Components of Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Gannett Co., Inc. Before Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 25, 2011	Dec. 26, 2010	Dec. 27, 2009
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Domestic	$ 530,660	$ 729,485	$ 484,316
Foreign	80,888	81,856	58,492
Total	$ 611,548	$ 811,341	$ 542,808

Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) before income taxes.

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The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to domestic operations.

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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

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The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to foreign operations, which is defined as Income or Loss generated from operations located outside the entity's country of domicile.

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