Cramer explains why Costco is fantastic company right now amid the pandemic

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The success of Costco explains how Americans' spending habits have changed during the coronavirus pandemic, CNBC's Jim Cramer said Friday.

The "Mad Money" host praised the big box retailer and Richard Galanti, its chief financial officer, citing Galanti's explanation on an earnings call about how reduced spending on travel and other activities has helped sales growth for companies focused on people's homes, like Costco.