This week, 6 Specialty Retail stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Genesco Inc. (GCO) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Genesco Inc. engages in the retail and wholesale of footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company also gets A’s in earnings surprise and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GCO stock.

Cabela’s Incorporated (CAB) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. Cabela’s Incorporated is a specialty retailer and direct marketer of outdoor merchandise, including supplies for hunting, fishing, and camping. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CAB stock.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Class A’s (ANF) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Class A sells apparel, personal care products and accessories for men, women and kids online and in retail stores. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth, earnings momentum, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANF stock.

This is a strong week for Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. (LL). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s D. Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. retails hardwood flooring in the United States. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LL stock.

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (BGFV) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation is a sporting goods retailer in the western United States. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BGFV stock.

This week, Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (ARCI) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. sells new household appliances through a chain of its factory outlet stores under the name ApplianceSmart. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARCI 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.