The holiday shopping season is off to a strong start, with retailers poised to top the $9 billion sale figure by the end of the season.

Tom Saquella, president of the Maryland Retailers Association, said sales are expected to climb a total of $4.5 million this year, topping the $9 billion mark set last year.

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