We are a 60-year old company with the largest distribution base in the Crafts & Sewing Industries on the West Coast! Petersen-Arne started in 1940 as the "Eugene Notions Company", and was bought by Herman Petersen and Glen Arne in 1959, originating the current name.

Under new ownership as of October 1998, Craig and Cynthia are owner-operators working at the company every day, just like most of the retailers we service. We have brought a new breath of enthusiasm, dedication, and perspective that is preparing Petersen-Arne for a new generation of distribution. We have dramatically increased our product offering. That, coupled with additional investment in a new computer inventory system, has already brought countless benefits to our customers.

Petersen-Arne carries over 60,000 SKU's in stock in our pick/pack warehouse in Eugene, Oregon. Located centrally on I-5, we best serve the entire West Coast with immediate delivery and the broadest range of products in the creative arts industry. Our warehouse efficiency helps insure that we ship orders quickly with the highest fill-rate standards in the creative arts industry.

• Empty pegs don't sell! Speedy shipping keeps your pegs full, and a high fill rate means that you can keep your shelves full and turning.
• Boxes in the back room don't make money, eat up your retail space, and hurt your cash flow! We break manufacturer cases, allowing you to keep all your stock on the floor and minimize investment in any one brand at a time.
• Who wants to look like the box store down the street? Our rates of sale are not skewed by chain stores. Our top sellers reflect independents only.
• Our trade show attendance assures you that we are buying the latest and greatest products. This gives you the opportunity to place an order with one vendor instead of 100 at a show. Think of all that paperwork you could avoid!
• 60,000 SKU's provide choice across the widest range of sewing and crafting categories in the country!
• Competitive pricing assures you the retail margin you need to be successful!
• Accepting small orders allows you to order just 1 item or 1,000. We appreciate any business, large or small.
• Reduce those hidden costs of business by buying from Petersen-Arne! Industry statistics say that on average, it costs a store $50 in employee time to process each purchase order from start to finish. Think of each stage in the process, and it adds up fast! Consolidate your paperwork with one vendor and save both hassle and payroll dollars.
• Monthly promotions and clearance specials provide additional opportunities for special buys and features.
• Our proprietary brand, Accent Design, provides our own unique range of products in a variety of crafting categories. Accent Design provides you a brand that isn't in Michael's or Wal-Mart, and will set you apart as an independent with quality products!