It appears that most of the low ratings are because this isn't a typical Walmart. Even if people didn't know what Walmart was trying to do with these smaller stores, why the low ratings?
I think it would be pretty obvious by the size that this is not a usual Walmart setup.
If you are the type of Wally World shopper I am, the type to not wander around, just get what you need and leave...this is a great store.
I don't buy clothes, tvs, furniture from Walmart- the groceries and occasion items like toilet paper or cleaning product is all I need.
This store is perfect for that. They still stock toiletries, OTC meds, household cleaning products, etc.
Every time I've been in there there has never been a line. As soon as I walk towards the register, the person ahead of me is walking away. No wait in line? I'll gladly drive past my Super Walmart to shop here. Your mileage may vary with the checkout line if course.
They also stock more organic items like almond butter, etc that you'd find at Whole Foods.