.40%
Technology [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Sales	21.90%	22.40%	22.20%
Furniture And Other [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Sales	13.00%	12.40%	11.40%

Acquisition And Dispositions (Details) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
Acquisition And Dispositions (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 25, 2011 USD ($) years	Dec. 31, 2011 years	Dec. 25, 2010 USD ($)
Acquisition And Dispositions [Line Items]
Acquisition date		February 25, 2011
Weighted average amortization period for the finite-lived intangible assets (in years) \| years		5.7
Loss on disposition			$ 11
International Division [Member]
Acquisition And Dispositions [Line Items]
Loss on disposition			$ 11
Frans Svanstroms & Co AB [Member]
Acquisition And Dispositions [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 46
Amortizing intangible assets	$ 20
Weighted average amortization period for the finite-lived intangible assets (in years) \| years	6.9

- Definition

Month, date and year in which the acquirer obtains control of the acquiree.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 141R
-Paragraph 3
-Subparagraph c
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-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6919109

+ Details

Quarterly Financial Data (Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 24, 2011

Jun. 25, 2011

Mar. 26, 2011

Dec. 25, 2010

Sep. 25, 2010

Jun. 26, 2010

Mar. 27, 2010

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 25, 2010

Dec. 26, 2009

Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]

Net sales

$ 2,969,695

^[1]

$ 2,836,737

^[2]

$ 2,710,141

$ 2,972,960

$ 2,961,932

^[3]

$ 2,899,717

^[4]

$ 2,699,475

^[5]

$ 3,071,970

$ 11,489,533

$ 11,633,094

$ 12,144,467

Gross profit

899,186

^[1]

855,020

^[2]

794,052

878,188

847,535

^[3]

829,183

^[4]

766,688

^[5]

913,731

3,426,446

3,357,137

3,392,184

Net earnings (loss)

20,348

^[1]

100,849

^[2]

(20,116)

(5,390)

(99,927)

^[3]

40,622

^[4]

(16,140)

^[5]

29,240

95,691

(46,205)

(598,724)

Net earnings (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.

20,350

^[1]

100,872

^[2]

(20,114)

(5,414)

(99,411)

^[3],[6]

41,254

^[4],[6]

(15,934)

^[5],[6]

29,468

^[6]

95,694

(44,623)

(596,465)

Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders

$ 12,284

^[1]

$ 91,659

^[2]

$ (29,327)

$ (14,627)

$ (108,626)

^[3],[6]

$ 32,044

^[4],[6]

$ (25,147)

^[5],[6]

$ 19,993

^[6]

$ 59,989

$ (81,736)

$ (626,971)

Basic

$ 0.04

^[1],[6]

$ 0.29

^[2],[6]

$ (0.11)

^[6]

$ (0.05)

^[6]

$ (0.39)

^[3],[7]

$ 0.12

^[4],[7]

$ (0.09)

^[5],[7]

$ 0.07

^[7]

$ 0.22

$ (0.30)

$ (2.30)

Diluted

$ 0.04

^[1],[6]

$ 0.28

^[2],[6]

$ (0.11)

^[6]

$ (0.05)

^[6]

$ (0.39)

^[3],[7]

$ 0.12

^[4],[7]

$ (0.09)

^[5],[7]

$ 0.07

^[7]

$ 0.22

$ (0.30)

$ (2.30)

$ 99,000

Benefits from uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances

$ 24,000

Discrete tax benefits from release of valuation allowance and favorable settlement with taxing authorities

$ 13,000

Discrete tax benefits from settlement of certain tax positions

$ 32,000

Interest benefit related to settlement of certain tax positions

$ 13,000

Pre-tax charges for severance and facility closures

$ 12,000

Pre-tax loss on sale of operating subsidiaries

$ 11,000

Software written off

51,000

Chief Executive Officer [Member]

Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]

Severance and related costs

$ 13,000

13,000

International Division [Member]

Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]

Net sales

$ 3,357,414

3,379,826

$ 3,547,190

Pre-tax loss on sale of operating subsidiaries

$ 11,000

[1]	Fiscal year 2011 includes 53 weeks in accordance with our 52- week, 53-week retail calendar; accordingly, the fourth quarter includes 14 weeks. Additionally, the fourth quarter includes approximately $24 million of benefits from the reversal of uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances.
[2]	Net earnings includes approximately $99 million of tax and related interest benefits from the reversal of uncertain tax positions.
[3]	Net loss for the quarter includes approximately $12 million related to pre-tax charges for severance and facility closures, $11 million loss on the sale of operating entities, $51 million from software write off, and $13 million severance and related costs for departing executive officer.
[4]	Net earnings for the quarter includes approximately $32 million of discrete tax benefits from the settlement of certain tax positions relating to open years as well as approximately $13 million of related interest benefits.
[5]	Net loss for the quarter includes approximately $13 million discrete tax benefits from the release of a valuation allowance in Europe and a favorable settlement with certain taxing authorities.
[6]	Due to rounding, the sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the reported earnings per share for the year.
[7]	Due to rounding, the sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the reported earnings per share for the year.

Subsequent Events (Details) £ in Millions, $ in Millions			1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events (Details) £ in Millions, $ in Millions	Jan. 06, 2012 GBP (£)	Jan. 06, 2012 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2011 GBP (£)	Nov. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 17, 2012 USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from legal settlement	£ 32.2	$ 50.0	£ 5.5	$ 8.8
Settlement agreement date					January 6, 2012
Debt instrument, interest date					6.25%
Debt instrument, maturity date					Aug. 01, 2013
6.25% Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Senior notes						$ 250.0
Debt instrument, interest date						6.25%

Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) - Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 26, 2009
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 28,047	$ 32,802	$ 45,990
Additions-Charged to Expense	13,603	10,954	22,020
Deductions-Write-offs, Payments and Other Adjustments	21,979	15,709	35,208
Balance at End of Period	$ 19,671	$ 28,047	$ 32,802