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Merger, Restructuring and Other Accruals - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 27, 2014 | Sep. 27, 2014 | Jun. 28, 2014 | Mar. 29, 2014 | Dec. 28, 2013 | Sep. 28, 2013 | Jun. 29, 2013 | Mar. 30, 2013 | Dec. 27, 2014 Store | Dec. 28, 2013 | Dec. 29, 2012
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of retail stores expected to be closed |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 232 odp_NumberOfRetailStoresExpectedToBeClosed |  |
Merger restructuring and other expenses | $ 128 odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet | $ 72 odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet | $ 103 odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet | $ 101 odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet | $ 111 odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet | $ 44 odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet | $ 26 odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet | $ 19 odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet | $ 403 odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet | $ 201 odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet | $ 56 odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesNet
Charges Incurred |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 266 us-gaap_RestructuringCharges | 98 us-gaap_RestructuringCharges |
Non-cash expense not associated with merger and restructuring |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 137 odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesOtherThanLiabilities | 103 odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesOtherThanLiabilities |
European restructuring transaction and integration expenses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 124 odp_BusinessCombinationTransactionAndIntegrationRelatedCosts | 80 odp_BusinessCombinationTransactionAndIntegrationRelatedCosts |
Employee non-cash equity compensation expenses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 20 odp_NonCashChargesRelatedToEquityBasedCompensation | 5 odp_NonCashChargesRelatedToEquityBasedCompensation |
Fixed assets and rent related non-cash expenses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 us-gaap_PaymentsForRent |
Other related expenses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 odp_OtherMergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesExcludedFromRestructuringLiability |  |
Merger, Restructuring and Other Operating Expenses, Net |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Charges Incurred |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 266 us-gaap_RestructuringCharges / us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis = odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesMember | 98 us-gaap_RestructuringCharges / us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis = odp_MergerRestructuringAndOtherOperatingExpensesMember |
European restructuring plan |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Expected cash expenditures related to restructuring expenses during 2014 and 2015 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 112 us-gaap_EffectOnFutureCashFlowsAmount / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = odp_EuropeanRestructuringPlanMember |  |
Anticipated restructuring expenses | 120 us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostExpectedCost1 / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = odp_EuropeanRestructuringPlanMember |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 120 us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostExpectedCost1 / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = odp_EuropeanRestructuringPlanMember |  |
Total estimated expenses incurred |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 37 us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostIncurredCost / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = odp_EuropeanRestructuringPlanMember |  |
European restructuring plan | Employee Severance And Termination Benefits |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Anticipated restructuring expenses | 95 us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostExpectedCost1 / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = odp_EmployeeSeveranceAndTerminationBenefitsMember / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = odp_EuropeanRestructuringPlanMember |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 95 us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostExpectedCost1 / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = odp_EmployeeSeveranceAndTerminationBenefitsMember / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = odp_EuropeanRestructuringPlanMember |  |
European restructuring plan | Lease Obligations and Other Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Anticipated restructuring expenses | 25 us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostExpectedCost1 / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = odp_LeaseContractObligationsAndOtherCostsMember / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = odp_EuropeanRestructuringPlanMember |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 25 us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostExpectedCost1 / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = odp_LeaseContractObligationsAndOtherCostsMember / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = odp_EuropeanRestructuringPlanMember |  |
United States |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of retail stores closed |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 168 odp_NumberOfRetailStoreClosed / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_US |  |
European restructuring plan |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
European restructuring transaction and integration expenses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 9 odp_BusinessCombinationTransactionAndIntegrationRelatedCosts / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = odp_EuropeanRestructuringPlanMember |

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