Evan Armstrong

Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

As a member of RILA's Government Affairs team, Evan Armstrong leads advocacy efforts related to workforce and employment issues before Congress and federal agencies, including the Department of Labor (DOL), the EEOC and NLRB. In addition, Evan explores how the evolutions in the future of work impact the retail industry and develops policy strategies to build the 21st Century Retail Workforce.

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(202) 869-0263

evan.armstrong@rila.org

Latest Insights from Evan Armstrong

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Retail Outlook: Policy Gridlock and Rising Global Risks

Congress faces funding fights and geopolitical pressure as retailers manage rising costs and supply chain uncertainty. RILA outlines what it means for the industry and key legislation ahead.

BY Evan Armstrong | 04/13/2026

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Evan Armstrong

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