In 2025, with advertising costs soaring and competition intensifying, DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) e-commerce has entered a new phase of precision and strategy. Running a store based on intuition alone is like sailing in fog. This guide introduces five essential market research tools that can help DTC brands make data-backed decisions and scale efficiently. 1. What Is a DTC Store? A DTC store (Direct-to-Consumer store) is the business model of selling products directly to customers and thereby bypassing any third-party retailers, wholesalers, or intermediaries. Unlike platforms such as Amazon, TikTok, SHEIN, or TEMU, DTC stores allow sellers to fully control their domain, customer data, transactions, and brand narrative — achieving true independence and direct consumer engagement. 2. Why DTC Stores Need Market […]