The grades of 4 Specialty Retail stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”) rating.

Foot Locker, Inc. (FL) earns a A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. Foot Locker, Inc. is primarily a mall-based athletic retailer that operates athletic retail stores in countries located in North America, Europe, and Australia. The company also gets A’s in return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FL stock.

Children’s Place, Inc.’s (PLCE) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Children’s Place, Inc. is a specialty retailer of infant and children’s apparel and accessories. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PLCE stock.

Express, Inc. (EXPR) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a B to a A. Express, Inc. operates specialty retail apparel stores throughout the United States that target women and men between 20 and 30 years old. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth, earnings momentum, and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXPR stock.

This is a strong week for Conn’s, Inc. (CONN). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Conn’s, Inc. is a specialty retailer of home appliances and consumer electronics. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CONN 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.