The grades of 4 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”).

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s (AAP) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items. The company also gets A’s in return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AAP stock.

The rating of L Brands, Inc. (LB) moves up this week, rising from a B to a A. L Brands, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer of women’s intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products, and accessories. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LB stock.

Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) improves from a C to a B rating this week. Five Below, Inc. operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States, which offers various products priced at $5 and below. The company also gets A’s in sales growth and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FIVE stock.

This is a strong week for New York & Company, Inc. (NWY). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. New York & Company, Inc. designs and sources its branded New York & Company merchandise sold exclusively through its network of retail stores nationwide. The company also gets A’s in earnings surprise and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NWY 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.