Anta challenges Nike, Whoop defends data, Ulta leans into wellness

January 28, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.

Today's top stories:

• Anta Sports buys 29% stake in Puma for $1.8B, becoming largest shareholder and positioning as global challenger to Nike

• Top tennis players told to remove Whoop devices at Australian Open as Grand Slams debate fairness of real-time data access

• Kevin Hart joins Burn Boot Camp as equity partner and franchisee, opening own location as part of growing wellness portfolio

• Ulta Beauty pilots Wellness by Ulta Beauty concept, expanding into supplements, sexual wellness, and recovery with in-store educators

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