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SPECIAL CHARGES (GAINS), NET (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Special Charges (Gains), Net [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Special charges |  |  |  | $ 22.2 | $ 46.3 | $ (5.6)
Intangible write-offs | 2.9 |  |  | 2.9 | 33.4 |
Legal and professional fees |  | 1.3 | 1.8 |  |  |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Special Charges (Gains), Net [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effect on future cash flows |  |  |  | 7 |  |
Effect on future cost structure |  |  |  | 9 |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Special Charges (Gains), Net [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effect on future cash flows |  |  |  | 9 |  |
Effect on future cost structure |  |  |  | 11 |  |
Technology Products [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Special Charges (Gains), Net [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Special charges |  |  |  | 22.4 |  |
Write off of fixed assets related to closing of underperforming retail stores |  |  |  | 2.0 |  |
Start up costs of European shared service center |  |  |  | 1.8 |  |
Recruitment costs |  |  |  | 0.5 |  |
Restructuring reserve adjustment |  |  |  | 1.0 |  |
Legal and professional fees |  |  |  | 0.6 |  |
Balance beginning of period |  |  |  | 4.3 |  |
Charged to expense |  |  |  | 14.4 |  |
Paid or otherwise settled |  |  |  | (6.6) |  |
Balance end of period | 12.1 |  |  | 12.1 |  |
Technology Products [Member] | Lease Termination [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Special Charges (Gains), Net [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Special charges |  |  |  | 5.5 |  |
Technology Products [Member] | Employee Severance and Other Restructuring [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Special Charges (Gains), Net [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Charged to expense |  |  |  | 5.9 |  |
Technology Products [Member] | Severance and Personnel Costs [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Special Charges (Gains), Net [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Special charges |  |  |  | 2.2 |  |
Balance beginning of period |  |  |  | 4.3 |  |
Charged to expense |  |  |  | 7.6 |  |
Paid or otherwise settled |  |  |  | (4.9) |  |
Balance end of period | 7.0 |  |  | 7.0 |  |
Technology Products [Member] | Other Exit Costs [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Special Charges (Gains), Net [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance beginning of period |  |  |  | 0 |  |
Charged to expense |  |  |  | 6.8 |  |
Paid or otherwise settled |  |  |  | (1.7) |  |
Balance end of period | 5.1 |  |  | 5.1 |  |
Technology Products [Member] | CompUSA Brand in Puerto Rico [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Special Charges (Gains), Net [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Intangible write-offs |  |  |  | 2.9 |  |
Industrial Products [Member] | Lease Termination [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Special Charges (Gains), Net [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Charged to expense |  |  |  | (0.3) |  |
Industrial Products [Member] | Severance and Personnel Costs [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Special Charges (Gains), Net [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Charged to expense |  |  |  | $ 0.1 |  |

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