Apple opening Lille store to attract French and Belgian customers

Apple is planning to expand its retail presence in France with a new store in the city of Lille. According to Macnn, the 15,000 square foot store is under construction with an expected grand opening sometime in November. A black construction barricade blocks the street level-view of the store, which reportedly is receiving its finishing touches.

Apple's Lille store will join other high-profile Apple stores in Paris, Nice, and Bordeaux. The store is expected to attract customers from France as well as neighboring Belgium, which does not have an Apple retail store.