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Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information	Mar. 31, 2012 shares
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
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	283,824,180

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 26, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 488,774	$ 570,681	$ 494,207
Receivables, net	872,839	862,831	990,080
Inventories	1,113,128	1,146,974	1,217,192
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	153,700	163,646	190,969
Total current assets	2,628,441	2,744,132	2,892,448
Property and equipment, net	1,021,402	1,067,040	1,138,657
Goodwill	63,650	61,899	62,907
Other intangible assets	34,585	35,223	41,524
Deferred income taxes	44,776	47,791	44,363
Other assets	332,295	294,899	328,154
Total assets	4,125,149	4,250,984	4,508,053
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	952,812	993,636	1,008,969
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	890,908	1,010,011	1,108,437
Income taxes payable	12,411	7,389	2,881
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	35,770	36,401	91,412
Total current liabilities	1,891,901	2,047,437	2,211,699
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	402,920	452,313	556,998
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	642,513	648,313	657,015
Total liabilities	2,937,334	3,148,063	3,425,712
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable preferred stock, net (liquidation preference - $387,172 in March 2012, $377,729 in December 2011, and $368,516 in March 2011	371,851	363,636	355,979
Office Depot, Inc. stockholders' equity:
Common stock-authorized 800,000,000 shares of $.01 par value; issued and outstanding shares 289,739,448 in 2012, 286,430,567 in December 2011 and 283,486,355 in March 2011	2,897	2,864	2,835
Additional paid-in capital	1,133,357	1,138,542	1,155,193
Accumulated other comprehensive income	226,851	194,522	265,781
Accumulated deficit	(489,621)	(539,124)	(640,232)
Treasury stock, at cost - 5,915,268 shares in 2012 and 2011	(57,733)	(57,733)	(57,733)
Total Office Depot, Inc. stockholders' equity	815,751	739,071	725,844
Noncontrolling interests	213	214	518
Total equity	815,964	739,285	726,362
Total liabilities and equity	$ 4,125,149	$ 4,250,984	$ 4,508,053

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 26, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Redeemable preferred stock, liquidation preference	$ 387,172	$ 377,729	$ 368,516
Common stock, authorized shares	800,000,000	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, issued shares	289,739,448	286,430,567	283,486,355
Common stock, outstanding shares	289,739,448	286,430,567	283,486,355
Treasury stock, shares	5,915,268	5,915,268	5,915,268

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 26, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations [Abstract]
Sales	$ 2,872,809	$ 2,972,960
Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs	1,989,635	2,094,772
Gross profit	883,174	878,188
Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses	695,904	693,886
Recovery of purchase price	(68,314)
General and administrative expenses	177,894	165,826
Operating profit	77,690	18,476
Other income (expense):
Interest income	367	599
Interest expense	(14,478)	(17,987)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(12,069)
Miscellaneous income, net	8,979	7,345
Earnings before income taxes	60,489	8,433
Income tax expense	10,990	13,823
Net earnings (loss)	49,499	(5,390)
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4)	24
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.	49,503	(5,414)
Preferred stock dividends	8,216	9,213
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders	$ 41,287	$ (14,627)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$ 0.14	$ (0.05)
Diluted	$ 0.14	$ (0.05)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic	278,552	276,986
Diluted	358,863	276,986

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 26, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 49,499	$ (5,390)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax where applicable:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	35,168	41,244
Amortization of gain on cash flow hedge	(1,841)	(415)
Change in deferred pension	(300)	210
Change in deferred cash flow hedge	(695)	950
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax, where applicable	32,332	41,989
Comprehensive income	81,831	36,599
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	39
Comprehensive income attributable to Office Depot, Inc.	$ 81,832	$ 36,560

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 26, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	$ 49,499	$ (5,390)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	50,902	51,269
Charges for losses on inventories and receivables	17,558	18,413
Loss on extinguishment of debt	13,141
Recovery of purchase price	(58,049)
Pension plan funding	(58,030)
Changes in working capital and other	(108,386)	(158,912)
Net cash used in operating activities	(93,365)	(94,620)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(34,638)	(28,587)
Acquisition, net of cash acquired		(72,667)
Recovery of purchase price	49,841
Release of restricted cash	8,570	46,509
Proceeds from assets sold	9,997	4,238
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	33,770	(50,507)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	528	472
Share transactions under employee related plans	(10)	(583)
Preferred stock dividends		(9,213)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(13,141)
Debt related fees	(7,637)
Debt retirement	(250,000)
Debt issuance	250,000
Net (payments) proceeds on other long- and short-term borrowings	(6,275)	9,927
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(26,535)	603
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	4,223	11,253
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(81,907)	(133,271)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	570,681	627,478
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 488,774	$ 494,207

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	Mar. 31, 2012
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies *Basis of Presentation:* Office Depot, Inc., including consolidated subsidiaries, ("Office Depot") is a global supplier of office products and services. Fiscal years are based on a 52- or 53-week period ending on the last Saturday in December. Fiscal year 2011 was a 53-week year. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2011 has been derived from audited financial statements at that date. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of March 31, 2012 (also referred to as "the first quarter of 2012") and March 26, 2011 (also referred to as "the first quarter of 2011") are unaudited. However, in our opinion, these financial statements reflect adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring items) necessary to provide a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. We have included the balance sheet from March 26, 2011 to assist in analyzing our company. These interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that should be expected for the full year. For a better understanding of Office Depot and its condensed consolidated financial statements, we recommend reading these condensed interim financial statements in conjunction with the audited financial statements which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, filed on February 28, 2012 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). *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 March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011 and March 26, 2011 included $57 million, $50 million and $54 million, respectively, of amounts not yet presented for payment drawn in excess of disbursement account book balances, after considering offset provisions. We may borrow to meet working capital and other needs throughout any given quarter, which may result in higher levels of borrowings and invested cash within the period. At the end of the quarter, excess cash may be used to minimize borrowings outstanding at the balance sheet date. Approximately $132 million of cash and cash equivalents was held outside the U.S. at March 31, 2012. *New Accounting Pronouncements:* 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.

Debt	3 Months Ended
Debt	Mar. 31, 2012
Debt [Abstract]
Debt	Note B – Debt On February 24, 2012, the company entered into an amendment (the "Amendment") to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Amended Credit Agreement"). The Amendment provides the company flexibility with regard to certain restrictive covenants in any possible refinancings and other transactions. In addition, the Amendment released one of the company's subsidiaries from its guarantee obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement. On March 14, 2012, the company issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of its 9.75% senior secured notes due March 15, 2019 (the "Notes") with interest payable in cash semiannually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year. The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured basis by each of the company's existing and future domestic subsidiaries that guarantee the Amended Credit Agreement. The Notes are secured on a first-priority basis by a lien on substantially all of the company's domestic subsidiaries' present and future assets, other than assets that secure the Amended Credit Agreement, and certain of their present and future equity interests in foreign subsidiaries. The Notes are secured on a second-priority basis by a lien on the company and its domestic subsidiaries' assets that secure the Amended Credit Agreement. The Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of March 14, 2012, among the company, the domestic subsidiaries named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the "Indenture"). Approximately $6.5 million was capitalized associated with the issuance of these Notes and will be amortized through 2019. The terms of the Indenture provide that, among other things, the Notes and guarantees will be senior secured obligations and will: (i) rank senior in right of payment to any future subordinated indebtedness of the company and the guarantors; (ii) rank equally in right of payment with all of the existing and future senior indebtedness of the company and the guarantors; (iii) rank effectively junior to all existing and future indebtedness under the Amended Credit Agreement to the extent of the value of certain collateral securing the ABL Credit Facility on a first-priority basis, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens; (iv) rank effectively senior to all existing and future indebtedness under the Amended Credit Agreement to the extent of the value of certain collateral securing the Notes; and (v) be structurally subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities of the company's non-guarantor subsidiaries (other than indebtedness and liabilities owed to the company or one of the guarantors). The Indenture contains affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the company's ability to: incur additional debt or issue stock, pay dividends, make certain investments or make other restricted payments; engage in sales of assets; and engage in consolidations, mergers and acquisitions. However, many of these currently active covenants will cease to apply for so long as the company receives and maintains investment grade ratings from specified debt rating services and there is no default under the Indenture. There are no maintenance financial covenants. The Notes may be redeemed by the company, in whole or in part, at any time prior to March 15, 2016 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a make-whole premium as of the redemption date and accrued and unpaid interest. Thereafter, the Notes carry optional redemption features whereby the company has the option to redeem the Notes prior to maturity at par plus a premium beginning at 104.875% at March 15, 2016 and declining ratably to par at March 15, 2018 and thereafter, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Additionally, on or prior to March 15, 2015, the company may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes with the net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 109.750% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date; and, upon the occurrence of a change of control, holders of the Notes may require the company to repurchase all or a portion of the Notes in cash at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest to the repurchase date. Change of control, as defined in the Indenture, is a transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of Office Depot, acquisition of more than 50% of the voting power of Office Depot by a person or group, or members of the Office Depot board of directors as previously approved by the stockholders of Office Depot ceasing to constitute a majority of the Office Depot board of directors. On March 15, 2012, the company repurchased $250 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 6.25% senior notes due 2013 under its previously announced cash tender offer. The total consideration for each $1,000.00 note surrendered was $1,050.00. Additionally, tender fees and a proportionate amount of deferred debt issue costs and a deferred cash flow hedge gain were included in the measurement of the $12.1 million extinguishment costs reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the first quarter of 2012. The cash amounts of the premium paid and tender fees are reflected as financing activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Accrued interest was paid through the extinguishment date.

- 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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Recovery Of Purchase Price From Previous Acquisition	3 Months Ended
Recovery Of Purchase Price From Previous Acquisition	Mar. 31, 2012
Recovery Of Purchase Price From Previous Acquisition [Abstract]
Recovery Of Purchase Price From Previous Acquisition	Note C – Recovery of Purchase Price from Previous Acquisition 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 determined 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. In accordance with the SPA, 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 GBP 5.5 million ($8.8 million, measured at then-current exchange rates) 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, the company and the seller 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 company an additional GBP 32.2 million (approximately $50 million, measured at then-current exchange rates) in February 2012. Following this cash receipt in February 2012, the company contributed the GBP 37.7 million (approximately $58 million at then-current exchange rates) to the pension plan, resulting in the plan changing from an unfunded liability position of approximately $49.6 million at December 31, 2011 to a net asset position at March 31, 2012 of approximately $8.8 million. See additional pension disclosures in Note H. This pension provision of the SPA was disclosed in 2003 and subsequent periods as a matter that would reduce goodwill when the plan was remeasured and cash received. However, all goodwill associated with this transaction was impaired in 2008, and because the remeasurement process had not yet begun, no estimate of the potential payment to the company could be made at that time. Consistent with disclosures subsequent to the 2008 goodwill impairment, resolution of this matter in the first quarter of 2012 has been reflected as a credit to operating expense. The cash received from the seller, reversal of an accrued liability as a result of the settlement agreement, fees incurred in 2012, and fee reimbursement from the seller have been reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the first quarter of 2012 in a separate line, Recovery of purchase price, totaling $68.3 million. An additional expense of $5.2 million of costs incurred in prior periods related to this arrangement is included in General and administrative expenses, resulting in a net increase in operating profit for the first quarter of 2012 of $63.1 million. Similar to the presentation of goodwill impairment in 2008, this recovery and related charge is reported at the corporate level, not part of International Division operating profit. The cash payment from the seller was received by a subsidiary of the company with the Euro as its functional currency and the pension plan funding was made by a subsidiary with Pound Sterling as its functional currency, resulting in certain translation differences between amounts reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the first quarter of 2012. The receipt of cash from the seller is presented as a source of cash in investing activities because it is recovery of purchase price from a prior acquisition. The contribution of cash to the pension plan is presented as a use of cash in operating activities.

Exit Costs And Other Charges

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Exit Costs And Other Charges [Abstract]

Exit Costs And Other Charges

Note D – Exit Costs and Other Charges

In recent years, the company has been adversely affected by increasingly competitive conditions and a downturn in global economies and has taken actions including closing facilities, consolidating functional activities and disposing of assets. Exit costs related to these activities, including accretion on and adjustments to previously-accrued lease balances, recognized during the first quarter of 2012 totaled approximately $25 million. Of this amount, approximately $15 million is included in Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses and approximately $10 million is included in General and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Exit cost accruals related to prior and current actions are as follows:


(Dollars in millions)	Balance at December 31, 2011		Charges Incurred		Cash Payments			Non-cash Settlements and Accretion		Currency and Other Adjustments		Balance at March 31, 2012
Termination benefits	$	12	$	10	$	(9	)	$	—	$	—	$	13
Lease, contract obligations and, other costs		95		13		(14	)		2		—		96

Total	$	107	$	23	$	(23	)	$	2	$	—	$	109

In addition to accruals for facilities closed as part of these activities, the company maintains accruals for facilities closed that are considered part of ongoing operating activities. During the first quarter of 2012, approximately $2 million was charged against earnings for additional closure costs and accretion and approximately $2 million of cash was paid on these locations. The accrued balance was approximately $12 million at December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2012.

- 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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Stockholders' Equity

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Note E – Stockholders' Equity

The following table reflects the changes in stockholders' equity attributable to both Office Depot and our noncontrolling subsidiary interests.


(In thousands)	Attributable to Office Depot, Inc.			Attributable to noncontrolling interests			Total
Stockholders' equity at December 31, 2011	$	739,071		$	214		$	739,285
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings (loss)		49,503			(4	)		49,499
Other comprehensive income		32,329			3			32,332

Comprehensive income		81,832			(1	)		81,831
Preferred stock dividends		(8,216	)		—			(8,216	)
Share transactions under employee related plans		491			—			491
Amortization of long-term incentive stock grants		2,573			—			2,573

Stockholders' equity at March 31, 2012	$	815,751		$	213		$	815,964

Stockholders' equity at December 25, 2010	$	695,496		$	479		$	695,975
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings (loss)		(5,414	)		24			(5,390	)
Other comprehensive income:		41,974			15			41,989

Comprehensive income		36,560			39			36,599
Preferred stock dividends		(9,213	)		—			(9,213	)
Share transactions under employee related plans		(115	)		—			(115	)
Amortization of long-term incentive stock grants		3,116			—			3,116

Stockholders' equity at March 26, 2011	$	725,844		$	518		$	726,362

Because of valuation allowances in multiple jurisdictions, the tax impact on elements of other comprehensive income is insignificant.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity, comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, if any, including other comprehensive income (as applicable). Including, but not limited to: (1) balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings; (2) accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and total amount of comprehensive income; (3) amount and nature of changes in separate accounts, including the number of shares authorized and outstanding, number of shares issued upon exercise and conversion, and for other comprehensive income, the adjustments for reclassifications to net income; (4) rights and privileges of each class of stock authorized; (5) basis of treasury stock, if other than cost, and amounts paid and accounting treatment for treasury stock purchased significantly in excess of market; (6) dividends paid or payable per share and in the aggregate for each class of stock for each period presented; (7) dividend restrictions and accumulated preferred dividends in arrears (in aggregate and per share amount); (8) retained earnings appropriations or restrictions, such as dividend restrictions; (9) impact of change in accounting principle, initial adoption of new accounting principle and correction of an error in previously issued financial statements; (10) shares held in trust for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); (11) deferred compensation related to issuance of capital stock; (12) note received for issuance of stock; (13) unamortized discount on shares; (14) description, terms, and number of warrants or rights outstanding; (15) shares under subscription and subscription receivables, effective date of new retained earnings after quasi-reorganization and deficit eliminated by quasi-reorganization and, for a period of at least ten years after the effective date, the point in time from which the new retained dates; and (16) retroactive effective of subsequent change in capital structure.

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Earnings Per Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Note F – Earnings Per Share

The following table represents the calculation of net earnings (loss) per common share:


	First Quarter
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2012		2011

Basic Earnings Per Share
Numerator:
Income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	41,287	$	(14,627)
Assumed distribution to participating securities		(2,331)		—

Assumed undistributed earnings available to common stock		38,956		(14,627)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		278,552		276,986

Basic earnings (loss) per common share	$	0.14	$	(0.05)


Diluted Earnings Per Share
Numerator:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.	$	49,503	$	(5,414)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		278,552		276,986
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		4,765		6,556
Redeemable preferred stock		75,546		73,703


Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding		358,863		357,245

Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.14		N/A

Basic earnings per share is computed after consideration of preferred stock dividends. Shares of the redeemable preferred stock have equal dividend participation rights with common stock. The company has never paid a dividend on common stock, but the participation provisions require 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. For the first quarter of 2012, Basic EPS for common shares is $0.14, all undistributed. Basic EPS for the redeemable preferred shares is also $0.14, composed of $0.11 distributed and $0.03 assumed distributed under the two-class method.

The diluted EPS calculation under the two-class method includes two tests to determine the most dilutive. These tests, and the diluted EPS calculation which includes the dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock under the treasury stock method and redeemable preferred stock under the if-converted method, result in diluted EPS for the first quarter of 2012 of $0.14. The diluted EPS calculation for the first quarter of 2011 was antidulitive. The share amounts for that period have been presented for informational purposes.

Awards of options and nonvested shares representing approximately 12 million additional shares of common stock were outstanding for the first quarter of 2012, and 10 million for the first quarter of 2011, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive. For purposes of calculating weighted average shares, no tax benefits have been assumed in jurisdictions where deferred tax valuation allowances have been recorded.

Division Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Division Information [Abstract]

Division Information

Note G – Division Information

Office Depot operates in three segments: North American Retail Division, North American Business Solutions Division, and International Division. The following is a summary of our significant accounts and balances by segment (or "Division"), reconciled to consolidated totals.


	Sales
	First Quarter
(In thousands)	2012		2011
North American Retail Division	$	1,219,582	$	1,320,567
North American Business Solutions Division		827,740		806,247
International Division		825,487		846,146

Total	$	2,872,809	$	2,972,960


	Division Operating Profit
	First Quarter
(In thousands)	2012		2011
North American Retail Division	$	44,411	$	57,960
North American Business Solutions Division		42,500		16,241
International Division		15,216		27,305

Total	$	102,127	$	101,506

A reconciliation of the measure of Division operating profit to consolidated earnings before income taxes is as follows:


	First Quarter
(In thousands)	2012			2011
Total Division operating profit	$	102,127		$	101,506
Add/(subtract):
Recovery of purchase price		68,314			—
Charges outside of Division operating profit		(8,948	)		(2,309	)
Unallocated general, administrative and corporate expenses, net		(83,803	)		(80,721	)
Interest income		367			599
Interest expense		(14,478	)		(17,987	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(12,069	)		—
Miscellaneous income, net		8,979			7,345

Earnings before income taxes	$	60,489		$	8,433

Our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet reflects a goodwill balance of approximately $63.7 million, $61.9 million and $62.9 million as of March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011 and March 26, 2011, respectively. The gross amount of goodwill and the amount of accumulated impairment losses as of March 31, 2012 are provided in the following table:


(Dollars in thousands)	North American Retail Division			North American Business Solutions Division			International Division			Total
Goodwill	$	1,842		$	367,790		$	905,602		$	1,275,234
Accumulated impairment losses		(1,842	)		(348,359	)		(863,134	)		(1,213,335	)

Balance as of December 31, 2011		—			19,431			42,468			61,899
2012 Changes:
Goodwill		1,842			367,790			905,602			1,275,234
Accumulated impairment losses		(1,842	)		(348,359	)		(863,134	)		(1,213,335	)

		—			19,431			42,468			61,899
Foreign currency exchange rate changes		—			—			1,751			1,751

Balance as of March 31, 2012	$	—		$	19,431		$	44,219		$	63,650

The company's accounting policy is to test for goodwill impairment during the fourth quarter each year but, should events occur or circumstances change, that more likely than not would reduce a reporting unit's fair value below its carrying value, that test would be accelerated. No substantive indicators have been identified through the end of the first quarter of 2012 that would change the timing of our annual impairment test.

- 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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Employee Benefit Plans

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]

Employee Benefit Plans

Note H – Employee Benefit Plans

Pension Disclosures

The components of net periodic pension cost (benefit) for our foreign pension plan are as follows:


	First Quarter
(In millions)	2012			2011
Service cost	$	—		$	—
Interest cost		2.1			2.4
Expected return on plan assets		(2.3	)		(2.3	)

Net periodic pension cost (benefit)	$	(0.2	)	$	0.1

Following the significant contribution to the plan in February 2012, as discussed in Note C, the company remeasured the 2012 estimated net periodic pension cost (benefit). No other assumptions in the pension calculation or target allocation of assets changed significantly from the pension valuation performed at December 31, 2011. The change in estimated earnings on plan assets will result in a net periodic pension benefit for the balance of the year. The funding during the first quarter of 2012 resulted in the pension plan changing from an unfunded liability position of approximately $49.6 million at December 31, 2011 to an net asset position at March 31, 2012 of approximately $8.8 million. There are no additional funding requirements while the plan is in a surplus position.

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Mar. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note I – Income Taxes The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2012 and 2011 was 18% and 164%, respectively. The rate in 2012 is impacted by the recovery of purchase price that is treated as a purchase price adjustment for tax purposes. As discussed in Note C, this recovery would have been a reduction of related goodwill for financial reporting purposes, but the related goodwill was impaired in 2008. Additionally, the loss on extinguishment of debt in the United States during the first quarter of 2012 did not generate a financial statement tax benefit because of existing valuation allowances. Similarly, operating losses in other jurisdictions with valuation allowances do not result in deferred tax benefits being recognized in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. Accordingly, tax expense recognized in jurisdictions with positive earnings, and no tax benefit on certain jurisdictions with losses, can cause the effective rate to be different from blended statutory rates and, in the case of the first quarter 2011, to exceed net pretax earnings. This interim accounting is likely to result in significant variability of the effective tax rate throughout the course of the year. Changes in income projections and the mix of income across jurisdictions could impact the effective tax rate each quarter. 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, 2010 and 2011 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. 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 prevails on this issue, the income statement impact may be lowered because of available net operating losses and other deferred tax assets.

- 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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Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Note J – 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.

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 the first quarter of 2012 and the amounts receivable or payable under foreign currency and fuel contracts were not significant. See Note K for additional information on our derivative instruments and hedging activities.

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
	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011		March 26, 2011
Assets
Commodity contracts—fuel	$	790	$	—	$	4,511
Foreign exchange contracts		341		341		633
Liabilities:
Commodity contracts—fuel		—	$	251		—
Foreign exchange contracts	$	435		92	$	331

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 and the senior secured notes are considered Level 2 fair value measurements and are based on market trades of these securities on or about the dates below.


	March 31, 2012				December 31, 2011				March 26, 2011
(In thousands)	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
$400 million senior notes	$	150,027	$	155,637	$	399,953	$	381,067	$	400,032	$	404,800
$250 million senior secured notes	$	250,000	$	259,379		—		—		—		—

Fair Value Estimates Used in Impairment Analyses

With input from retail store operations, company accounting and finance personnel that organizationally report to the chief financial officer assess the performance of retail stores quarterly against historic patterns and projections of future profitability for evidence of possible asset impairment. For the retail business, these projections are based on management's estimates of store-level sales, gross margins, direct expenses and resulting cash flows and, by their nature, include judgments about how current initiatives will impact future performance. Changes in sales and operating income assumptions can significantly impact the estimated future cash flows. If the anticipated cash flows of a store cannot support the carrying value of its assets, the assets are impaired and written down to estimated fair value using Level 3 inputs.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Division recognized an impairment charge of approximately $18 million based on revised operating projections for certain lower operating stores in the Division. The operating performance for these stores was less than the company had projected for the first quarter, causing us to reevaluate our projections of future operating cash flows for these stores. The revised projections of future cash flows resulted in this impairment charge. The charge related to 56 stores, with 27 reduced to estimated fair value of approximately $7.4 million based on a discounted cash flow analysis, discounted at 11%, and 29 reduced to estimated salvage value of operating assets of $1.7 million. The sales and operating projections are specific to the individual locations impaired and are not indicative of the expected operations for the remainder of stores in our retail chain. The company will continue to evaluate initiatives to improve performance and lower operating costs, including reducing the size of stores when it is considered appropriate. To the extent that forward-looking sales and operating assumptions are not achieved and are subsequently reduced, or if the company commits to a more aggressive store downsizing strategy, including allocating capital to modify store formats, additional impairment charges may result. However, at the end of the first quarter 2012, the impairment analysis reflects the company's best estimate of future performance, including the intended future use of the company's retail store assets.

Unobservable inputs applied to the stores that were partially impaired include average sales growth rates over the remaining life of the lease, including one renewal period, where applicable, of 1.9% for stores less than 5 years old and 1.2% for stores 5 years and older. A 100 basis point decrease in sales used in these estimates would have increased impairment by approximately $7 million. Independent of the sensitivity on sales assumptions, a 50 basis point decrease in gross margin would have increased the impairment by approximately $9 million. The interrelationship of having both of those inputs change as indicated would have resulted in impairment approximately $1 million less than the sum of the two individual inputs.

Fair Value Estimates Used for Paid-in-Kind Dividends

The company's board of directors can elect to pay quarterly dividends on its preferred stock in cash or in-kind. Paid-in-kind dividends are measured at fair value, using Level 3 inputs. The company uses a monte carlo simulation that captures the call, conversion, and interest rate reset features as well the optionality of paying the dividend in-kind or in cash. This feature considers a liquidity measure over stock price across various outcomes as a proxy for the future cash or in-kind dividend decision. The board of directors and company management consider then-current and estimated future liquidity factors in making that quarterly decision. For the first quarter of 2012 valuation, the simulation was based on a beginning stock price of $3.45, stock price volatility of 60.7%, a risk free rate of 3.4%, credit spread of 16.5% and a beginning liquidity measure of approximately $245 million. The calculation resulted in a fair value estimate of approximately $8.2 million for the first quarter of 2012. A stock price volatility of 55% or 65% would have increased the estimate by $0.4 million or decreased the estimate by $0.3 million, respectively. Using a beginning of period stock price of $3.00 or $4.00 would have decreased the estimate by $0.5 million or increased the estimate by $0.5 million, respectively.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activity

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activity [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activity

Note K– Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity

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 other comprehensive income ("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 first quarter of 2012, the company had a series of monthly option contracts for approximately 7.2 million gallons of fuel through January 2013 that may or may not be executed. These contracts are not designated as hedging instruments.

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. OCI includes the deferred gain from a hedge contract terminated in a prior period, net of the portion that was recognized as a component of the loss on extinguishment of debt during the first quarter of 2012. This deferral is being amortized to interest expense through 2013.

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
	Balance sheet location	March 31,		December 31,		March 26,
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance sheet location	2012		2011		2011
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	—	$	284	$	633

Foreign exchange contracts	Other current liabilities		392		—		—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	341	$	57	$	—

Foreign exchange contracts	Other current liabilities		43		92		331

Commodity contracts – fuel	Other current assets		790		—		4,511

Commodity contracts – fuel	Other current liabilities		—		251		—

Total derivative assets		$	1,131	$	341	$	5,144

Total derivative liabilities		$	435	$	343	$	331


Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings	Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings
*(Dollars in thousands)*		March, 31 2012		March, 26 2011
Foreign exchange contracts	Miscellaneous income (expense), net	$	1,044	$	(331	)

Commodity contracts – fuel	Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs & Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses*		1,041		4,463

Total		$	2,085	$	4,132


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)*	March 31, 2012			March 26, 2011			March 31, 2012		March 26, 2011
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(395	)	$	725	Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs	$	—	$	(234	)
		—			—	Miscellaneous income (expense), net		299		—

Total	$	(395	)	$	725		$	299	$	(234	)

*	Approximately 60% of the amounts for 2012 and 2011 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.

The existing hedge contracts are highly effective and the ineffective portion is considered immaterial. As of March 31, 2012, the foreign exchange contracts extend through July 2012. Losses currently deferred in OCI are expected to be recognized in earnings within the next twelve months. 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.

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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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Investment In Unconsolidated Joint Venture

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Investment In Unconsolidated Joint Venture [Abstract]

Investment In Unconsolidated Joint Venture

Note L – Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Venture

Since 1994, we have participated in a joint venture in Mexico, Office Depot de Mexico. Because we participate equally in this business with a partner, we account for this investment using the equity method. Our proportionate share of Office Depot de Mexico's net income is presented in miscellaneous income, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following tables provide summarized unaudited information from the balance sheets and statements of earnings for Office Depot de Mexico:


*(In thousands)*	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011		March 26, 2011
Current assets	$	336,265	$	301,789	$	333,581
Non-current assets		310,980		310,228		300,915
Current liabilities		206,220		191,008		190,900
Non-current liabilities		3,296		2,926		2,936


	First quarter
*(In thousands)*	2012		2011
Sales	$	284,652	$	271,839
Gross profit		82,504		77,813
Net income		16,572		17,408

- Definition

The entire disclosure for equity investment, or group of investments, for which combined disclosure is appropriate, including: (a) the name of each investee and percentage of ownership of common stock, (b) accounting policies for investments in common stock, (c) difference between the amount at which the investment is carried and the amount of underlying equity in net assets and the accounting treatment of the difference, (d) the total fair value of each identified investment for which a market value is available, (e) summarized information as to assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the investees (for investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries, common stock of joint ventures, or other investments using the equity method), and (f) material effects of possible conversions, exercises, or contingent issuances of the investee. Other disclosures include (a) the names of any investee in which the investor owns 20 percent or more of the voting stock and investment is not accounted for using the equity method, and the reasons why not, and (b) the names of any investee in which the investor owns less than 20 percent of the voting stock and the investment is accounted for using the equity method, and the reasons why it is.

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Commitments And Contingencies	3 Months Ended
Commitments And Contingencies	Mar. 31, 2012
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	Note M – Commitments and Contingencies 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 in November 2011, and that motion is currently pending before the Court. 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 (the "SLC") 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 filed a motion to dismiss the Complaint on March 26, 2012. Under the current Scheduling Order, plaintiff's opposition brief is due on June 11, 2012 and the company's reply brief is due on July 12, 2012. 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. As discussed in Note I, the company has received a proposed tax and penalty assessment from the IRS totaling approximately $126 million. The company disagrees with this assessment.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies.

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Acquisition	3 Months Ended
Acquisition	Mar. 31, 2012
Acquisition [Abstract]
Acquisition	Note N – Acquisition 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.

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Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Mar. 31, 2012
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Note O – Subsequent Events On April 6, 2012, the company received a Private Letter Ruling from the IRS, granting the company permission to elect a repairs and maintenance accounting method change and carryback the associated tax losses to its 2006 tax year. However, the company does not anticipate receiving the incremental tax refund from this claim until the imputed royalty dispute with the IRS has been resolved.

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	3 Months Ended
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	Mar. 31, 2012
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation	*Basis of Presentation:* Office Depot, Inc., including consolidated subsidiaries, ("Office Depot") is a global supplier of office products and services. Fiscal years are based on a 52- or 53-week period ending on the last Saturday in December. Fiscal year 2011 was a 53-week year. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2011 has been derived from audited financial statements at that date. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of March 31, 2012 (also referred to as "the first quarter of 2012") and March 26, 2011 (also referred to as "the first quarter of 2011") are unaudited. However, in our opinion, these financial statements reflect adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring items) necessary to provide a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. We have included the balance sheet from March 26, 2011 to assist in analyzing our company. These interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that should be expected for the full year. For a better understanding of Office Depot and its condensed consolidated financial statements, we recommend reading these condensed interim financial statements in conjunction with the audited financial statements which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, filed on February 28, 2012 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
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 March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011 and March 26, 2011 included $57 million, $50 million and $54 million, respectively, of amounts not yet presented for payment drawn in excess of disbursement account book balances, after considering offset provisions. We may borrow to meet working capital and other needs throughout any given quarter, which may result in higher levels of borrowings and invested cash within the period. At the end of the quarter, excess cash may be used to minimize borrowings outstanding at the balance sheet date. Approximately $132 million of cash and cash equivalents was held outside the U.S. at March 31, 2012.

Exit Costs And Other Charges (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Exit Costs And Other Charges [Abstract]

Summary Of Exit Cost


(Dollars in millions)	Balance at December 31, 2011		Charges Incurred		Cash Payments			Non-cash Settlements and Accretion		Currency and Other Adjustments		Balance at March 31, 2012
Termination benefits	$	12	$	10	$	(9	)	$	—	$	—	$	13
Lease, contract obligations and, other costs		95		13		(14	)		2		—		96

Total	$	107	$	23	$	(23	)	$	2	$	—	$	109

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]

Schedule Of Stockholders' Equity


(In thousands)	Attributable to Office Depot, Inc.			Attributable to noncontrolling interests			Total
Stockholders' equity at December 31, 2011	$	739,071		$	214		$	739,285
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings (loss)		49,503			(4	)		49,499
Other comprehensive income		32,329			3			32,332

Comprehensive income		81,832			(1	)		81,831
Preferred stock dividends		(8,216	)		—			(8,216	)
Share transactions under employee related plans		491			—			491
Amortization of long-term incentive stock grants		2,573			—			2,573

Stockholders' equity at March 31, 2012	$	815,751		$	213		$	815,964

Stockholders' equity at December 25, 2010	$	695,496		$	479		$	695,975
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings (loss)		(5,414	)		24			(5,390	)
Other comprehensive income:		41,974			15			41,989

Comprehensive income		36,560			39			36,599
Preferred stock dividends		(9,213	)		—			(9,213	)
Share transactions under employee related plans		(115	)		—			(115	)
Amortization of long-term incentive stock grants		3,116			—			3,116

Stockholders' equity at March 26, 2011	$	725,844		$	518		$	726,362

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Calculation Of Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share


	First Quarter
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2012		2011

Basic Earnings Per Share
Numerator:
Income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	41,287	$	(14,627)
Assumed distribution to participating securities		(2,331)		—

Assumed undistributed earnings available to common stock		38,956		(14,627)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		278,552		276,986

Basic earnings (loss) per common share	$	0.14	$	(0.05)


Diluted Earnings Per Share
Numerator:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.	$	49,503	$	(5,414)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		278,552		276,986
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		4,765		6,556
Redeemable preferred stock		75,546		73,703


Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding		358,863		357,245

Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.14		N/A

Division Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Division Information [Abstract]

Reconciliation Of Revenue From Segments To Consolidated


	Sales
	First Quarter
(In thousands)	2012		2011
North American Retail Division	$	1,219,582	$	1,320,567
North American Business Solutions Division		827,740		806,247
International Division		825,487		846,146

Total	$	2,872,809	$	2,972,960

Reconciliation Of Division Operating Profit To Consolidated Earnings


	Division Operating Profit
	First Quarter
(In thousands)	2012		2011
North American Retail Division	$	44,411	$	57,960
North American Business Solutions Division		42,500		16,241
International Division		15,216		27,305

Total	$	102,127	$	101,506

Reconciliation Of The Measure Of Division Operating Profit To Consolidated Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes


	First Quarter
(In thousands)	2012			2011
Total Division operating profit	$	102,127		$	101,506
Add/(subtract):
Recovery of purchase price		68,314			—
Charges outside of Division operating profit		(8,948	)		(2,309	)
Unallocated general, administrative and corporate expenses, net		(83,803	)		(80,721	)
Interest income		367			599
Interest expense		(14,478	)		(17,987	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(12,069	)		—
Miscellaneous income, net		8,979			7,345

Earnings before income taxes	$	60,489		$	8,433

Schedule Of Goodwill


(Dollars in thousands)	North American Retail Division			North American Business Solutions Division			International Division			Total
Goodwill	$	1,842		$	367,790		$	905,602		$	1,275,234
Accumulated impairment losses		(1,842	)		(348,359	)		(863,134	)		(1,213,335	)

Balance as of December 31, 2011		—			19,431			42,468			61,899
2012 Changes:
Goodwill		1,842			367,790			905,602			1,275,234
Accumulated impairment losses		(1,842	)		(348,359	)		(863,134	)		(1,213,335	)

		—			19,431			42,468			61,899
Foreign currency exchange rate changes		—			—			1,751			1,751

Balance as of March 31, 2012	$	—		$	19,431		$	44,219		$	63,650

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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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Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]

Components Of Net Periodic Pension Cost


	First Quarter
(In millions)	2012			2011
Service cost	$	—		$	—
Interest cost		2.1			2.4
Expected return on plan assets		(2.3	)		(2.3	)

Net periodic pension cost (benefit)	$	(0.2	)	$	0.1

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value


	Level 2
(In thousands)	Fair Value Measurement Category
	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011		March 26, 2011
Assets
Commodity contracts—fuel	$	790	$	—	$	4,511
Foreign exchange contracts		341		341		633
Liabilities:
Commodity contracts—fuel		—	$	251		—
Foreign exchange contracts	$	435		92	$	331

Schedule Of Fair Value Of Senior Notes


	March 31, 2012				December 31, 2011				March 26, 2011
(In thousands)	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
$400 million senior notes	$	150,027	$	155,637	$	399,953	$	381,067	$	400,032	$	404,800
$250 million senior secured notes	$	250,000	$	259,379		—		—		—		—

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activity (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activity [Abstract]

Schedule Of Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments By Balance Sheet Location


Fair value of derivative instruments
	Balance sheet location	March 31,		December 31,		March 26,
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance sheet location	2012		2011		2011
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	—	$	284	$	633

Foreign exchange contracts	Other current liabilities		392		—		—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	341	$	57	$	—

Foreign exchange contracts	Other current liabilities		43		92		331

Commodity contracts – fuel	Other current assets		790		—		4,511

Commodity contracts – fuel	Other current liabilities		—		251		—

Total derivative assets		$	1,131	$	341	$	5,144

Total derivative liabilities		$	435	$	343	$	331

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)*		March, 31 2012		March, 26 2011
Foreign exchange contracts	Miscellaneous income (expense), net	$	1,044	$	(331	)

Commodity contracts – fuel	Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs & Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses*		1,041		4,463

Total		$	2,085	$	4,132


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)*	March 31, 2012			March 26, 2011			March 31, 2012		March 26, 2011
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(395	)	$	725	Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs	$	—	$	(234	)
		—			—	Miscellaneous income (expense), net		299		—

Total	$	(395	)	$	725		$	299	$	(234	)

*	Approximately 60% of the amounts for 2012 and 2011 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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Investment In Unconsolidated Joint Venture (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Investment In Unconsolidated Joint Venture [Abstract]

Schedule Of Information From Balance Sheets And Statements Of Earnings


*(In thousands)*	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011		March 26, 2011
Current assets	$	336,265	$	301,789	$	333,581
Non-current assets		310,980		310,228		300,915
Current liabilities		206,220		191,008		190,900
Non-current liabilities		3,296		2,926		2,936


	First quarter
*(In thousands)*	2012		2011
Sales	$	284,652	$	271,839
Gross profit		82,504		77,813
Net income		16,572		17,408

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 26, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 57,000	$ 50,000	$ 54,000
Cash and cash equivalents	488,774	$ 570,681	$ 494,207	$ 627,478
Outside The United States [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 132,000

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

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Cash
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6506951

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-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6507016

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.1)
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-Subparagraph (a)
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Debt (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Debt (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 26, 2011	Mar. 14, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of voting power acquired by other to represent a change of control	50.00%
Senior notes, redemption date	Mar. 15, 2016
Percentage of aggregate principal amount redeemable	35.00%
Percentage of net proceeds from redemption	109.75%
Redemption prices, plus accrued and unpaid interest, Percentage	101.00%
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ 12,069,000
6.25% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes	$ 250,000,000
Interest rate on senior notes	6.25%
Senior notes, maturity year	2013
Notes surrendered	$ 1,000.00
Total consideration for notes surrendered	$ 1,050.00
9.75% Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes			$ 250,000,000
Interest rate on senior notes			9.75%
Senior notes, maturity date	Mar. 15, 2019
Capitalized debt issuance costs	$ 6,500,000
Final year of deferred finance costs amortization	2019
Interest payment commencing date	Sep. 15, 2012
Redeemed Prior To March 15, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, redemption rate of principal amount	100.00%
Redeemed On Or After March 15, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, redemption rate of principal amount	104.875%

Recovery Of Purchase Price From Previous Acquisition (Details) $ in Thousands, £ in Millions	1 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012 GBP (£)	Feb. 29, 2012 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2011 GBP (£)	Nov. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Recovery Of Purchase Price From Previous Acquisition [Abstract]
Proceeds from legal settlement	£ 32.2	$ 50,000	£ 5.5	$ 8,800
Pension plan, company contribution	£ 37.7	$ 58,000
Pension plan, unfunded liability position						$ 49,600
Pension plan, net asset position					$ 8,800
Recovery of purchase price					68,314
Expenses incurred in prior periods					5,200
Recovery of purchase price, net amount					$ 63,100
Settlement agreement date					Jan. 06, 2012

- Definition

1) For defined benefit pension plans, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation, which is the actuarial present value as of a date of all benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to employee service rendered prior to that date. 2) For other postretirement defined benefit plans, the benefit obligation is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, which is the actuarial present value of benefits attributed to employee service rendered to a particular date.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 132R
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-Subparagraph a
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-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6522206

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-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6503904

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-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (a)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6962843&loc=d3e1928-114920

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Exit Costs And Other Charges (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Exit related charges	$ 23
Settled with cash	23
Accrued balance	109	$ 107
Closing Stores And Distribution Centers [Member]
Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Exit related charges	25
Store And Warehouse Operating And Selling Expenses [Member]
Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Exit related charges	15
General And Administrative Expenses [Member]
Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Exit related charges	10
Additional Closure Costs And Accretion [Member]
Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Exit related charges	2
Settled with cash	2
Accrued balance	$ 12	$ 12

Exit Costs And Other Charges (Summary Of Exit Cost) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2011	$ 107
Charges Incurred	23
Cash Payments	(23)
Non-cash Settlements and Accretion	2
Currency and Other Adjustments
Balance at March 31, 2012	109
Termination Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2011	12
Charges Incurred	10
Cash Payments	(9)
Currency and Other Adjustments
Balance at March 31, 2012	13
Lease, Contract Obligations And, Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2011	95
Charges Incurred	13
Cash Payments	(14)
Non-cash Settlements and Accretion	2
Currency and Other Adjustments
Balance at March 31, 2012	$ 96

Stockholder's Equity (Schedule Of Stockholders' Equity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 26, 2011
Beginning Balance	$ 739,285	$ 695,975
Net earnings (loss)	49,499	(5,390)
Other comprehensive income	32,332	41,989
Comprehensive income	81,831	36,599
Preferred stock dividends	(8,216)	(9,213)
Share transactions under employee related plans	491	(115)
Amortization of long-term incentive stock grants	2,573	3,116
Ending Balance	815,964	726,362
Attributable To Office Depot, Inc. [Member]
Beginning Balance	739,071	695,496
Net earnings (loss)	49,503	(5,414)
Other comprehensive income	32,329	41,974
Comprehensive income	81,832	36,560
Preferred stock dividends	(8,216)	(9,213)
Share transactions under employee related plans	491	(115)
Amortization of long-term incentive stock grants	2,573	3,116
Ending Balance	815,751	725,844
Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Beginning Balance	214	479
Net earnings (loss)	(4)	24
Other comprehensive income	3	15
Comprehensive income	(1)	39
Preferred stock dividends
Share transactions under employee related plans
Amortization of long-term incentive stock grants
Ending Balance	$ 213	$ 518

- Definition

The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, including any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent.

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- Definition

This element represents Other Comprehensive Income or Loss, Net of Tax, for the period. Includes deferred gains or losses on qualifying hedges, unrealized holding gains or losses on available-for-sale securities, minimum pension liability, and cumulative translation adjustment. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a credit balance consistent with its label.

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- Definition

The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest.

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-Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB)
-Number 51
-Paragraph 29
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- Definition

Total of Stockholders' Equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity including portions attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as minority interest), if any. The entity including portions attributable to the parent and noncontrolling interests is sometimes referred to as the economic entity. This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity.

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Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 26, 2011
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Basic EPS	$ 0.14	$ (0.05)
Diluted EPS	$ 0.14
Options and nonvested shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share	12	10
Redeemable Preferred Shares [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Basic EPS	$ 0.14
Basic EPS, distributed	0.11
Basic EPS, undistributed	$ 0.03

- 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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- 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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Earnings Per Share (Calculation Of Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 26, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
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Assumed distribution to participating securities	(2,331)
Assumed undistributed earnings available to common stock	$ 38,956	$ (14,627)
Weighted-average shares outstanding	278,552	276,986
Basic earnings (loss) per common share	$ 0.14	$ (0.05)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.	$ 49,503	$ (5,414)
Stock options and restricted stock	4,765	6,556
Redeemable preferred stock	75,546	73,703
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	358,863	276,986
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (for informational purposes only)		357,245
Diluted earnings per common share	$ 0.14	$ (0.05)

Division Information (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 26, 2011
Division Information [Abstract]
Goodwill balance	$ 63,650	$ 61,899	$ 62,907

- Definition

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.

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Division Information (Reconciliation Of Revenue From Segments To Consolidated) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 26, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ 2,872,809	$ 2,972,960
North American Retail Division [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	1,219,582	1,320,567
North American Business Solutions Division [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	827,740	806,247
International Division [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ 825,487	$ 846,146

Division Information (Reconciliation Of Division Operating Profit To Consolidated Earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 26, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit	$ 77,690	$ 18,476
North American Retail Division [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit	44,411	57,960
North American Business Solutions Division [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit	42,500	16,241
International Division [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit	15,216	27,305
North American Retail And Business Solutions And International [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit	$ 102,127	$ 101,506

Division Information (Reconciliation Of The Measure Of Division Operating Profit To Consolidated Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 26, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit	$ 77,690	$ 18,476
Recovery of purchase price	68,314
Charges outside of Division operating profit	(8,948)	(2,309)
Unallocated general, administrative and corporate expenses	(83,803)	(80,721)
Interest income	367	599
Interest expense	(14,478)	(17,987)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(12,069)
Miscellaneous income, net	8,979	7,345
Earnings before income taxes	60,489	8,433
North American Retail And Business Solutions And International [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit	$ 102,127	$ 101,506

Division Information (Schedule Of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,275,234
Accumulated impairment losses	(1,213,335)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	61,899
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	1,751
Balance as of March 31, 2012	63,650
North American Retail Division [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	1,842
Accumulated impairment losses	(1,842)
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Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Balance as of March 31, 2012	0
North American Business Solutions Division [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	367,790
Accumulated impairment losses	(348,359)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	19,431
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Balance as of March 31, 2012	19,431
International Division [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	905,602
Accumulated impairment losses	(863,134)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	42,468
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	1,751
Balance as of March 31, 2012	$ 44,219

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Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Pension plan liability position		$ 49.6
Pension plan asset position	$ 8.8

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This represents the entire liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans.

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	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 26, 2011
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Service cost
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Expected return on plan assets	(2.3)	(2.3)
Net periodic pension cost (benefit)	$ (0.2)	$ 0.1

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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.

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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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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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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 26, 2011
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Effective tax rate	18.00%	164.00%
Decrease to liability for uncertain tax positions	$ 2.6
Potential increase to liability for uncertain tax positions	1.0
Foreign operations tax and penalty amount	$ 126.0

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($) store $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Mar. 26, 2011 USD ($)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 1,021,402	$ 1,067,040	$ 1,138,657
Significant unobservable inputs applied, number of stores \| store	56
Stock price volatility rate	60.70%
Risk free rate	3.40%
Credit spread	16.50%
Liquidity measure	$ 245,000
Paid-in-kind dividends	$ 8,200
Stock price \| $ / shares	$ 3.45
North American Retail Division [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 18,000
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 7,400
Significant unobservable inputs applied, number of stores \| store	27
Percentage used for analysis	11.00%
Estimated Salvage Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 1,700
Significant unobservable inputs applied, number of stores \| store	29
Stores Less Than 5 Years Old [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Average sales growth rates used for unobservable inputs	1.90%
Stores 5 Years And Older [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Average sales growth rates used for unobservable inputs	1.20%
Sales Scenario [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 7,000
Decrease in sales for scenario	1.00%
Gross Margin Scenario [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 9,000
Decrease in gross margin for scenario	0.50%
Sales And Gross Margin Scenario [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Amount of decrease in asset impairment in scenario	$ 1,000
Decreased Stock Price Volatility Scenario [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Stock price volatility rate	55.00%
Paid-in-kind dividends	$ 400
Increased Stock Price Volatility Scenario [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Stock price volatility rate	65.00%
Paid-in-kind dividends	$ (300)
Decreased Stock Price Scenario [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Paid-in-kind dividends	$ (500)
Stock price \| $ / shares	$ 3.00
Increased Stock Price Scenario [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Paid-in-kind dividends	$ 500
Stock price \| $ / shares	$ 4.00

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value) (Details) - Level 2 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 26, 2011
Commodity Contracts - Fuel [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Category, Assets	$ 790		$ 4,511
Fair Value Measurement Category, Liabilities		$ 251
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Category, Assets	341	341	633
Fair Value Measurement Category, Liabilities	$ 435	$ 92	$ 331

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Senior Notes) (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 26, 2011
Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes	$ 400,000,000
Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes	250,000,000
Carrying Value [Member] \| Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
$400 million senior notes	150,027,000	$ 399,953,000	$ 400,032,000
Carrying Value [Member] \| Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
$250 million senior secured notes	250,000,000
Fair Value [Member] \| Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
$400 million senior notes	155,637,000	381,067,000	404,800,000
Fair Value [Member] \| Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
$250 million senior secured notes	$ 259,379,000

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activity (Narrative) (Details) - Commodity Contracts - Fuel [Member] gal in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012 gal
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amount of hedge (in gallons of fuel)	7.2
Derivative maturities, maximum	January 2013

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activity (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments By Balance Sheet Location) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 26, 2011
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments, Total derivative assets	$ 1,131	$ 341	$ 5,144
Fair value of derivative instruments, Total derivative liabilities	435	343	331
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 derivative liabilities	392
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 derivative assets		284	633
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 derivative liabilities	43	92	331
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 derivative assets	341	57
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] \| Commodity Contracts - Fuel [Member] \| Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments, Total derivative liabilities		$ 251
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 derivative assets	$ 790		$ 4,511

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

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 26, 2011

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings

$ 2,085

$ 4,132

Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in OCI

(395)

725

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

299

$ (234)

Miscellaneous Income (Expense), Net [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

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

$ 299

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 Costs & Store And Warehouse Operating And Selling Expenses [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings

^[1]

$ 1,041

$ 4,463

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] | Cost Of Goods Sold And Occupancy Costs [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in OCI

$ (395)

$ 725

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

(234)

Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Miscellaneous Income (Expense), Net [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings

$ 1,044

$ (331)

[1]	Approximately 60% of the amounts for 2012 and 2011 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.

Investment In Unconsolidated Joint Venture (Schedule Of Information From Balance Sheets And Statements Of Earnings) (Details) - Office Depot De Mexico [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 26, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 336,265	$ 333,581	$ 301,789
Non-current assets	310,980	300,915	310,228
Current liabilities	206,220	190,900	191,008
Non-current liabilities	3,296	2,936	$ 2,926
Sales	284,652	271,839
Gross profit	82,504	77,813
Net income	$ 16,572	$ 17,408

- Definition

The amount of current assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
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The amount of current liabilities reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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- Definition

The amount of gross profit (loss) reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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- Definition

The amount of noncurrent assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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The amount of noncurrent liabilities reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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Commitments And Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Foreign operations tax and penalty amount	$ 126

Acquisition (Details) - Frans Svanstroms & Co AB [Member] $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
	Feb. 25, 2011 USD ($) yr	Mar. 31, 2012
Acquisition And Dispositions [Line Items]
Acquisition date		Feb. 25, 2011
Non-deductible goodwill	$ 46
Amortizing intangible assets	$ 20
Weighted average amortization intangible assets (in years) \| yr	6.9

- Definition

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

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