Hi Plasmo, hope its good news for your OH! and the store he works in is one that is staying open.
My d works part time in our local sainsburys, has done for the past 4 years, she has always worked at least 20 hours a week, sometimes full time when she is back from uni. Her contracted hours are 14 and as of last week everyone in the store has been told no-one will be working anymore than their contracted hours. Have to say I am surprised but it is obviously a sign of the times. Now I will complain if I have to stand in a queue if there is not enough checkout operators.