The grades of seven specialty retail stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Children’s Place, Inc. (PLCE) is bettering its rating of C (“hold”) from last week to a B (“buy”) this week. Children’s Place Retail Stores is a specialty retailer of infant and children’s apparel and accessories. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PLCE stock.

Kirkland’s, Inc. (KIRK) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Kirkland retails home accessories and gifts. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KIRK stock.

Buckle, Inc.’s (BKE) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Buckle is a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories designed for young men and women. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BKE stock.

This week, Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (ULTA) is showing good progress as the company’s rating jumps from a B (“buy”) last week to an A (“strong buy”). Ulta is a beauty retailer that provides salon products and salon services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ULTA stock.

This is a strong week for Cato Corporation Class A (CATO). The company’s rating climbs to A from the previous week’s B. Cato operates stores in the southeastern United States that sell women’s clothing and accessories. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CATO stock.

This week, Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A (SAH) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Sonic Automotive is an automotive retailer which sells new and used cars and light trucks as well as replacement parts. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SAH stock.

MarineMax, Inc. (HZO) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. MarineMax retails recreational boats in the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HZO stock.

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here.