OfficeMax plans to improve its use of data and analytics and has begun implementation of ParAccel Inc.'s Analytic Database. ParAccel was chosen from a field of 13 data warehousing and analytics providers in a due diligence process that eventually narrowed the field to two vendors. ParAccel won out in an on-site proof-of-concept demonstration. A critical factor in the decision was ParAccel's ability to quickly run a thorough market basket analysis for OfficeMax, which the retailer will use to optimize its merchandising and promotions.